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Doyle open to medicinal marijuana

Gov. Jim Doyle said Wednesday he would not oppose the legalization of medicinal marijuana in Wisconsin.

Debate over redevelopment of Mifflin continues at Downtown Plan meeting

The controversy over the redesign of Mifflin Street was the center of attention at Tuesday's discussion of the Downtown Plan at Memorial Union.

Hot older professors spark Jillian's interest

Two men injured after Tiki Shack fight

Two men were injured during a fight at the Tiki Shack, 122 State St., early Saturday morning, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

Residents report suspicious man lurking around Mifflin

Residents of Mifflin Street should be on the lookout for a suspicious person lurking in the area.

Over 77,000 Wis. residents lost health insurance in 2009

Over 77,000 Wisconsin residents lost their health insurance coverage in 2009 because of unemployment, according to statistics released Tuesday by Citizen Action of Wisconsin.

Diversity programs yield fewer four-year grads

New data shows a significant drop in the four-year UW-Madison graduation rates for two campus diversity programs, though their retention rates are higher than the overall campus minority population.

Workshop preps students to know their rights at Freakfest

Anticipating the approaching Halloween festivities next weekend, UW students and Madison community members gathered to learn about their rights regarding police confrontation at a workshop Wednesday.

Policy prescription side effects

Although UW-Madison health officials are not releasing exact numbers, the H1N1 virus has hit UW-Madison harder than any other UW System school, according to Sarah Van Orman, executive director of University Health Services. With predictions of H1N1 having a particularly strong impact on college students throughout the country, campus officials had to make several hard decisions about how to deal with the virus before classes even started Sept. 2.

SSFC approves WISPIRG's budget after cuts

The Student Services Finance Committee voted Monday to approve budgets for the UW-Madison student organizations Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group, Greater University Tutoring Services, and Badger Catholic.

State Senate passes ban on text messaging while driving

An amended bill that would ban drivers from text messaging passed the state Senate Tuesday.

Doyle proposes lengthening school year, other reforms

Education in Wisconsin could see major reforms if a proposal from Gov. Jim Doyle suggesting longer school days and other initiatives makes it to the state Legislature. 

Bonnie spends some quality time with 'Guy'

""Turn it on,"" he said to me as he reclined on the couch, hands behind his head.

Edgewater project gains support of community

Plans for the redevelopment of the Edgewater Hotel showed signs of moving forward at Monday night's community listening session.

Public dollars could fund Court campaigns

As the fall Legislative floor session begins Tuesday, two state Supreme Court campaign finance reform bills are positioned to pass, giving qualifying candidates the ability to campaign solely with public dollars.

Health-care debate arises among student orgs

In the heat of the national health- care debate, UW-Madison student organizations are beginning to rally students on both sides of the issue.

Officials raise concerns over Madison IT security

This September a team of UW-Madison staff unveiled a new process to reduce the time it takes to eliminate former employees from accessing information technology systems, but the new process still takes longer than many others used throughout the University of Wisconsin System.  

Citizens, parishioners consider development

Community members and parishioners gathered at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Monday evening to learn and provide feedback about a proposal to redevelop the church parking lot.

Average tuition at four-year public universities rises 6.5 percent

College tuition rose by 6.5 percent on average at four-year public universities for the 2009-'10 school year, according to a report from the College Board released Tuesday.

Study: Most people care what you wear

In a recent nationwide poll published by the National Publication of Recent Polls, an overwhelming majority of Madison residents said they believe fashion, brands and image are the most important aspects of an individual's personality.