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Parents and teachers of Nuestro Mundo students spoke in support of the school at this week’s school board meeting.

CITY NEWS

Madison charter school requests waiver of recruitment requirements

By Luisa de Vogel | Mar. 19, 2018

A Madison area charter school petitioned the Madison Metropolitan School Board Monday to allow the school to continue recruiting students through a dual-lottery process. Nuestro Mundo is a dual language immersion school, with a mission to educate both native English and Spanish speaking students in a community which fosters equity and inclusion.

The Madison Landmarks Commission broke from the Equal Opportunities Commission in recommending that a confederate monument be kept in an area cemetary, with an added display giving context to the memorial.

CITY NEWS

City commission proposes keeping, contextualizing Confederate monuments

By Bremen Keasey | Mar. 19, 2018

The Madison Landmark Commission made final recommendations Monday to keep a memorial for Confederate soldiers at Forest Hill Cemetery, while adding another display to contextualize the Confederate marker. The Landmarks Commission voted 6-1 for a motion to keep the cenotaph, a large gravestone for confederate soldiers, on the site.

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ASM committee pushes petition urging university restroom inclusivity

By Maggie Chandler | Mar. 19, 2018

An online petition from the Associated Student of Madison’s Equity and Inclusion Committee calls on the university to draft a usage policy — which would encourage students to use the bathroom that they are most comfortable using — by mid-April.

As national politicians and advocacy groups turn their attention to Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, outside funding may not be as impactful this cycle as many may think.

STATE NEWS

National figures, fundraisers turn their eyes towards Wisconsin’s Supreme Court

By Will Husted | Mar. 19, 2018

As national politicians and advocacy groups turn their attention to Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, outside funding may not be as impactful this cycle as many may think.

Gov. Scott Walker continues to urge lawmakers to reach agreement on the details of the GOP’s policy agenda as the final day of legislative activity for the state Senate approaches.

STATE NEWS

Walker pushes for legislative priorities as Senate session nears its end

By Colin Durlacher | Mar. 19, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker continues to urge lawmakers to reach agreement on the details of the GOP’s policy agenda as the final day of legislative activity for the state Senate approaches.

The LGBT Campus Center will officially change its name to the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center.

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LGBT Campus Center to change name again after receiving feedback

By Lawrence Andrea | Mar. 19, 2018

Students will soon see the LGBT Campus Center name replaced with Gender and Sexuality Campus Center in the Red Gym, the campus center recently announced. After initially changing the center’s name to the Gender and Sexuality Spectrum Center in November, the name was changed once again to reflect a broader community and allow for growth of language and emerging identities, according to a news release.

CITY NEWS

Local activist organizations discuss removing officers from Madison schools

By Ethan Fenske | Mar. 18, 2018

The Derail the Jail Coalition partnered with representatives from local organizations in hosting a meeting Sunday to address education resource officers in Madison schools, which they say adversely affect many student groups.

A diverse range of cultures were on display at the WUD Global Connections Multicultural Fashion show on Sunday.

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UW students embrace diversity in Multicultural Fashion Show

By Marissa Beaty | Mar. 18, 2018

Global Connections, a subsection of the Wisconsin Union Directorate, pulled out all the stops for their annual Multicultural Fashion Show Sunday.

CAMPUS NEWS

National societies defend UW-Stevens Point humanities majors

By Maggie Chandler | Mar. 18, 2018

After faculty spoke out in opposition to a UW-Stevens Point’s proposal that would cut 13 humanities majors in order to expand or add 16 STEM programs, over 20 national societies have penned a letter in opposition.

Ald. Matt Phair, District 20, announced he would not seek re-election to the city council in order to spend more time with his family.

CITY NEWS

Madison city council expresses opposition to upcoming referendum

By Max Bayer | Mar. 18, 2018

An April 3 referendum set to be be voted on by Wisconsinites statewide regarding the elimination of the office of the state treasurer has drawn ire from the Madison Common Council. A resolution authored by Ald.

