In 1963 a full scholarship to play Badger football was worth $1100 a year. But, even with the help of his scholarship, University of Wisconsin-Madison alumnus Richard “Dick” LaCroix had to work harder than he ever dreamed to complete his education at UW-Madison.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that would delay an impending government shutdown only if Congress eliminates funding for the Affordable Care Act.
In perhaps the cheesiest event of the season, contestants hailed from all over the country to Library Mall to engage in the only nationally sanctioned pizza-eating contest, hosted by Madison’s famous Ian’s Pizza Saturday.
A sexual aggressor fled when the college-aged woman he pushed to the ground Sunday morning near State Street kicked the suspect, according to a police report.
Although the number of underage alcohol tickets the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department issued Saturday matched the number issued at the Tennessee Tech game Sept. 7, the number of people who required medical assistance decreased significantly.
An Associated Students of Madison financial committee approved funding through the General Student Services Fund for the Adventure Learning Programs and Veterans, Educators, and Traditional Students at a meeting Thursday.
Famous Madison pizzeria Ian’s is holding its inaugural National Pizza Eating Championship Saturday, when pizza lovers will compete for a $1,000 first-place prize, according to a press release.
Planned Parenthood and WisconsinEye, a nonprofit organization that airs footage of the state Legislature, have been embroiled in a debate recently over Planned Parenthood advertisements attacking a state senator for his role in a floor debate that led to new restrictions on abortions.
Rate My Professors ranked the University of Wisconsin-Madison No. 5 on a list of universities with the best professors published this week.
New “green” exercise equipment at the Southeast Recreational Facility allows the user to produce energy that is run back into the building’s power grid, according to a news release.
University Health Services will once again offer free flu shots starting Friday, Sept. 27, for all registered students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The Department of Workforce Development released July state employment statistics and preliminary statistics through August Thursday, showing 7,300 new private sector jobs and a slight decrease in unemployment.
Democratic state senators sent a letter to Gov. Scott Walker Thursday requesting the removal of former State Assembly Majority Leader Scott Suder, R-Abbotsford, from his new appointed position within the Public Service Commission, because of his association with the United Sportsmen controversy.
The city alcohol review committee approved a liquor license Wednesday for Milwaukee-based bar Red Rocks Saloon to open a new location in the building previously occupied by Logan’s Madtown Bar, at 322 W. Johnson St.
Freakfest organizers aim not only to keep the deep-seated Halloween tradition in Madison alive, but also to collect an eclectic group of musicians, more in tune with the culture of the city, to perform on State Street this year.
Director of Recreational Sports John Horn presented The Associated Students of Madison Student Council Wednesday with a plan outlining a possible overhaul to most recreational facilities on campus.
The Associated Students of Madison Sustainability Committee met Wednesday to discuss potential campaigns for the upcoming school year.
Badger football season has come around once again, but as University of Wisconsin-Madison students have begun their annual pilgrimage Camp Randall stadium, many have noticed some changes that have garnered mixed reviews.
Independent filmmakers are shooting scenes of “Medal of Victory,” an action comedy featuring two AWOL soldiers, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
The state’s Joint Committee on Finance approved a controversial budget provision Wednesday that would allow the state to use spouse and family assets to pay for costs incurred by a deceased family member who has received Medicaid care.
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