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CITY NEWS

Dane County mask mandate extended to March 1

By Jackson Mozena | Jan. 26

PHMDC officials announced that the indoor mask mandate will be extended to March following a recent uptick in cases.

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CAMPUS NEWS

ASM, TAA, BIPOC Coalition demand temporary return to remote instruction

By Ellie Bourdo | Jan. 24

Several student-led organizations, including ASM, TAA and the BIPOC Coalition, have demanded a return to remote learning amidst a COVID-19 case surge.

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CITY NEWS

Lucille restaurant fundraising to support bartender’s surgery

By Cailyn Schiltz | Jan. 22

The restaurant’s pop-up event will feature specialty cocktails and a raffle, with proceeds supporting an employee’s gender-affirming mastectomy.

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NEWS

Milwaukee attorney to be next president of UW System

By Jackson Mozena | Jan. 21

Milwaukee area attorney Jay Rothman has been selected to be the next president of the University of Wisconsin system.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County mask mandate extends to Feb. 1

By Jackson Mozena | Dec. 20

PHMDC issued a statement announcing Emergency Order #6, which will extend its indoor mask mandate to Feb. 1.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison reports highest number of COVID cases since September

By Jackson Mozena | Dec. 17

A semester peak in COVID-19 cases raises concerns regarding upcoming graduation event.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UPDATE: Cause of odor on campus due to lab incident, not gas leak

By Tyler Katzenberger | Dec. 15

At least 5 campus buildings were evacuated yesterday due to concerns of a gas leak. UWPD has since identified a lab disposing of highly concentrated chemicals to be the source of the smell.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison to offer at-home COVID-19 tests in spring semester, close several testing sites

By Jackson Mozena | Dec. 15

With only one testing site open this spring, the university will pivot to providing at-home COVID-19 tests. 

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CAMPUS NEWS

Re-Wear It hosts final clothing swap of semester

By Caitlyn Halfon | Dec. 14

In its first semester on campus, the new student organization has held monthly clothing swaps in an effort to reduce overconsumption.

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NEWS

Incident at UW-Hillel sparks conflict rather than celebration

By Andrew Kansas | Dec. 2

On the first night of Hanukkah, individuals chalked the sidewalk outside of Hillel with messages surrounding hatred and conflict.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County on track for continued increase in firearm injuries in 2021

By Francesca Pica | Dec. 2

UW Health Trauma Center treated 80% more firearm injuries in 2020 and is projected to see a similar level in 2021.

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IN-DEPTH

Porchlight tackles new challenges amid COVID-19 crisis

By Alison Stecker | Dec. 2

The pandemic shined light on previous “not humane” conditions at the homeless shelter.

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STATE NEWS

Shock and horror in Waukesha: What we know now

By Annabella Rosciglione | Dec. 2

Here’s what we now know about the incident that brought tragedy to a community.

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CITY NEWS

Madison police lieutenant caught having sexual relations in squad car resigns

By Sarah Eichstadt | Dec. 1

The resignation was announced Wednesday after the investigation of the Sept. 16 incident concluded.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County Supervisor and UW-Madison student Elena Haasl will not seek reelection

By Jackson Mozena | Nov. 30

Elena Haasl announced their intention not to run for the District 5 Supervisor position to focus on their personal wellbeing.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Virgil Abloh, UW-Madison alumni and Off-White founder, dies at 41

By Samantha Henschel | Nov. 29

Abloh had been battling cancer privately since 2019. 

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CITY NEWS

Dane County extends face covering emergency order into January

By Samantha Henschel | Nov. 23

The new order will be in effect until Jan. 3, 2022. 

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STATE NEWS

Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty on all counts in Kenosha protest shootings

By Ian Wilder | Nov. 19

After a divisive case sparking nationwide controversy and debate, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges, including first-degree intentional homicide and four other charges Friday.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Campus a capella groups unite for combined showcase

By Madeleine Afonso | Nov. 18

UW-Madison a cappella groups Fundamentally Sound and Pitches and Notes are set to perform a joint showcase and perform their newest song “Creature”.

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IN-DEPTH

UW-Madison’s history of housing shortages and displacement

By Gina Musso | Nov. 18

With UW-Madison’s student population growing over the decades, off-campus housing encroaches into Madison neighborhoods.