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Only 2,411 UW-Madison students completed ballots in this springs ASM elections, a three percent drop from last year's voter turnout.

NEWS

ASM elections see lowest student voter turnout in 10 years

By Luisa de Vogel | Mar. 14, 2018

Just six percent of UW-Madison students turned out to vote in the Associated Students of Madison elections this spring, down from nine percent in last spring’s general election and the lowest turnout in 10 years. “We’re always looking for new ways that we can reach our demographic, especially on a college campus where [there] can be a lot of noise,” said Kate Wehrman, Student Elections Commision Chair.

As public pressure rises to generate meaningful solutions to ensure school safety, lawmakers clash over how best to address the issue.

STATE NEWS

As public demand for safety reform grows louder, lawmakers weigh policy solutions

By Sonya Chechik | Mar. 14, 2018

As public pressure rises to generate meaningful solutions to ensure school safety, lawmakers clash over how best to address the issue.

Hundreds of UW-Madison students and community members rallied with MMSD students on the steps of the Wisconsin State Capitol.

CAMPUS NEWS

Hundreds gather, march to Capitol for UW-Madison walkout

By Lawrence Andrea | Mar. 14, 2018

It’s not just a high school movement. Hundreds of students and community members gathered Wednesday at noon on Library Mall to get the attention of legislators and advocate for tighter gun laws as part of National Walkout Day.

The controversial Lincoln Hills youth prison will likely remain open despite allegations of abuse and mistreatment after the state Senate's judiciary committee, chaired by state Sen. Van Wanggaard, rejected the Assembly’s plan to shut the facility down.

STATE NEWS

Abuse allegations may not be enough to close Lincoln Hills amid a cross-chamber policy battle

By Andy Goldstein | Mar. 14, 2018

The controversial Lincoln Hills youth prison will likely remain open despite allegations of abuse and mistreatment after the state Senate rejected the Assembly’s plan to shut the facility down.

A year following the mass shooting in Parkland, staggering numbers of student activists, local lawmakers and gun control advocates have demanded reforms to be set in motion — a movement sweeping not only in the state, but throughout the nation.

CITY NEWS

“I just want to see change:” Thousands of Madison-area students march on Capitol steps to demand gun reform

By Max Bayer | Mar. 14, 2018

Around 5,000 Madison-area high school students marched to the Capitol steps Wednesday to protest new gun legislation in the aftermath of last month’s shooting in Parkland, Fla.

CAMPUS NEWS

TAA petition fights proposal that forces grad students to pay segregated fees at start of semester

By Bremen Keasey | Mar. 13, 2018

Graduate students are challenging a recent proposal from the UW-Madison Bursar’s Office that would force students to pay their segregated fees and tuition in full before the start of each semester.

After the implementation of a cashless system at Gordon dining hall, every dining hall run by University Housing will be cashless.

CAMPUS NEWS

Man charged in sexual assault of student near Gordon

By Kayla Huynh | Mar. 13, 2018

Coleman Chung was charged Tuesday with sexually assaulting a woman who passed out at a UW-Madison dining hall on Sept. 29 and recording the incident on video. According to a criminal complaint obtained by the Wisconsin State Journal, the 30-year-old Monona resident was charged with four counts of second-degree sexual assault of a 17-year-old UW-Madison student outside Gordon Dining Hall.

Students marched through Four Lakes Market Tuesday to voice their opposition against UW-Madison's meal plan for incoming freshmen.

CAMPUS NEWS

Students ‘still angry’ during meal plan protest at Four Lakes Market

By Lawrence Andrea | Mar. 13, 2018

Cries of “I can’t eat” once again rang through a UW-Madison dining hall as students gathered Tuesday evening in opposition to the university’s meal plan for incoming freshman. Nearly two dozen UW-Madison students and community members shared stories about how the meal plan will negatively impact loved ones, as well as chanted slogans like “This meal plan has got to go” as they marched through Four Lakes Market in Dejope Residence Hall.

As Scott Walker was honored for his executive orders on government transparency, an open records advocacy group debated his record on the matter.

STATE NEWS

As Sunshine Week celebrates accountability, watchdog group questions Walker’s record on open government

By Dylan Ayer | Mar. 13, 2018

As Scott Walker was honored for his executive orders on government transparency, an open records advocacy group debated his record on the matter.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Stevens Point Chancellor on proposed liberal arts program cut: “Reaction has led to an incorrect narrative”

By Maggie Chandler | Mar. 13, 2018

Pushback continued Tuesday after UW-Stevens Point announced a proposal to cut 13 humanities majors while adding or expanding 16 STEM programs last week, even as Chancellor Bernie Patterson wrote a piece in the Stevens Point Journal to justify the university’s proposed cuts.

Three finalists have been chosen to fill the role of vice provost for libraries.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison narrows list for vice provost of libraries position

By Lawrence Andrea | Mar. 13, 2018

A search and screen committee has named three finalists for the next vice provost for university libraries after presenting its recommendations to Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf, UW-Madison announced Tuesday. The 11-member search committee — chaired by Director of The Information School Kristin Eschenfelder — selected Lisa R. Carter, the associate director of special collections and area studies at The Ohio State University Libraries; M. Elizabeth Cowell, a university librarian at University of California, Santa Cruz; and Todd Grappone, associate university librarian for digital initiatives and information technology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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.

CAMPUS NEWS

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.

CITY NEWS

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.

STATE NEWS

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.

CAMPUS NEWS

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.

CAMPUS NEWS

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.

CAMPUS NEWS

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.

CITY NEWS

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.