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Milwaukee city officials ask UW to drop adidas

Police arrest man for theft, drugs

Madison police arrested a Milwaukee man Sunday morning for stealing a woman’s personal belongings outside State Street Brats, according to a police report.

UW-Milwaukee student newspaper cuts print edition

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s weekly student newspaper, The UWM Post, announced Monday it will no longer publish a print edition, choosing instead to create a fully online medium.

Record three million Wisconsin voters turn out in Nov. 6 election

Wisconsin voters turned out in record numbers Nov. 6, casting over three million votes in the 2012 General Election, according to the Government Accountability Board.

City officials hear plans for new Theta Chi house, consider other downtown proposal

City officials heard the initial development proposal for a fraternity house remodel and postponed further discussion on a downtown development seeking final approval at an Urban Design Commission meeting Wednesday.

UW-Madison senior dies Wednesday

A 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-Madison senior died Wednesday, according to Dean of Students Lori Berquam.

Officials: budget projection optimistic for UW System

State legislators and university officials said the outlook for state funding of Wisconsin’s universities might be brighter following the Department of Administration’s announcement that the state is projected to have $1.5 billion more than originally projected in the 2013-15 biennial budget.

ASM, UW officials discuss raising student awareness of campus financial resources

The Associated Students of Madison University Affairs Committee held a meeting Wednesday to discuss ways to make students more aware of the university’s resources to help students manage their personal finances.

Sports Illustrated poll shows ‘Jump Around’ to be best college football gameday tradition in nation

Sports Illustrated announced Tuesday that fans voted the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s “Jump Around” as the greatest in the nation, following a season-long campaign to find the best gameday tradition in college football.

Campus groups join to collect goods for hurricane victims

The Associated Students of Madison is collaborating with multiple campus groups to collect goods for a Hurricane Sandy Relief Drive to run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 8.

Diversity committee structure finalized

Members of the Campus Diversity and Climate Committee met Monday to approve the makeup of a special ad hoc committee that will create the next University of Wisconsin-Madison strategic diversity plan.

ASM supports HR Redesign, passes 2013-14 Internal Budget

Associated Students of Madison unanimously approved a resolution in support of the controversial Human Resources Redesign project as well as passed the 2013-14 ASM Internal Budget at its meeting Wednesday.

Man arrested for stealing, selling bikes

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department arrested Ryan Loughrin Wednesday for stealing and selling multiple bicycles on campus, according to UWPD Sergeant Aaron Chapin.

UW ranked fourth largest research spender in nation

The University of Wisconsin-Madison spent the fourth-highest amount of money nationally on research for the 2011 fiscal year.

UW System announces initial Flexible Option degree program specifics

The University of Wisconsin System announced Wednesday it will likely become the first public university system in the nation to implement a Flexible Option degree program, which is designed to provide a new way for working adults to earn a college degree.

MC Lyte scholarship winners announced at Soul Train Awards

Distinguished hip-hop artist MC Lyte announced Sunday at the Soul Train Awards the winners of two four-year, full-tuition scholarships to the University of Wisconsin-Madison through the First Wave/MC Lyte scholarship.

Renovation project on south side may lead to more affordable student housing

A controversial housing development proposal that city officials approved Tuesday could set a precedent for more affordable housing on campus, Mayor Paul Soglin said at a press conference Wednesday.

UW considers real-time bus arrival screens

University of Wisconsin-Madison students could see screens that show real-time bus arrival times in university housing and dining locations as early as next semester, according to Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Committee member Ryan Prestil.

MLB commissioner Bud Selig visits UW, discusses sports ethics

Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus Tuesday to discuss ethical practices within the MLB organization as part of Ethics Week, an event put on by the Wisconsin School of Business.

Berquam proposes additional mental health resources

Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students Lori Berquam updated student government leaders Tuesday about Division of Student Life initiatives, including the proposed addition of two temporary staff members to assist in mental health advising.