UW System President Kevin Reilly and the UW System Board of Regents' Special Committee for the UW-La Crosse Chancellor search recommended Nebraska Weasleyan University Interim President Joe Gow for the position Friday. '
Under normal circumstances, the UW student section is welcoming and pleasant. Gentle hostilities are exchanged between the sections and opposing fans have to expect ridicule, but I was not prepared for the intense alienation I felt Saturday afternoon. I have long felt the sting of prejudice and second-class citizenship since it was discovered that I have an inability to clap on rhythm, whistle, snap and—worst of all—participate in massive group dances.
In the history of rock ‘n' roll, saturated by polished melodies, electronic manipulation and Ozzfest, some might argue the world of metal has strayed far from its roots and found itself in the commercial realm. Death Breath's debut album, Stinking up the Night, is an unrepentant antithesis of this trend.
An Iraqi tribunal sentenced Saddam Hussein to death by hanging Sunday for crimes against humanity in the 1980s.'
Wisconsin men's hockey coach Mike Eaves made clear in his weekly press conference Monday that his team was in search of an identity two days after it failed to complete a road sweep against lowly Alaska Anchorage.'
If you want to vote, don't let logistics stop you. The polls are open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., and if you arrive at 7:59 p.m. and there is a line, you still have the right to vote. '
Republicans have held the majority in the House, Senate and White House for six years now, and what a crappy six years they have been.
The UW-Madison School of Business added two more alumni to its collection of Distinguished Business Alumnus Award winners Friday — fewer than 75 alumni have received the award in the School's 106-year history. '
Everyone knows about leftist leaning musicians — those Hollywood types that espouse crazy fringe beliefs (""War, what is it good for, absolutely nothing""). So I thought to myself, why not pay some attention to the minority? You know: right-'
Lawmakers and UW-Madison scientists lectured Friday on the implications of the 1980 federal legislation that granted universities financial ownership of the patents and advancements made using federal funds.'
While senior Ty Christian may be more recognizable as lead singer of local band Paper Tiger, his musical talent is also on display as a State Street minstrel.'
UW football head coach Bret Bielema addressed the media Monday, discussing a number of issues facing his team as the Badgers prepare for their last conference game of the season.'
High-profile murders in Wisconsin's recent history have prompted the death penalty referendum appearing on the Nov. 7 ballot and may strongly influence voters' stance on the issue, experts say. But some law experts see more problems than benef'
The joys of fatherhood must be so joyful that it simply makes my eyes well up. Thinking of Kevin Costner playing catch with his dad on that Iowa cornfield makes me realize what dreams are made of. Watching your children mature into adults, making life decisions and realizing that you had such a huge part in their life has to be so satisfying.
The candidates in Tuesday's Dane County Sheriff election are both Madison law enforcement officers who say they are dedicated to representing and protecting UW-Madison students.'
In this menacing campaign climate, it may seem worthwhile to advise voters to carry a fistful of mud to the polls. But instead, we advise voters to shed their cynicism before casting ballots. '
MILWAUKEE â_ Former President Bill Clinton stumped for Gov. Jim Doyle and state Democrats in Milwaukee Friday as the 2006 election approached its critical weekend homestretch. '
Gay marriage amendment referendums voted on in different states have all passed, but tomorrow, Wisconsin should be the exception. Let's make our state shine as a beacon of progressive spirit and tolerance — a beacon that strives to treat everyon'
\'The U.S. vs. John Lennon' may not be his definitive biography, but it fills in some holes that have been long looked over — and there's still enough of Lennon's message shining through to make viewers flash the peace sign right back at t'
The No. 5 UW men's hockey team (3-2-1 WCHA, 4-4-2 overall) took a step forward Friday, perservering to get a 3-2 overtime victory over Alaska-Anchorage (1-3-1, 3-3-2). The problem is, the Badgers erased the step with a poor offensive showing in a 2-1 loss Saturday.
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