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Abortion bill discussed in Assembly Committee on Health

UW-Madison ranked as nation's fifth-highest top-value university

In the midst of a year when student groups have protested the high tuition costs of higher education, UW-Madison is the fifth-highest-valued public university in the country, according to a list released Monday by The Princeton Review.

While UW "meme" Facebook page becomes phenomenon, some posts are controversial

UW-Madison students are experiencing a new distraction from homework, lecture and boredom after a Facebook page dedicated to university -related "memes" launched Tuesday, recieving more than 7,000 "likes" within the first 24 hours of its creation.

GAB will not allow third-party participation in checking recall petitions

The Government Accountability Board voted against using recall petition evaluations provided by a Tea Party-affiliated organization to help officially review petitions in a special meeting Tuesday.

Campus parking permit prices could increase by as much as $45 next year

Prices for campus parking permits could go up next year, members of UW-Madison's Student Transportation Board learned Tuesday.

Fitzgerald will challenge enough signatures to prevent recall election

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, will challenge the legitimacy of enough petition signatures to prevent a recall election, local news outlets reported Tuesday.

After officially announcing she will run in a recall, Falk begins canvassing WI

Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk officially announced her intent to run for governor in the event of a recall election of Republican Governor Scott Walker in Milwaukee Tuesday.

Group recommends giving Regents more flexibility from the state

While the state granted the system greater flexibility this year in its biennial budget, a committee of Regents and chancellors said the system would still benefit from more flexibility.

Overture Center announces new CEO

The Overture Center Foundation announced veteran performing arts executive Ted DeDee as its new CEO Tuesday.

Tibet burning: UW students react to protests

In the past year, 19 Tibetans lit themselves on fire in protest of a Chinese government that recently increased its security forces in Tibet, killing one protester in the process. At UW-Madison, campus group Students for a Free Tibet is speaking out against the alleged human rights violations. This is the first article of a three-part series that explores the issue.

Second allegation against John Chadima reports "inappropriate misconduct"

After a second man reported inappropriate misconduct by former Senior Associate Athletic Director John Chadima, UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward announced Monday the university will launch another investigation into his behavior.

Legislative Affairs talks Mifflin, Responsible Action Policy

Associated Students of Madison Chair Allie Gardner told the student government’s Legislative Affairs Committee Monday that members of the state’s committee dedicated to studying the restructuring of the UW System have been unresponsive to students’ requests to speak at its upcoming meeting, where the task force will discuss tuition.

Documents show Wisconsin Republicans pledged secrecy during redistricting process; Voces de la Frontera files complaint

After uncovering documents showing lawmakers signed agreements promising secrecy during the redistricting process, a Wisconsin immigrants rights group filed a complaint Monday alleging Republican leaders violated state law.

Taxi strikes pedestrian at Johnson and Frances Street

A taxi with the right of way hit a woman after she reportedly ran into traffic at the intersection of W. Johnson and N. Frances Street just after midnight Sunday morning.

Faculty Senate hears recommendation to give student on Academic Planning Council voting rights

UW-Madison’s Faculty Senate heard a recommendation that would give voting rights to the student member on the university’s committee that oversees academic issues and changes.

City approves St. Paul's student center designs

A city commission approved St. Paul’s University Catholic Center’s designs Monday for a new student center for Library Mall.

Election officials will not accept recall review from groups not directly involved in recall effort

The state agency responsible for reviewing recall petitions said Monday groups not directly involved in the recall effort would not be allowed to analyze the validity of signatures.

SSFC hears budget proposal for Child Care Tuition Assistance Program

The Student Services Finance Committee heard a budget proposal for UW-Madison’s student child care service on Monday.

Student group recognizes Stalking Awareness Month with social networking events

In recognition of Stalking Awareness Month, the student group, Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment is holding a series of events between Feb. 6 and Feb. 28.

Walker to meet “John Doe” prosecuter

Gov. Scott Walker said Friday he plans to meet with the prosecutor investigating illegal activities at his former Milwaukee County Executive office that have led to charges against five of his former aides and associates.