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Want to be governor? Protect universities

For the past two weeks, student protests have rocked the University of California. These marches and sit-ins follow a decision by the University of California Board of Regents to raise tuition by 32 percent for the next school year, a move which itself was prompted by $800 million in budget cuts to the University of California system by the state. With numerous states facing similar budget difficulties, it is reasonable for UW-Madison students to wonder if they will be the next to see their tuition raise by a third.

12/01/2009 - Charlie and Boomer

Democrat Tim John enters governor race

Tim John, an Oconomowoc resident and president of a Milwaukee printing company, announced his candidacy Friday as a Democrat for the 2010 governor's race.

12/01/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

Alleged burglar arrested near Regent Street

A Madison man who could be linked to several recent burglaries was arrested early last week near the Regent Street neighborhood, according to a police report.

Doyle approval hits 29 percent, Feingold still strong in polls

Gov. Jim Doyle's approval rating has dropped to 29 percent, according to a recent poll from North Carolina-based Public Policy Polling.

12/01/2009 - Crossword Solution

12/01/2009 - Sid and Phil

Opinion polls predict a close race among governor candidates

The 2010 race for the governorship is up for grabs, according to a new poll from Public Policy Polling.

12/01/2009 - Evil Bird

In 46 years since Kennedy assassination, presidential security efforts have evolved

President Barack Obama's recent visit to Madison's Wright Middle School only weeks before the anniversary of former President John Kennedy's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963—46 years ago Sunday—provides a look at the evolution of presidential security.

UW-Madison students eligible to receive H1N1 vaccine

Young adults and school-age children are now eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccine, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Monday.

UC tuition hike draws attention to fiscal woes

Because of financial pressures, the University of California Board of Regents approved a plan Thursday to raise tuition by 32 percent over the next year, the most drastic response yet to the recession by a state university system.

150 students turn out to discuss diversity issues

UW-Madison junior Marie Tapp only budgeted food for about 20 students when she pitched the idea of a diversity forum to her house fellow two weeks ago. Instead, about 150 students showed up at Smith Hall Monday night.

Student-athlete leads Thanksgiving food drive

A UW-Madison student-athlete and founder of the Red and White Hunger Fight recently led the second annual campuswide Thanksgiving food drive for families in need throughout the area.

11/23/2009 - Evil Bird

State senator asks Audit Bureau to review BadgerCare

A full review of BadgerCare, a Wisconsin health-care reimbursement program for low-income families, was requested from the Legislative Audit Bureau Friday by state Sen. Mary Lazich, R-New Berlin.

9 months after UW cuts contract, apparel maker reopens disputed factory

Russell Athletics, a clothing company that formerly produced licensed UW-Madison athletic apparel, announced plans last week to reopen a factory in Honduras and rehire the 1,200 workers who were let go when the factory shut down business last year.

Gun aimed at driver after 'dirty looks' exchanged, no one injured

Ten days ago a 29-year-old Madison man was driving toward West Washington Avenue from Park Street on a Friday afternoon when the driver of a passing car waved a gun at him, according to a recent police report.

DMV closed Friday for furlough day

As part of the 2009-'11 biennial state budget, all employees at the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles will take a furlough day this Friday.