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Allied Drive community evolves, sees drop in crime and poverty rates

For many UW students the city of Madison really is just ""77 square miles surrounded by reality."" But students who venture outside the campus' bubble of higher education, vibrant political activism and its college-town atmosphere may discover outliers like Allied Drive, which has notoriously been one square mile of chronic destitution surrounded by the Madison Police Department.

Extensive overtime hours raise Madison Metro safety concerns

A Madison bus driver who worked overtime was the highest paid city government employee of 2009, raising questions as to how safe and fiscally responsible the practice of allowing unlimited overtime is.

Harvard graduate encourages activism

Derrick Ashong, Harvard graduate, musician, actor and political activist, discussed the importance of activism in bringing positive change to the country at the Distinguished Lecture Series Wednesday. In his presentation, Ashong said to change the country's political and economic situation, everyone needs to be involved in this process, not only politicians.

ASM approves campaign to help increase work-study pay

The Associated Students of Madison created an information-gathering campaign at a Student Council meeting Wednesday, focusing on financial aid for UW-Madison students on campus, specifically with regard for work-study employment programs.

Martin defends UW primate research ethics

Chancellor Biddy Martin wrote a response Wednesday to the members of the Dane County Board of Supervisors, who have recently expressed concerns with the ethics of primate research at UW-Madison.

UW student remembered by friends, family

""Dedicated"" is the word friends and family use to describe Jeffrey Slosarczyk, a UW-Madison senior who passed away Feb. 5.

Legislators say new job bill may be costly

Three state representatives are asking Gov. Jim Doyle for a cost estimate for his proposed Clean Energy Jobs Act, which aims to curb global warming in Wisconsin.

Pharmacy school raises $22M in 6-year campaign

The UW-Madison School of Pharmacy recently announced it raised more than $22 million with its People and Programs Campaign, first launched in 2004.

County Board members raise concerns about UW primate labs

Members of the Dane County Board of Supervisors voiced their concern about UW-Madison experimentation on nonhuman primates in a letter sent to Chancellor Biddy Martin Feb. 5.

Editorial Cartoon - Feb. 8, 2010

New Beer Review: Sierra Nevada Glissade

You would think we're raising chickens around here at New Beer, because all we've heard in the last few weeks is ""bock-bock-bock!"" If you enjoy a good bock (and a terrible chicken joke), then Sierra Nevada's Glissade is worth a try. However, it doesn't have any real standout qualities that push it from ""good"" to ""great.""

ASM picks new ALRC student advisor

Associated Students of Madison Chair Tyler Junger announced the appointment of Austin Buerosse as the nonvoting student technical advisor to the Alcohol License Review Committee Tuesday.

State health officials say H1N1 still a threat

State health officials are preparing for another possible H1N1 virus outbreak, according to the state epidemiologist.

Madison man nearly falls victim to Nigerian e-mail scam

A 65-year-old Madison man was nearly the victim of a Nigerian e-mail scam, according to a Madison Police Department report.

Overheard in Madison February 15-21

Overheard in Madison is The Daily Cardinal's new feature where you can post whatever funny or interesting things you overhear on campus. Just post what you hear in the comment section, it is just that easy and look for it in print this Tuesday, Feb. 23.

Payday loan compromise could increase limitations on lenders

The maximum lending amount for payday loans could be curbed under a new proposal unveiled Tuesday by state Assembly Democrats.

Quaker Steak & Lube to take place of Uno

The corner of State Street and Gorham Street will be getting a face-lift as Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grill closes to make way for Quaker Steak & Lube.

Student tenant center may not receive funding

A proposed student tenant resource center was removed from the Associated Students of Madison's budget last week, and ASM members will vote to finalize that budget Wednesday.

Lawyer shares views on food-borne illness

Lawyer Bill Marler shared some of his two decades of experience prosecuting cases of food-borne illness Monday night at Memorial Union.