Following a tough loss to Southern Methodist University to start the season, the Badgers have shut out three straight opponents, including two this weekend.'
The Wisconsin volleyball team (4-1) learned from a tough opening weekend in August and pulled off a three-match sweep against their opponents in the 2006 InnTowner Invitational Tournament last Friday and Saturday in the UW Field House. The Badgers chalked up wins against Oklahoma (4-2), South Dakota State (5-2), and Oregon State (1-5) thanks in large part to the improved blocking the team worked on over the course of the past week.
We exaggerate your life. You can thank us later.'
According to columnist Anna Williams, \Politicians ride the wave of public sentiment and opinion and cater their decisions in reaction to public mood. Because the plight of the poor was not a priority to the country, the government also pushed it to the b'
After three years of deliberation, the Food and Drug Administration motioned to approve use of Plan B last week, a form of morning-after contraception, a decision that could have major implications in a state already split over reproductive issues. '
With 70 days until the election for Wisconsin's next governor, the campaigns of U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Wis., and incumbent Gov. Jim Doyle, are intensifying. Both candidates have turned to national figures in their respective parties to inspire voter confidence at the polls, with former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani supporting Green and former U.S. President Bill Clinton backing Doyle. Luke Punzenberger, press secretary for Mark Green, said the presence of national figures in this race proves the nation cares about the outcome of the election and has confidence in Mark Green. However, state Rep. Spencer Black, D-Madison, disagrees with rhetoric connecting this fall's gubernatorial election to the presidential election looming in the background. Black said even though Wisconsin is a contested state, the national impact of what party the governor belongs to will be very minimal. According to Bob Delaporte, communications director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, electing Green is not only a priority of the Republican party in Wisconsin, but also throughout the rest of the United States. ""Doyle has been called the most venerable Democrat, not just by Republicans. Democrats have said that too,"" Delaporte said. Regardless of the outcome of the election, Delaporte said the party's goal would remain the same: to elect as many Republicans as possible. ""We have a real good chance of taking back the governor's mansion and getting the Attorney General's office, and I have no doubt that we will retain the Assembly and little doubt that we won't keep the Senate,"" Delaporte said. Charles Franklin, a University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor, said both parties realize there is a possibility the governorship could change hands, which captures the attention of national politicians. ""Guiliani is a much more moderate Republican that helps not with the base of Republican voters, but it might help among Independents or conservative Independents,"" Franklin said. ""Clinton's visit [with Doyle] is in the last couple weeks of the campaign, which I presume it is an effort to rally and increase African American voters."" Recently, Green commenced a 100-stop tour across Wisconsin, in which he will promote one of his ideas at each of his stops. ""Green is reaching out to people of all ages, races and backgrounds on this roadmap tour,"" Punzenberger said. ""He is reaching out to all those who are afraid that Wisconsin's best days have passed and offering a vision on how to make Wisconsin great once again."" Black, however, warned of Green's ""extreme record"", which has become a major point in Doyle's own campaign. ""Mark's friendly personality masks his very right-wing voting record. I think it is important for the public to know how he has voted while serving in both the legislature and the United State's Congress."" Though this close race has gained the attention of people across the nation, Anne Lupardus, spokesperson for Doyle urged voters to "" choose between the Washington way and the Wisconsin way.""
Fences will block off State Street during Madison's 2006 Halloween — a new plan which has city officials grinning and students ready to riot... again.'
Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager, D-Madison, recently appeared as a guest on the ""Tyra Banks Show,"" scheduled to air in September, to discuss Internet sex predators. Lautenschlager was chosen as a guest due to Wisconsin's standout performance in tracking down and monitoring sex offenders. Alongside her, appeared Eric Szatowski, special agent with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, who has employed enticement tactics resulting in the capture of numerous potential sex offenders.
Kevin Nelson once killed a bear using only an airhorn and a fork. Read all about it.'
Newell J. Smith Hall, 35 N. Park St., opens today, welcoming students to its state-of-the-art accommodations, complete with study spaces and classrooms, kitchens on every floor, centrally air-conditioned rooms and a cafAc.'
Standing on the steps of the Capitol, behind several barricades and dozens of police in full body armor, 64 members of the neo-Nazi National Socialist Movement declared victory Saturday. '
A 2.5 percent tuition increase for UW System students would be the lowest tuition raise in 25 years if the Wisconsin state Legislature approves the UW System Board of Regents proposed 2007-'09 budget.
Besides the lowest tuition increase in 25 years, the UW System Board of Regents also proposed programs to assist veterans and low-income students as part of its 2007-'09 budget proposal announced Aug. 17.
By day, the Majestic Theater, 115 King St., is a renovated old-time movie house. But by night, the building becomes Club Majestic, and the fights that have spilled out of its doors have Madison police on alert. '
With the Sept. 12 primary less than two weeks away, the state attorney general's race has seen unprecedented nastiness and negative tactics. Bursting campaign coffers and regular personal attacks, two hallmarks of the race, may both be indications o'
- Rated one of the top 20 LGBT-friendly campuses in ""The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students."" '
The UW System Board of Regents Office of the President underwent several restructuring changes this summer, namely UW System Director of Communication Doug Bradley's and UW System Associate Vice President for Government Relations Margaret Lewis' resignations in mid-May. Special Assistant to the President Laurie Dies also transitioned into her role.
Nearly 30 years ago, Jeanette ""Jean"" Zapata vanished and the Madison Police Department were unable to explain her disappearance. They questioned all the right people and followed all their leads, but were left with a cold case.'
Following UW-Madison's defense of Kevin Barrett, state Republicans have added the embattled lecturer to their laundry list of problems with the UW system. '
Whether it is protests on Bascom Hill, marches down State Street or rallies on the Capitol Square, Madison has long been known for its activism. One of the most powerful statements many Madisonians make, however, is silent. '
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