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Dietram Scheufele speaks at UW-Madison's first TEDx conference

By Andrew Haffner and Melissa Howison | Nov. 25, 2013

Despite widespread skepticism about whether or not the digitalization of America’s dialogue can advance modern thought, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Dietram Scheufele said there are only three common behaviors that, if corrected, could transform the current state of polarizing disagreements online into beneficial conversations.

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Chamberlin Hall fire causes minor damages

By Megan Stoebig | Nov. 25, 2013

A small fire that occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. Friday in Chamberlin Hall caused minor damages and an evacuation of the building, according to a news release

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UW-Madison senior Drew Birrenkott 'elated' to win 2014 Rhodes Scholarship

By Adelina Yankova and Megan Stoebig | Nov. 25, 2013

University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Drew Birrenkott is the recipient of the 2014 Rhodes Scholarship and will be invited to spend two or three years of study, all-expenses paid, at Oxford University in England.

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President Barack Obama announces historic nuclear program deal with Iran

By Eoin Cottrell | Nov. 24, 2013

President Barack Obama announced a historic nuclear weapons deal with Iran that would limit its ability to create nuclear weapons in a nationally televised address Saturday night.

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Memorial Union Reconstruction project manager emphasizes importance of community building

By Adelina Yankova | Nov. 24, 2013

When University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates walk out of commencement with diplomas in hand, they know they have accomplished something great, but never think they will someday be renewing one of their school’s most iconic buildings, Melanie Taylor, Boldt Construction’s project manager for the Memorial Union Reinvestment, said.

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Bill would subject state private voucher schools to same rating system as public schools

By The Daily Cardinal and Andrea Snow | Nov. 24, 2013

The state Legislature is discussing a bill that would subject state private voucher schools to the same report card system currently used to rate public schools starting in 2015.

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Gov. Walker announces legislative session to decide on three-month BadgerCare extension

By The Daily Cardinal and Ryan Reszel | Nov. 24, 2013

Gov. Scott Walker announced Friday the state Legislature will hold a special session Dec. 2 to address recent difficulties Wisconsinites have faced transitioning from BadgerCare and the federal Affordable Care Act, according to a press release.

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Teen theft ring hits State Street, Hilldale Mall

By The Daily Cardinal and Alana Katz | Nov. 22, 2013

A teenage theft ring struck Sports World shop on State Street Monday, according to a police report.

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Metro Transit driver treated for head injuries after passengers beat him

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 22, 2013

A Metro Transit driver was treated at a hospital for head trauma following an altercation with two passengers Wednesday, according to a police report.

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Steve Brown Apartments proposes controversial apartment development

By Melissa Howison | Nov. 22, 2013

A proposed residential development incited concerns at a community meeting Thursday from residents and University of Wisconsin-Madison students worried it would cost the Mansion Hill neighborhood some of its historic character and affordable housing options.

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Student Services Finance Committee debates, passes Chicano society budget

By Emily Gerber | Nov. 21, 2013

The Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee approved the 2014-’15 budget for Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán at a meeting Wednesday after a long debate from committee members.

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Bipartisan bill increasing cancer coverage for oral treatment receives support in hearing

By Andrew Haffner and Molly Reppen | Nov. 21, 2013

A bill intended to increase statewide insurance coverage of orally ingested chemotherapy drugs received wide bipartisan support Wednesday during a public hearing in the Assembly Committee on Health.

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US Sen. Tammy Baldwin answers student political questions in Thursday “Tweet Up”

By Nurul Bachik | Nov. 21, 2013

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., hosted a press conference Thursday through Twitter to give students a chance to ask her questions about national political issues.

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UW-sponsored research project discovery could help uncover secrets of the universe

By Daniella Emanuel | Nov. 21, 2013

Researchers at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, which is a particle detector buried in Antarctic ice, announced they have uncovered 28 electrically neutral subatomic particles that serve as the first evidence that cosmic input from other solar systems likely exists on Earth, according to a news release.

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New resource introduced for ethical research dilemmas on campus

By Daniella Emanuel | Nov. 21, 2013

The Research Ethics Consultation Service, a new program for scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be available for ethical dilemmas that arise during research, according to a news release.

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City Attorneys, local policy makers fight over 18+ entertainment options downtown

By Melissa Howison | Nov. 21, 2013

Local policy makers and the city attorney’s office have come to an impasse about how to proceed in restructuring the city’s licensing of downtown entertainment venues, particularly those that admit audience members under the age of 21.

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100 Block of State Street to close temporarily for construction Saturday

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 21, 2013

The 100 block of State Street will close from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday due to a crane assembly for a nearby construction project, according to a city press release.

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Gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke speaks with students on UW-Madison campus

By Eoin Cottrell | Nov. 21, 2013

Mary Burke, the only current Democratic candidate for the 2014 gubernatorial election, visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to engage with students and explain why she is running for governor.

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Historian debunks myths behind “On Wisconsin!” fighting song

By Megan Stoebig and Justine Colgan | Nov. 21, 2013

Kevin Hampton, a curator at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, gave a lecture on the history of the famous Badger fight song, “On Wisconsin!” as part of the Wednesday Nite at the Lab series.

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UW-Madison professor warns of possible genocide in Central Africa

By The Daily Cardinal Arts Columnists and Ben Rangel | Nov. 21, 2013

The Central African Republic has been in turmoil since a military coup last March left it in political disarray. Now a University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor says there is “a high risk of massive human rights violations,” which could possibly lead to genocide.