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10/23/2009 - Crossword Solution

Wisconsin has fourth-highest job-loss rate

Wisconsin ranked among the top four states with the highest job losses percentage-wise according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

ASM announces results, notes increased turnout

Associated Students of Madison's Student Election Commission met Thursday night to announce the results of the fall ASM elections.

After final committee approval, Peace Park moves to Council

The State Street Design Project Oversight Committee unanimously approved the latest plans to revamp Peace Park at their meeting Thursday.

Barrett to decide on governors' race in the coming weeks

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will announce his decision on whether he will run for Governor in 2010 in the coming weeks, a campaign representative said Thursday.

Sexual assault occurs on University Ave.

A young Madison woman was sexually assaulted along the outskirts of campus Wednesday evening, according to a police report.

Committee will consider coverage mandate at UW

A new committee will consider mandating health insurance for all UW students, among other options, when it evaluates the UW System's insurance policies next semester, according to UW System Assistant Vice President Larry Rubin. 

ALRC OKs bars, rejects student voting member

The city's Alcohol License Review Committee granted licenses to two establishments at Wednesday's meeting, but denied a proposed amendment to add a student voting member to the committee.

Urban Design Commission reviews new ice rink designs

Designs for a new ice rink serving UW-Madison athletics and church apartments near the Holy Redeemer Church were presented to the city's Urban Design Commission on Wednesday.

Wisconsin has fourth-highest job-loss rate

Wisconsin ranked among the top four states with the highest job losses percentage-wise according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

CWC makes its case to Student Judiciary

The Campus Women's Center presented its case regarding the Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee's decision to deny their funding eligibility to ASM's Student Judiciary panel in a general appeal hearing Wednesday.

Brothers bar owners file lawsuit against UW System

The owners of Brothers Bar and Grill, Marc and Eric Fortney, filed a lawsuit against the UW System Board of Regents Tuesday over disagreements regarding the UW System's plans to purchase the land on which the bar is located.

UW System committee may reform insurance policies

The UW System Board of Regents is forming a committee to analyze and potentially alter the system's current health insurance policies, according to Larry Rubin, associate vice president for the UW System.

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.

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.

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.

Common Council extends tougher regulations for property owners

The Madison Common Council approved a chronic nuisance ordinance at Tuesday's meeting, effectively making property owners more responsible for troublesome behavior that occurs on their property.

Residents report suspicious man lurking around Mifflin

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