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UW-Madison alumnus Matthew Desmond won the Pulitzer Prize in General Non-Fiction for his book, “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.” The book served as the UW Go Big Read book for the 2016-2017 program.

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UW-Madison alumnus pulls in Pulitzer for Go Big Read book

By Megan Provost | Apr. 10, 2017

UW-Madison alumnus Matthew Desmond’s book was not only the pick for Go Big Read this year, but also for a Pulitzer. His book, “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” won a Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction, according to a UW-Madison news release. “Evicted”—the UW-Madison Go Big Read book for the 2016-2017 program—follows the stories of eight Milwaukee families as they deal with the loss of their homes.

Students on campus held a call-in Friday to encourage Republican lawmakers to vote against a bill that would end a partnership between UW and Planned Parenthood.

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UW officials concerned over proposed anti-Planned Parenthood legislation

By Andy Goldstein | Apr. 10, 2017

Republican legislation that would end an agreement between the UW System and Planned Parenthood, and potentially impact the school’s training process for women’s health specialists, has sparked concerns from university officials.

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Man robbed at gunpoint in downtown Madison park

By Gina Heeb | Apr. 10, 2017

A man walking through a downtown park Sunday night was robbed at gunpoint by two men, according to the Madison Police Department. The robbery occurred around 10:20 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., will hold a town hall on UW-Madison’s campus Thursday.

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Pocan to hold UW-Madison town hall

By Noah Habenstreit | Apr. 10, 2017

The event will be held in the Lake Mendota Room of Dejope Hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

A “sizable group of Republican officials” is considering a run against U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., according to Barry Burden, a UW-Madison political science professor.

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UW-Madison expert: Baldwin faces tougher re-election fight than Walker

By Noah Habenstreit | Apr. 10, 2017

Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s re-election chances are “mixed,” but Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is “in a more difficult place,” according to a UW-Madison expert.

Wisconsin Union student workers are frustrated after wage change.

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Terrace begins summer season Thursday with return of Sunburst chairs

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Apr. 10, 2017

The Memorial Union Terrace will kick off its 2017 summer season with a set of opening day festivities from 2 to 5 p.m. for students, staff and community members.

The Associated Students of Madison office will be filled with many new faces next year, some who campaigned with materials provided by a national conservative organization.

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National conservative group attempted to influence ASM spring elections

By Nina Bertelsen and Peter Coutu | Apr. 10, 2017

And this spring, this persuasion was focused on UW-Madison’s student government elections, as the group was in contact with and provided campaign materials for conservative candidates running for positions in the Associated Students of Madison.

Judge Neil Gorsuch was sworn in as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice Monday.

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Gorsuch becomes next Supreme Court justice despite partisan battle

By Meredith Nesbitt | Apr. 10, 2017

Following a nearly year-long battle over late Antonin Scalia’s justice seat, U.S. Senate Republicans emerged victorious as Judge Neil Gorsuch was sworn in Monday.

Four UW-Madison administrators are currently under investigation for alleged discrimination.

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Dean of Students, other administrators under investigation for alleged discrimination

By Peter Coutu | Apr. 10, 2017

The Office of Compliance aims to have the investigation completed within 90 days, since it was filed by a student.

The UW System currently requires standardized test scores in admissions.

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UW looking into removing mandatory standardized testing from admissions

By Peter Coutu | Apr. 10, 2017

Standing and shouting to disrupt a Board of Regents meeting February 2016, a group of students who were a part of the BlackOut movement read a list of six demands aimed at improving diversity and inclusion at UW-Madison.

The UW-Madison chapter of Colleges Against Cancer sponsored Relay for Life at Camp Randall Sports Center Friday. Participants packed The Shell to walk laps in solidarity with cancer survivors, caregivers, friends, family-members and supporters.

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Relay for Life unites survivors, supporters in fight against cancer

By Alexa Miller | Apr. 9, 2017

UW-Madison’s Relay for Life, held at the Camp Randall Sports Center, attracted nearly 625 participants. Funds raised from the event went to the national CAC organization, which has raised $50,000 since September to donate to cancer research.

Authorities have still not found 32-year-old Joseph A. Jakubowsky who is suspected of robbing a gun store and is considered “armed and dangerous."

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Janesville man who threatened schools, churches still on the run

By Lilly Price | Apr. 9, 2017

A burglary of a gun store Tuesday has escalated into a nation-wide search for Joseph Jakubowsky, a Janesville-area man who has reportedly threatened to carry out an attack on an undisclosed location.

Panhandlers are prohibited from loitering on 90 high-traffic streets, including North Park Street and University Avenue, under a city ordinance that will take effect Monday.

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City to crack down on roadside panhandlers

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 9, 2017

A panhandling ordinance prohibiting people from loitering on medians of busy roadways and intersecting streets is set to take effect in Madison Monday.

UW-Madison Police Department responded to University Hospital Saturday where a patient claimed he had a gun and barricaded himself in a patient room.

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UWPD uses ‘less-lethal force’ on University Hospital patient

By Sammy Gibbons | Apr. 9, 2017

UW-Madison Police Department responded to reports of disorderly conduct from a patient claiming to be armed at University Hospital Saturday, according to an incident report. An individual barricaded himself in a patient room and claimed he had a gun, according to the report.

The new UW-Madison student organization First Generation English Majors brings those students together to form a support network to navigate college and explore career opportunities.

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Student organization forms support network for first-generation English students

By Sammy Gibbons | Apr. 7, 2017

The goal of the group is to connect first generation students within the English Department and build a support network, according to Redfield. She said they hope members will participate in career workshops as well as visits from first-generation faculty and staff. Gallagher said she is compiling resources and is hoping to have networking events and similar programs.

New resources will soon be available to help local residents apply for U.S. citizenship through a project led by Dane County Executive Joe Parisi.

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Dane County citizenship resource project gets final OK

By Gina Heeb | Apr. 7, 2017

Members of the local immigrant community will see new public resources available when applying for U.S.

SSFC failed to pass a bill Thursday that would have made it more difficult for a removed member of the committee to return to their post.

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SSFC members will not face harsher penalties for absences after legislation fails

By Maggie Chandler | Apr. 6, 2017

Despite having already removed multiple members this school year, Student Services Finance Committee passed legislation Thursday allowing unlimited excused absences rather than a bill that would have made it more difficult for members struggling with attendance to return to the committee.

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Man accused of stealing car near UW-Madison campus arrested in Michigan

By Cailynn Hensen | Apr. 6, 2017

A man suspected of recently stealing a vehicle from a residence near the UW-Madison campus and being involved in several home burglaries has been arrested in Michigan following a police chase. Cleaster L.

Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Monday that makes it easier for patients to acquire CBD oil, which is made from marijuana and is used to treat children who suffer from seizures.

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Committee strikes proposal allowing students to opt out of segregated fees

By Lilly Price | Apr. 6, 2017

The state’s powerful Joint Finance Committee eliminated Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal Thursday that would have allowed UW System students to opt out of paying segregated fees.

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Student earns national attention for research on racism in language

By Sammy Gibbons | Apr. 6, 2017

In classrooms across the country, students might be scolded for using “ain’t” instead of “isn’t.” But a UW-Madison student is working to erase the stigma against Ebonics, also known as African-American Vernacular English.