As Gov. Scott Walker proposed a series of reforms to school safety funding and procedures, some disability rights groups fear the needs of the students they represent have been ignored.

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Disability rights groups fear lawmakers overlook unique needs of students

By Andy Goldstein | Mar. 18, 2018

As Gov. Scott Walker proposed a series of reforms to school safety funding and procedures, some disability rights groups fear the needs of the students they represent have been ignored.

This years distinguished faculty award winners include Professors Ellen Damschen and Simon Gilroy.

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2018 UW-Madison Distinguished Faculty Awards announced

By Luisa de Vogel | Mar. 18, 2018

Twelve UW-Madison faculty members will be honored this April with the university’s annual Distinguished Teaching Awards. Recipients of this historic award, which dates back to 1953, are chosen based on student nominations and contributions faculty have made to student learning in their departments. This years winners include associate professor of integrative biology, Ellen Damschen, botany professor Simon Gilroy and professor of Afro-American Studies Michael Thorton.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visited campus Friday to discuss the importance of redistricting reform, political participation and his legal battle with Gov. Scott Walker.

STATE NEWS

Former U.S. AG Eric Holder visits campus to talk gerrymandering

By Will Husted | Mar. 16, 2018

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visited campus Friday to discuss the importance of redistricting reform, political participation and his legal battle with Gov. Scott Walker.

Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara spoke to approximately 60 students about the historical aspects of race in the U.S. and how this history plays a role in UW-Madison students’ day-to-day life.

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UW professor discusses racial intricacies of U.S., campus histories

By Jenna Walters | Mar. 15, 2018

UW-Madison students gathered at the Social Science building Thursday to learn about the history of race, as well as discuss why race continues to be a relevant issue on the UW-Madison campus.

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After impeachment hearings, student finance committee member advocates for excused absence policy

By Sydney Widell | Mar. 15, 2018

The Student Service Finance Committee narrowly shot down an amendment that would change its current attendance policies, after a debate that lasted for nearly an hour Thursday.

CITY NEWS

Parking commission approves motion to increase parking rates

By Ethan Fenske | Mar. 15, 2018

The Madison Transit and Parking Commission approved a motion Wednesday to increase parking rates at lots and garages around the city starting in June. Because of an increase in usage, the rates for the State Street campus and State Street Capitol garages are set to jump $0.20 and $0.30, respectively.

A city committee approved a new option landlord certification program that would take the place of numerous tenant-related rule changes approved by the state Legislature.

CITY NEWS

Landlord and tenant best practices certification program passes city committee

By Marissa Beaty | Mar. 15, 2018

Following months of negotiations and debate, Madison’s Landlord and Tenant Issues Committee voted Thursday to pass a certification that hopes to encourage positive landlord practices in the city.

Days after thousands of Wisconsin students protested, calling for increased school safety, Gov. Walker called for a special legislative session to address school security reform.

STATE NEWS

Walker calls special legislative session to propose $100 million school safety grant program

By Colin Durlacher | Mar. 15, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday called for a special session of the State Legislature to introduce a $100 million grant program to fund school security improvements. Walker’s grant program would increase funding for updated security technologies and facilities.

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UW-Parkside student government follows UW-Stout, gives vote of no confidence in Cross

By Robyn Cawley | Mar. 15, 2018

UW-Parkside became the second UW System school to declare no confidence in System President Ray Cross, following controversial comments he made in the wake of a decision to merge the state’s two-year and four-year schools.

The Associated Students of Madison hosted a town hall with representatives from city, state and student governments along with campus law enforcement Wednesday to address student safety concerns.

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ASM Town Hall addresses student safety concerns, Wisconsin gun laws

By Robyn Cawley | Mar. 15, 2018

Students, law enforcement and state representatives met for an Associated Students of Madison town hall Wednesday to discuss safety measures on campus and throughout Madison. Following the Parkland shooting, demands for improved gun control legislation and discussions of concealed carry have spread throughout the U.S., with the UW-Madison campus being no exception.