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Roommates tackle, deter burglars

EPA administrator praises UW’s environmental leadership

Loud applause greeted the Environmental Protection Agency’s Lisa Jackson as the agency administrator addressed a packed Varsity Hall Thursday on the importance of the EPA’s economic role.

MCSC denied funding again, debate ensues

The Student Services Finance Committee upheld its decision to deny the Multicultural Student Coalition funding Monday.

ASM chair presents student government internal budget

Associated Students of Madison Chair Allie Gardner presented ASM’s $1.2 million internal budget to SSFC Monday night.

State Street plans prove divisive

The largest hurdle facing the redevelopment of State Street's 100 block was made explicit at a city meeting Monday: public disapproval of the demolition of six historic and landmarked buildings.

Expert: Walker recall ‘uphill battle’ for Democrats

As Democrats begin gathering signatures Tuesday in hopes of holding a recall election for Gov. Scott Walker, both parties can anticipate a taxing battle to rally constituents in their favor.

Academic Staff Assembly: monetary state cuts to UW unfair, too large

The UW-Madison Academic Staff Assembly passed a resolution Monday calling recent budget cuts to the UW System too large.

Students want Mifflin Street Block Party to continue, survey shows

As of Monday, the results of a student government survey indicate a majority of students want the Mifflin Street Block Party to continue.

Another Democrat joins U.S. Senate race

Vic Spadaro, former CEO of an Internet service provider, announced Monday he will run as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by current Sen. Herb Kohl.

Threatening gestures result in arrest outside Red Shed

A Madison man feared for his well-being Sunday night when he was confronted by another man inside the Red Shed who threatened to shoot him.

Thief attacks one grocer, subdued by another at Copps

After attacking his pursuer and fleeing the scene, a Madison youth was arrested Saturday following his attempted theft of two bottles of alcohol.

Man threatened in Francis Street bar, attacked outside

UW-Madison police arrested a man on charges of battery and disorderly conduct outside a N. Frances Street bar Saturday.

Recall of Scott Walker starts Tuesday

Wisconsin Democrats will begin circulating recall petitions for Gov. Scott Walker across the state and on the UW-Madison campus starting Nov. 15.

Campus-area bars repeal ID policy

Under pressure from the city, many downtown bars repealed their controversial ID policies that required patrons to provide valid driver's licenses or passports to enter.

UW seeks to increase higher education ties with China

Administrators at UW-Madison are hoping to expand study abroad, internship and research opportunities for students and faculty by creating the university's first foreign office in China.

University officials consider future of ‘Wisconsin Idea’

UW-Madison representatives met Friday to discuss the future of the "Wisconsin Idea" as well as the relationships between the university and state and local communities.

Faculty discuss programs for new students

UW-Madison faculty discussed ways to improve programs for first-year and transfer students at the annual First-Year Conference Friday.

Former UW-Madison Special Assistant to the Chancellor LaMarr Billups dies

Former senior special assistant to the chancellor and Madison community leader LaMarr Billups died Friday at his home in Virginia.

City to implement lighting to improve safety on campus

City engineers plan to add more street lighting along Orchard and Spring Streets to increase overall student safety.

Madison Planning Staff voices disapproval of State Street renovations

A city planning staff member said Thursday he does not support renovations proposed by philanthropists W. Jerome Frautschi and his wife Pleasant Flowers that would demolish and redevelop six buildings located on the 100 block of State Street.