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10/28/2009 - The Graph Giraffe

Lawton out of the 2010 race for governor

Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton dropped out of the 2010 gubernatorial race Monday, citing ""very personal""  reasons for her decision.

Officials, students encourage hip-hop studies

Damon Williams, UW-Madison vice provost for diversity and climate, encouraged students and faculty to consider the creation of a hip-hop studies program during his discussion Monday.

Officials announce Freakfest details, prepare for popular annual event

Frank Productions and Madison city officials announced details Monday for Madison's fourth-annual Freakfest celebration.

Board of Estimates discusses amendments, funding issues

Nineteen amendments to Madison's 2010 Executive Operating Budget were discussed at the Board of Estimates meeting Monday night.

Obama to visit Madison Nov. 4

President Barack Obama will visit Madison Nov. 4, according to Wispolitics.com and the Wisconsin State Journal.

Premiere Madison tasting event a sweet success

It was easy to be swept up in the elated atmosphere upon entering the Alliant Energy Center this past weekend, as the 8th annual Madison Food & Wine Show was in full swing. Featuring over 150 exhibitors including wineries, cheese makers and local restaurants and bakeries, this event is Madison's gourmet tasting event of the year attended by over 6,000 people.

Breaking news: Lawton out of gov. campaign

Lawton's exit leaves Democratic field largely open with sudden e-mail announcing her decision.

Assembly passes bill banning minors from drinking in taverns

A bill prohibiting minors from drinking in taverns passed out of the Assembly Committee on Urban and Local Affairs Thursday.

Enrollment of immigrants at UW still low

Although UW-Madison students who are undocumented immigrants may qualify for in-state tuition, the rate of such students using this option remains relatively low.

Grad school reform still faces criticism

UW-Madison faculty, staff and students continued to scrutinize Provost Paul DeLuca's graduate school restructuring proposal at his fifth and final town hall meeting Friday, while Chancellor Biddy Martin offered several reassurances.

Rep. Wood will not seek re-election in 2010

State Rep. Jeffrey Wood, I-Chippewa Falls, announced Friday he will not seek re-election in 2010.

Two men robbed by four suspects on Monroe St.

Two young men were robbed early Sunday morning around 12:30 a.m. on the 1600 block of Monroe Street.

Fat Sandwich Company worker assaulted, robbed

A sandwich delivery man making a late-night delivery on Saturday was robbed along the 1300 block of Chandler Street, according to a police report.

H1N1 vaccines run out, priority groups come first

The long-awaited supply of H1N1 vaccinations, amid a national health emergency declared by President Obama, will be short-lived, according to the Madison and Dane County Public Health Department.

SSFC OKs budgets for ALPs, F.H. King

The Student Services Finance Committee approved budgets for the Adventure Learning Program and F.H. King at the meeting Thursday.

Barrett to decide on governors' race in the coming weeks

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will announce his decision on whether he will run for Governor in 2010 in the coming weeks, a campaign representative said Thursday.

After final committee approval, Peace Park moves to Council

The State Street Design Project Oversight Committee unanimously approved the latest plans to revamp Peace Park at their meeting Thursday.

Sexual assault occurs on University Ave.

A young Madison woman was sexually assaulted along the outskirts of campus Wednesday evening, according to a police report.

ASM announces results, notes increased turnout

Associated Students of Madison's Student Election Commission met Thursday night to announce the results of the fall ASM elections.