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Chancellor Blank speaks on ‘crises’ facing UW

By Will Cioci | Sep. 30

Blank spoke with student journalists about the campus reopening, racial injustice and tensions between the UW and local officials

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Finally some good f*cking news: Plaza Tavern receives over $70,000 in donations to stay open

By Jackson Mozena | Sep. 29

The Plaza tavern’s GoFundMe campaign likely to reach $75,000 goal after just one week.

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State of the art recreational center ‘the Nick’ opens on campus

By Nathan Denzin | Sep. 29

On Sept. 28, the Nicholas Recreational Center opened the doors to many of its facilities for UW-Madison students.

Libertarian candidate Jo Jorgensen preached her small government policy platform to Madison residents Saturday as a challenge to establishment candidates President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.

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Libertarian presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen campaigns in Madison

By Tyler Katzenberger | Sep. 29

Libertarian presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen visited Madison on Saturday as part of her “Real Change for Real People” campaign tour to promote her platform as a third party candidate.

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City fields concerns regarding the legitimacy of 'Democracy in the Park' event

By Addison Lathers | Sep. 28

The Friday event proceeded as planned amid calls from GOP legislators to cancel.

UW-Madison’s Jerlando Jackson’s commentary pointed out that recent unrest in Kenosha after the shooting of Black man by the police holds historical roots and accentuates an ongoing problem of racism within Wisconsin.

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UW-Madison faculty member addresses Kenosha shooting, broader racism in Wisconsin

By Grace Hodgman | Sep. 28

In a recent interview with Diverse Issues in Higher Education, UW-Madison’s Jerlando Jackson attributed long-standing racial inequalities as causes for recent protests in Kenosha, Wis., after the shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man, by a police officer.

The UW-Madison Election Research Center released its third set of polling results and found that Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads incumbent President Trump in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

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Biden ahead of Trump in battleground states, according to new poll results

By Michael Parsky | Sep. 25

In its latest poll, the UW-Madison Elections Research Center found that Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads in three battleground states over incumbent President Donald Trump as the November Presidential election nears.

Twenty-six Fraternity and Sorority houses have been issued quarantine orders by Public Health Madison & Dane County in conjunction with the university.

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Fraternity leaders frustrated with misleading communication from UW administration

By Joe Rickles and Jessica Sonkin | Sep. 24

Fraternity leaders say that UW administrators were not in contact with them to prevent the spread of COVID-19, contrary to statements from university officials.

An open records request revealed MPD spent thousands on tear gas, pepper spray and foam bullets used during racial justice demonstrations where UWPD assisted in crowd control.

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The budget of the MPD is outrageous and needs to change': MPD spent nearly $20,000 on crowd control in three days of protests

By Kate Van Dyke | Sep. 24

The Madison Police Department spent nearly $20,000 on tear gas, pepper spray, foam bullets and other riot control materials in response to protests after the death of George Floyd from May 30 to June 1, according to an open records request.

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Fall 2020 student enrollment largest in UW-Madison history despite COVID-19

By Jackson Mozena | Sep. 23

UW-Madison hosts its largest student body and second largest freshman class on record despite pandemic-related concerns.

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Body camera pilot program moved forward by Madison Committee

By Molly Carmichael | Sep. 23

The Finance Committee voted to approve the program that could fund 48 body cameras for police officers.

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Joe Biden makes second campaign visit to Wisconsin

By Alexa Heller | Sep. 22

On Monday, former Vice President and Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden made his second campaign trip to Wisconsin, visiting the Wisconsin Aluminum foundry in the northeastern county of Manitowoc.

On July 10, MMSD settled on Dr. Carlton Jenkins to be the district’s first Black superintendent.

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After a turbulent search process, MMSD’s first Black superintendent takes charge

By Benjamin Farrell | Sep. 21

MMSD’s new superintendent Dr. Calrton Jenkins begins his first semester following a long and controversial candidate search.

UW-Madison responded to a complaint filed by PETA in addressing spurious claims of mistreatment at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center.

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UW-Madison rebukes PETA claims of animal mistreatment

By Grace Hodgman | Sep. 21

Following an earlier complaint against one of its animal facilities, the University of Wisconsin-Madison released a statement claiming the accusations misrepresented a UW lab in its treatment of primates.

The superintendent discussed disparities in internet access, especially for children of color and children in poverty, as well as funding for special education and mental health services.

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Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor delivers 2020 State of Education Address

By Hope Karnopp | Sep. 18

Wisconsin State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor delivered a virtual State of Education Address from the Capitol on Thursday, addressing the individual and collective challenges in education posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The return of Badger Football raises concerns with Dane County Officials

By Jackson Mozena | Sep. 18

Tailgating likely to cause infections across Dane County County, Officials warn.

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Tuition reimbursement deadline extension aims to comfort students and families

By Jessica Sonkin | Sep. 17

UW-Madison students looking to withdraw from the Fall 2020 semester due to COVID-19 related reasons may now receive full tuition refunds up until Friday, Sept. 18.

As COVID-19 alters tax revenue and distorts the marketplace, the Madison City Council reduced funding toward several tourist sites and approved a measure that would help finance a new indoor public market.

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City Council slashes tourism funding, takes steps to secure grant for new public market

By Samantha Henschel | Sep. 17

Amid market changes and declining revenue due to COVID-19, the Madison City Council slashed funding for three prominent tourism organizations, but also applied for a federal grant to help finance the construction of another project — an indoor public market.

As COVID-19 continues to spread in Dane County, some UW-Madison students have fostered and adopted dogs in order to cope with living in a time of social distancing.

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Students turn to foster, adopt dogs in time of pandemic, stress

By Rosie Marder | Sep. 17

Missing the companionship of her dog at home, UW-Madison senior Becca Bell decided to bring the comforts of a furry friend to her college apartment.

The City-County building serves as the seat of Madison's local government.

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Madison City Council hears proposals to change council structure

By Addison Lathers | Sep. 16

The City Council will soon decide whether or not to put changes to the council’s structure on the spring ballot.