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Little people wrestling met with controversy in Madison

Calling themselves “The Baddest Little Show on Earth,” little people emerged through plumes of smoke into a 12 by 12-foot ring as the Extreme Midget Wrestling Foundation visited Madison Wednesday.  But while the rowdy Segredo’s crowd relished in the night’s entertainment, disability experts in the Madison area question the moral integrity of a performance that they say negatively exploits the disability.

Mifflin's unclear future

Katie Cierzan’s flat on the 500 block of West Mifflin Street has been standing 110 years and shows its age with tall pillars and noisy radiators. Even though her house is in good condition, those surrounding it are slanted with crumbling foundations. But Cierzan has made her house and neighborhood her home—and she would like to keep it that way.

ASM debates new constitution proposal

A new Associated Students of Madison constitution proposal was met with criticism Wednesday after a group of student council representatives presented legislation to put the consitution up for a vote this Spring.

Ian's Pizza may move to new location on Capitol Square

Ian’s Pizza discussed possibly relocating from their State Street location to Capitol Square at a city Vending Oversight Committee meeting Wednesday.

UW-Madison student assaulted on University Avenue early Saturday morning

Police assisted a UW-Madison student who was assaulted on University Avenue between Lake and Francis Streets early Saturday morning.

Election officials request more time for recall review

Officials reviewing signatures calling for recall elections of Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and four Republican state senators said in a letter to legislators they would request more time to review the petitions.

State supreme court votes to close some meetings to public

The Wisconsin state Supreme Court voted Monday to close its discussions over administrative and procedural matters to the public, reversing an open meeting policy that had been in place for over a decade.

$2.5 million renovations open at College, Wendt libraries

College Library and Wendt Commons Library, debuted $2.5 million in renovations designed to centralize technological resources for students Tuesday.

City ordinance targets out-of-control house parties

After four revisions and an ongoing debate since July, the city unanimously approved an ordinance to help reduce the number of out-of-control house parties Monday.

Man punches volunteer safety officer

Police arrested a Madison man late Saturday night for allegedly punching a volunteer safety patrol officer in the face.

Pulitzer-Prize winner talks post-9/11 government secrecy

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dana Priest described her work to uncover the immense expansion—and secrecy-- of the U.S. government following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Tuesday at the Fluno Center.

Dane County Board candidate announces his goals for District 5

UW-Madison student and Dane County Board candidate Leland Pan announced his platform Monday designed to strengthen the student voice in local government.

Packers’ Driver will compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Green Bay Packers star and four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Donald Driver will be a contestant on Season 14 of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.”

Walker will not challenge more signatures

Gov. Scott Walker announced Monday he will not challenge any of the more than 1 million recall signatures filed against him, leaving it up to election officials to verify the signatures.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin broadcasts first recall advertisement

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin released the first of what will likely be a barrage of recall-themed advertisements Monday, as the anticipated recall elections of Gov. Scott Walker and five Republican politicians loom ahead.

Student group raises $12,000 for child soldier prevention

 Children living in the Congo sleep with one eye open in fear of machete-clad rebel soldiers rushing into their homes and kidnapping them to serve as child soldiers. Living in terror of a real life Boogieman, the youth have been coined “night commuters” as they flee to the city where they find safety in numbers. There they find peace, if only for one night.

Proposed State Street reconstruction delayed

The city delayed a State Street reconstruction propsoal after a decision from the Landmarks Commission Monday included the potential demolition of two Mifflin Street buildings.

ASM Legislative Affairs Committee opposes proposed Senate landlord bill

Members of a student government committee endorsed a letter Monday in opposition of a Senate Bill that would give Madison landlords additional powers over tenants.

Student task force talks tuition policy changes

Student leaders gathered Monday to brainstorm plans to lobby members of a state task force on UW restructuring to consider changes to tuition policies throughout the system.

Fighting for identity: The 1969 student strike supporting UW's black community