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Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate Patrick Sims and Dean of Students Lori Berquam fielded questions from approximately 30 students Monday ranging from funding for multicultural group centers to how the university responds to issues of diversity.

CAMPUS NEWS

Students, administrators debate representation, funding in climate forum

By Lawrence Andrea | Mar. 12, 2018

Students discussed ways to address inclusivity disparities on campus Monday as part of UW-Madison’s second student forum about the results of the university’s first-ever campus climate survey. Survey data — drawn from the 8,652 “representative” responses — revealed that while 81 percent of UW-Madison’s overall student population often feel welcome on campus, just 69 percent of LGBQ students, 67 percent of students with a disability, 65 percent of black students and 50 percent of trans or nonbinary students felt similarly.

STATE NEWS

UW survivors of sexual violence would see increased support under new bill

By Jessica Lipaz | Mar. 12, 2018

State Rep. Chris Taylor, along with a colleague in the state Senate, introduced legislation on Friday to expand the resources available to UW students who have been victims of sexual violence.

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UW-Stevens Point College Republicans support proposal to cut liberal arts programs

By Bremen Keasey | Mar. 12, 2018

The College Republicans chapter at UW-Stevens Point backed the university’s proposal to cut $4.5 million from 13 liberal arts programs to shift funding into 16 STEM-related programs Monday.

While no Madison area school has endorsed the National School Walkout, many teachers at Madison Memorial High School have voiced tacit support for student participation in the march.

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Despite opposition Madison area students say #enough, plan school walkout calling for stricter gun control

By Robyn Cawley | Mar. 12, 2018

Madison area high school students will participate in a national school walkout Wednesday to support gun control legislation following the Parkland shooting, despite pushback from some school districts.

Gov. Scott Walker signed off on a bipartisan bill on Monday, introduced by state Rep. John Nygren, which would significantly increase state support for rural public schools.

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Walker signs bill to boost state funding for rural public schools

By Michael Bogaards | Mar. 12, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker signed off on a bipartisan bill on Monday which would significantly increase state support for rural public schools.

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UW-Madison highly ranked in awarded P.h.Ds, survey finds

By Lawrence Andrea | Mar. 12, 2018

UW-Madison awarded the second-highest number of doctorate degrees and the highest number of life sciences doctorate degrees of any U.S. university in 2016, according to the national Survey of Earned Doctorates. The UW-Madison Graduate School conferred 823 doctoral degrees in 2016, and 54,904 Ph.D.s were awarded nationwide. UW-Madison ranked third in 2015 with 836 recipients.

UW-Madison students past and present participated in the World Cheese Championship last week as both competitors and judges.

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Legen-dairy Badgers make their mark on World Championship Cheese Contest

By Katie Kalvelage | Mar. 11, 2018

Students and alumni of UW-Madison are considered the “big cheese” for reasons more literal than you might think.

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Voting for your student representatives: What you need to know

By Maggie Chandler | Mar. 11, 2018

UW-Madison students will be able to cast votes this week for the Associated Students of Madison representatives.

Police apprehended a suspect early Friday morning after he reportedly fired a shot in a downtown parking garage.

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City committee to consider parking rate increases downtown

By Griffin Blue Emerson | Mar. 11, 2018

The Transit and Parking Commision is set to consider a proposed parking rate change Wednesday that would increase prices for select ramps and lots throughout downtown Madison.

Madison’s Police and Fire Commission will discuss next steps Monday regarding recommendations for the MPD following a city-funded report on the department.

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Police and Fire Commission slated to discuss report findings

By Max Bayer | Mar. 11, 2018

The Madison Police and Fire Commision plans to discuss next steps for the Madison Police Department Monday night after a city-funded report found areas of improvement for the department.

Community activists gathered Friday to discuss the importance of clean energy efforts on the UW-Madison campus and beyond.

