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ASM recommends Woulf for voting member on ALRC

The Associated Students of Madison Student Council voted Wednesday to recommend Mark Woulf to fill the position of a citizen-voting member on the Alcohol License Review Committee.

UW students struggle with restrictive HMOs

If UW-Madison student Steven Sobeck asked every clinic in Madison to treat and refill his prescriptions for hyperthyroidism, their response would be unanimous: ""Go home."" 

Early voting leads to lower voter turnout

Early voting policies lead to lower voter turnout according to a new study conducted by UW-Madison political science professors in conjunction with the Government Accountability Board.

Football game sparks dreams of diamonds

Romance is not my thing. Some people like it, some don't. I am in the latter category. Sure, flowers are nice, chocolate is better, but I'd rather have a six pack of Spotted Cow and a slice of Ian's any day.

Petition to unionize UW System employees

Three unions, all of which represent UW System employees, filed petitions with the Wisconsin Employment Relations Committee to include the employees in unions last week.

UW PACE project says alcohol crimes are down

Alcohol-related crimes on campus and the surrounding community have steadily decreased over the past six years, according to UW-Madison's PACE Project, whose members held a meeting Tuesday at Memorial Union to present their findings.

Lawmakers look for BadgerCare alternative

An increased demand for health insurance and a large waiting list for the BadgerCare Core Plus Plan has prompted the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to propose a ""bare bones"" plan for poor, childless adults.

Panel addresses setbacks with health-care bill

The UW Madison College Republicans hosted a health care panel discussion Tuesday in response to the current bills moving forward at the federal level.

Illegal tobacco sales to minors in Wisconsin on the decline

Illegal tobacco sales to Wisconsin minors decreased significantly in 2009, according to a sales compliance report released Monday.

UW H1N1 cases decrease

University Health Services released statistics Tuesday revealing a sharp decline in the number of H1N1 cases on campus after a slight spike around the end of October.

UWPD still investigating body found near Picnic Point

The UW-Madison Police Department announced Monday they believe the body found near Picnic Point over the weekend died as the result of a self-inflicted injury.

State lawmakers introduce medical marijuana legislation

Medical marijuana may be legalized in Wisconsin if a bill announced Monday makes it through the state Legislature.

City committee reviews proposed Mendota Ct. apartment designs

Madison's Landmarks Commission discussed both demolitions and restorations of several historic properties in the campus area Monday.

Out-of-towner assaulted by supposed TV personality

A visiting Illinois resident was assaulted Saturday afternoon after requesting a picture with a supposed television personality, according to a police report.

UW study abroad in top ten nationally

UW-Madison's study abroad program ranked in the top ten among U.S. research universities, according to a report released Monday.

Forum addresses decision-making process for Madison Initiative funding

Faculty from departments across campus gathered Tuesday for an open discussion regarding the decision-making process for the use of Madison Initiative for Undergraduates funding.

ASM presents solution to high textbook prices

The Associated Students of Madison's Affordable Textbook Campaign presented a resolution addressing campus textbook policies to the Faculty Senate's University Committee Monday.

New legislation intends to reform Milwaukee Public Schools system

Two Democratic state Senators introduced new legislation Monday aimed at reforming the Milwaukee Public Schools system.

License fees for street vendors is increased

Street vendors will need to pay a little extra for their operating licenses because of a proposal approved by Madison's Common Council Tuesday night.