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STATE NEWS

Students skip ballot box over choosing between Clinton, Trump

By Julia Gilban-Cohen | Nov. 9, 2016

Many UW-Madison students headed to the polls on Election Day, though one in particular didn’t vote for a presidential candidate—he casted a vote for every other position on the ballot instead. Tuesday marked the second election Eric Underwood, a graduate student and registered Republican from Illinois, voted in; however, in 2012 he cast a vote for presidential candidate Mitt Romney. “I just feel much better about myself not voting for anyone and not writing anyone in either,” Underwood said about casting his absentee ballot.

CAMPUS NEWS

Attendees respond to Trump’s victory at viewing parties

By Megan Provost and Mason Muerhoff | Nov. 9, 2016

The UW-Madison campus hosted watch parties for attendees of all party affiliations to observe as the results came in for the elections, which resulted in Donald Trump being named president elect of the United States.

Republicans extended their lead in both houses of the state Legislature Tuesday.

STATE NEWS

Republicans expand lead in state Legislature

By Tenley Sanduski and Sam Schulz | Nov. 9, 2016

Republicans maintained their majorities in both the state Assembly and state Senate Tuesday. With all 99 seats in the state Assembly up for election, the Republicans earned enough seats to maintain control of the chamber.

STATE NEWS

Republicans maintain majority in House

By Gina Heeb and Hannah J. Olson | Nov. 9, 2016

House Republicans maintained a majority in Wisconsin and nationwide, an unsurprising result in an otherwise volatile election season.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., earned a second term in Congress Tuesday, defeating old rival, Democrat Russ Feingold.

STATE NEWS

Ron Johnson wins second six-year term as Wisconsin’s U.S. senator

By Emily Curtis and Lilly Price | Nov. 9, 2016

Republican incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson battled Democratic former Sen. Russ Feingold for the Wisconsin Senate seat Tuesday, winning a second term despite trailing in every poll before Election Day. Even though many considered Feingold the favorite, the race tightened up during the last week, showing a close statistical tie before election day. Johnson celebrated his victory in his hometown of Oshkosh, where Gov.

NEWS

Trump wins White House

By Lucas Sczygelski | Nov. 9, 2016

Harnessing bitter resentment toward America’s shifting social norms and economic base, the political upstart Donald Trump wins the race for America’s presidency over the heavily favored Hillary Clinton. No matter the label that leaders of either party brought down on him—bigot, misogynist, ignorant, sexual predator—Trump remained afloat.

STATE NEWS

Students in shock as Clinton loses Wisconsin, the presidency

By Andrew Bahl | Nov. 9, 2016

Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton entered the night as the favorite to win the White House. But as the night wore on, Clinton’s odds of winning dwindled.

The referendum will increase the budget for the Madison Metropolitan School District by $26 million over the next four years. The increased funding will be paid for through a property tax increase.

CITY NEWS

Voters approve referendum to raise funding for Madison schools

By Jake Skubish | Nov. 9, 2016

Despite an overwhelming focus on the outcome of national races, Election Day is also important for local ballot initiatives such as a referendum to increase the budget for public schools in Madison.

NEWS

The Daily Cardinal election live blog

By Daily Cardinal Staffers | Nov. 8, 2016

As voters head to the polls, follow our live blog here throughout the day to get the latest breaking news on national, statewide and local elections.

The African Students Association of Madison started Africa Week, a week of African culture celebration, by serving authentic food at the Center for Cultural Enrichment in Witte Residence Hall.

CAMPUS NEWS

Africa Week aims to celebrate African culture on campus

By Hannah Malone | Nov. 8, 2016

Students experienced African culture with authentic food at the annual "Taste of Africa" event hosted by the African Students Association of Madison Monday. The event kicked-off Africa Week, which takes place Nov. 7-11.

State Rep. Jesse Kremer, R-Kewaskum, doubled down Monday on his position for expanding concealed carry to within public schools and university buildings.

STATE NEWS

State representative compares fire safety, concealed carry in schools in blog post

By Andrew Bahl | Nov. 7, 2016

A state representative who introduced two bills expanding concealed carry to public schools and university buildings doubled down on his position Monday, comparing the need for more guns in schools to fire education. State Rep.

Nigel Hayes and the rest of the Badgers will look to improve from three-point range tonight.

CAMPUS NEWS

Student-athletes of color demand change from UW-Madison via social media

By Sammy Gibbons | Nov. 7, 2016

UW-Madison student-athletes of color voiced their demands for university changes following recent occurrences of racial injustice on campus through Twitter Monday.

NEWS

Faculty Senate discusses noose costume, Alec Cook, faculty tenure

By Jake Skubish | Nov. 7, 2016

The Faculty Senate discussed a number of issues on campus at their meeting Monday, including the noose costume controversy, Alec Cook and faculty tenure review policy. The meeting began with Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education Marsha Mailick presenting updates on the university’s research enterprise initiatives.

STATE NEWS

Ryan says he will not step down as Speaker following the election

By Emily Curtis | Nov. 7, 2016

Paul Ryan addressed rumors that he would step down as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Monday, calling for unity from the Republican party before voters head to the polls Tuesday.

Wisconsin athletic communications often have unlimited access to coaches, players that independent journalists fail to get.

CAMPUS NEWS

Blank apologizes for university response to noose incident

By Jake Skubish | Nov. 7, 2016

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank offered an apology Monday for the university’s response to a controversial costume depicting President Obama in a noose worn at a football game Oct. 29.

Workers at Buffalo Wild Wings called 911 to report a gas leak early Friday morning.

CITY NEWS

MFD stops potential ‘serious emergency’ at Buffalo Wild Wings

By Miller Jozwiak | Nov. 7, 2016

Two people went inside the Buffalo Wild Wings on University Avenue around 4 a.m. Friday to clean the kitchen hood fan.

CITY NEWS

Man survives pet iguana attack, expected to make full recovery

By Miller Jozwiak | Nov. 7, 2016

Madison Fire Department officials responded to a 911 call on the near-west side Sunday around 10 a.m.

CITY NEWS

Man robbed on 400 block of West Gorham Street

By Miller Jozwiak | Nov. 7, 2016

Four unidentified suspects robbed a 26-year-old man early Saturday morning on the 400 block of West Gorham Street, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

State Rep. Todd Novak is running on his bipartisan voting record against Democratic challenger Jeff Wright.

STATE NEWS

Despite left-leaning district, Novak hopes to hold off Wright in southwestern Wisconsin

By Andrew Bahl | Nov. 7, 2016

Each week, The Daily Cardinal will be taking a look at down-ballot races throughout the state. This week, we visit the 51st Assembly District in southwestern Wisconsin, where incumbent Todd Novak and educator Jeff Wright face off. If you look at State Rep.

CAMPUS NEWS

Ethnic studies requirement under review to improve campus climate

By Martha Morganstein | Nov. 7, 2016

In light of recent racially charged hate and bias incidents at UW-Madison, the ethnic studies requirement has come under review this semester to ensure all of its courses are aligned with the learning outcomes of the university.