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Athletic dept. explains policy: Officials discuss football seating enforcement with student governmen

By Whitney Newman and Meghan Chua | Oct. 26, 2012

Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Athletic Department met with student government leaders at a meeting Thursday to talk about their response to student seating issues in Camp Randall as well as a new incentive program the ticket office is testing for student basketball tickets this season.

NEWS

Former ‘Scrubs’ producer discusses non-profit work

By Sam Cusick | Oct. 26, 2012

University of Wisconsin-Madison alumnus Josh Bycel spoke on campus Thursday about his experience in the Hollywood industry, including work on noted television shows such as “Scrubs” and “Happy Endings,” as well as his non-profit work.

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State again asks for stay on Act 10 ruling

By Jack Casey | Oct. 25, 2012

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen filed a motion with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals Thursday asking for a stay on Circuit Court Judge Juan Colas’ decision repealing large parts of Gov. Scott Walker’s Act 10 law.

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Nothing small about Big Gigantic's party

By By Brian Weidy | Oct. 25, 2012

As Big Gigantic is moving from West to East between September and New Year’s Eve on their Uprising Tour, drummer Jeremy Salken took time to chat with The Daily Cardinal as he sat in Des Moines, Iowa, pondering whether or not to get Sushi from a landlocked city.

NEWS

Halloween: from riots to Freakfest: The transformation from the event’s violent past to ‘source of pride for city’

By Shannon Kelly | Oct. 25, 2012

Madison will once again host Freakfest Saturday, the annual Halloween bash that takes over State Street with music, food and costumes, which has become an integral part of Madison’s culture as a party destination on Halloween.

NEWS

The best, easiest do-it-yourself Halloween costumes

By Maggie Degroot and Taylor Harvey | Oct. 25, 2012

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. I’m not big on scary movies—too many nightmares—but who doesn’t love candy and dressing up in fun, creative costumes? However, picking out the perfect costume can not only take time, but pre-packaged costumes can get pricey. These are some fun, easy Halloween costumes you can recreate using items you already have or can get at a low price at places like Ragstock or Goodwill on State Street.

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Police say Freakfest as safe as ‘any other Saturday night’

By Abby Becker | Oct. 25, 2012

While Freakfest was plagued with riots and violence in 2006, officials say the city’s annual Halloween bash is on its way to becoming as safe as any other weekend night on State Street.

CAMPUS NEWS

SLAC, TAA rally with Palermo’s workers

By Sam Cusick | Oct. 25, 2012

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Student Labor Action Coalition and Teaching Assistants’ Association welcomed two striking Palermo’s Pizza workers to campus Wednesday to share their experiences from working for the pizza company.

CAMPUS NEWS

City, campus plan to jointly address safety

By Cheyenne Langkamp | Oct. 25, 2012

Student leaders announced plans Wednesday to begin regular meetings about campus safety issues with a variety of interested parties from within the university and the city as a whole.

CITY NEWS

New city food policy council hosts inaugural meeting

By Melissa Howison and Kyrie Caldwell | Oct. 25, 2012

A new committee designed to strengthen local food movements while promoting healthy lifestyles convened for the first time Wednesday.

NEWS

College Democrats, Republicans debate issues prior to Presidential election

By Meghan Chua | Oct. 25, 2012

Two weeks before the 2012 Presidential election, students from opposing sides of the political spectrum joined in a debate co-sponsored by a bipartisan student organization at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Wednesday.

CAMPUS NEWS

ASM to revisit creation of sustainability committee

By Paige Villiard | Oct. 25, 2012

The Associated Students of Madison Student Council decided Wednesday to reconsider the creation of a grassroots sustainability committee after University of Wisconsin-Madison students showed interest in the committee’s creation.

CITY NEWS

UW student reports ongoing fraud, scamming incident

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 25, 2012

A University of Wisconsin-Madison student reported a fraud incident to Madison police Oct. 6, which had been progressing since mid-September.

CITY NEWS

Federal transportation board approves ordinance allowing cabs to cruise State Street during peak bar hours

By The Daily Cardinal and Seth Bichler | Oct. 25, 2012

Madison cab drivers will be allowed to cruise on State Street between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. beginning Nov. 7 after receiving approval from federal transportation authorities Wednesday.

NEWS

State unemployment falls from August to September

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 25, 2012

The unemployment rate in Wisconsin decreased from August to September, according to a report released Wednesday by the Department of Workforce Development.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW releases official job listing for next chancellor

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 25, 2012

The University of Wisconsin-Madison released a formal position description for the university’s next chancellor on its Human Resources website Wednesday.

CITY NEWS

Dane County sheriffs arrest inmate missing since Oct. 13

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 24, 2012

Madison police arrested a 21-year-old McFarland man Tuesday who the Dane County Sheriff’s Office declared missing Oct. 13.

CAMPUS NEWS

Sen. Johnson speaks before student debate

By David Jones and By Lulani Dubbles | Oct. 24, 2012

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., spoke about economic issues and their importance in this year’s election at Union South Tuesday prior to a debate between members of a student panel representing different political opinions.

CITY NEWS

Freakfest ticket sales higher than last year

By Meghan Chua | Oct. 24, 2012

Frank Productions, the producer of Freakfest, has sold more tickets for admission to downtown Madison’s 2012 Halloween party than it did last year at this time, a company representative said at a press conference Tuesday.

CITY NEWS

City to reroute traffic Saturday for Homecoming, Freakfest

By Meghan Chua | Oct. 24, 2012

The city is implementing alternate traffic routes for post-game travel on Saturday in anticipation of traffic delays that could result from crowds leaving Camp Randall from the 2:30 p.m. Michigan State football game after city officials begin gating off State Street at 5 p.m. to prepare for Freakfest.