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HHS Secretary: H1N1 vaccine available in early October for college campuses

Limited supplies of an H1N1 virus vaccine will be available earlier than anticipated and ready by the first week of October, according to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius.

Man robbed at gunpoint on Bassett Street

A Madison resident was allegedly robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning in a well-populated downtown neighborhood.

Assembly approves drunken driving bill

The Wisconsin state Assembly voted unanimously Thursday to pass a drunken driving reform bill that increases penalties for those who drive under the influence.

Chancellor aims for UW advancement

University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Carolyn ""Biddy"" Martin met with The Daily Cardinal editors Friday to discuss the Madison Initiative, diversity on campus and other topics of interest to students.

Pavement reuinion draws music media divide

The biggest news the music world experienced in the past few weeks revolves around a band whose best album took 15 years to sell 150,000 copies. The early '90s saw Nirvana unleash grunge, the Red Hot Chili Peppers maintain edgy alternative and Boyz II Men top the charts for months at a time. But instead, it is the reunion of Pavement, indie-rock icons from the same period, shaking up music fans around the world as much as the death of the King of Pop.

Dog Jog raises money for animal shelters in Wisconsin

UW-Madison's football team may have tamed the Wofford Terriers Saturday afternoon, but a group of dogs had their day Sunday morning in the School of Veterinary Medicine's 26th annual Dog Jog.

Police, DAs face budget constraints

Amid one of the toughest city and county budgets the Madison area has seen in years, officials said they want to alleviate public concern while attempting to fix gaps in the criminal justice system.

Music industry needs to give middlemen the ax

Have you ever wondered why anyone would pay a dollar a song when they can just get the music for free? You can find thousands of CD's through the library, download the music from a file sharing program or use a torrent site with almost no risk. Anyone can, and most students do, obtain multiple gigabytes of music in just a few days for free and without punishment. To get the same amount of music would legitimately cost thousands of dollars and be incredibly more time consuming than simply downloading any song you wanted.

Authoritarian attitude dilutes Halloween fun

I am one of a few UW-Madison undergraduate students who can personally testify to the notion that Halloween in this city ain't what it used to be.

Cigarette tax trades rights to halt deficit

Chancellor Martin preparing for future

This past Friday, the Daily Cardinal Editorial Board had the opportunity to meet with Chancellor Carolyn ""Biddy"" Martin to discuss some of the university's most pressing issues. With a year under her belt, Martin is due for some of the first appraisals of her job performance, most of which is tethered to the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates. But considering how much the Madison Initiative is dependent upon the future, most of the conversation looked ahead.

Willy Street fair offers support for neighborhood, residents

The Williamson-Marquette area came alive over the weekend as the 32nd annual Willy Street Fair showed residents a good time amid Madison's near east-side neighborhoods.

Protestors call for single-payer health-care plan at Capitol rally

Supporters of a single-payer health-care system rallied at the Capitol Thursday with members of Mad as Hell Doctors and state Sen. Mark Miller, D-Monona.

House OKs student aid act, but ASM objects

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act Wednesday, which would invest almost $500 million in financial aid for students throughout Wisconsin.

State Rep. Brett Davis throws his hat in ring for lieutenant governor race

State Rep. Brett Davis, R-Oregon, filed for a possible run for lieutenant governor in the 2010 race Thursday.

Officials reveal plan to reduce sexual assault

UW-Madison officials partnered with student advocacy groups and law enforcement Thursday to unveil a new campuswide initiative to address the problems of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking.

DNA samples of 12,000 felons missing from database

DNA from 12,000 convicted felons is missing from the statewide DNA database, according to a memo from the Wisconsin Department of Justice released Wednesday.

Student input sought for Halloween planning

As Halloween and State Street's Freakfest get closer, it brings both anticipation and anxiety. At the city's Downtown Coordinating Committee meeting Thursday at Memorial Union, members said it was important to create both a safe and fun environment for this year's Halloween.

Unemployment drops to 8.4 percent

Wisconsin's unemployment rate is down for the third month in a row, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced Thursday.