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Students, community members gather in support of 100 percent clean energy on UW-Madison campus

By Jessica Lipaz | Mar. 11, 2018

Citing survey data showing most students overestimate the amount of clean energy used by UW-Madison, the Campus Leaders for Energy Action Now gathered community leaders and students Friday to discuss ways to push sustainable energy. CLEAN is a non-registered student organization that is working with the Madison community to motivate the use of solar and wind power on campus with an ultimate goal of a commitment to 100 percent clean energy by 2030.

As the Senate prepares to hear a slew of legislation on their last day of activity, a new bill passed by the lawmakers down the hall could make tailgating more difficult.

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Tailgating could take a hit under a new bill passed by the Assembly

By Andy Goldstein | Mar. 11, 2018

As the Senate prepares to hear a slew of legislation on their last day of activity, a new bill passed by the lawmakers down the hall could make tailgating make more difficult.

Luna’s Groceries was granted additional funding to help it launch in one of Madison’s “food deserts.”

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Allied-Dunn’s Marsh neighborhood one step closer to new grocery

By J. Adam Wigger | Mar. 9, 2018

Desperate for a reliable source of food in the Allied-Dunn’s Marsh neighborhood of Madison, community member Marian Maldonado took action.

Madison’s Equal Opportunities Commision recommended Thursday that both confederate monuments at Forest Hill cemetery be removed.

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Madison committee makes final recommendations regarding confederate monuments

By Max Bayer | Mar. 8, 2018

Madison’s Equal Opportunities Commission made their final recommendations Thursday to remove two confederate monuments at Forest Hill Cemetery.

NEWS

After opt-out proposal fails, UW-College Republican Chair pushes seg fee opt-out

By Bremen Keasey | Mar. 8, 2018

UW-Madison College Republicans Chair Jake Lubenow plans to push again for a segregated fee opt-out for students on campus, he said in an interview Thursday on a 1310 WIBA radio with Vicki McKenna.

Following massive price increases, Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay, and Rep. Jimmy Anderson, D-Fitchburg, introduced measures to reign in drug companies power.

STATE NEWS

Wisconsin Dems aim to prevent price gouging of prescription drugs

By Luisa de Vogel | Mar. 8, 2018

In an effort to prevent falsely inflated prices on common prescription drugs, Wisconsin lawmakers proposed a bill Tuesday that would give State Attorney General Brad Schimel increased power to hold drug companies accountable.

After Lincoln Hills reform unanimously passed the Assembly, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, said it likely won’t pass the Senate with the same ease.

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Fitzgerald remains skeptical of Lincoln Hills reform

By Will Husted | Mar. 8, 2018

A state GOP leader is pumping the brakes on a prison reform bill, despite the measure’s bipartisan support and backing from Gov. Walker.

UW-Madison students and community members used International Women’s Day to advocate for underrepresented populations.

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Student groups use International Women’s Day to advocate for underrepresented populations

By Jenna Walters | Mar. 8, 2018

UW-Madison students and community members gathered outside Union South Thursday afternoon, using International Women’s Day as a chance to speak out against ideas they claim are harmful to women and historically underrepresented groups. Rally leaders spoke to just over 30 people about the mobilization of populations ranging from cisgender, bisexual, lesbian and transgender people to poor, low-wage workers and unpaid caregivers and migrant workers.

Despite winning more than half of the votes in state elections, systemic advantages handed Democrats only one-third of the seats in the state Assembly.

STATE NEWS

As courts around the country decide whether to scrap electoral maps, clock is ticking on Wisconsin maps ahead of 2018 election

By Dylan Ayer | Mar. 8, 2018

While the Supreme Court remains deadlocked in deciding the fate of Wisconsin’s electoral map, states around the country are being forced to defend their maps in court without much precedence.

While Wisconsin’s cities see a daunting 530 mental health patients for every one practitioner, rural counties see almost double that.

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Over half of Wisconsin counties face a shortage of mental health care providers

By Luisa de Vogel | Mar. 8, 2018

When Rebecca Radue began her work providing psychiatry services in rural Wisconsin, she met patients who had previously driven from Green Bay to Wausau and back, just to receive psychiatric care. “There were people driving three hours north to see a psychiatrist,” Radue said.