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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.

Star-studded stunts beg for our attention

Unless you are illiterate, live in the center of the Earth, or are my whorish ex-girlfriend Sherry, then you most certainly heard about the tale of little Falcon Heene: the boy who had America holding its collective breath at the end of last week. For a few gripping hours, authorities believed the child had climbed inside a large weather balloon the family built, and had set sail almost 7,000 feet above the Earth. As it turns out, the family likely faked the whole ordeal as a publicity stunt to get their own TV show.

H1N1 vaccine arrives on campus, cases remain constant

University Health Services plans to hold several large-scale student vaccination clinics on campus as early as Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Two men injured after Tiki Shack fight

Two men were injured during a fight at the Tiki Shack, 122 State St., early Saturday morning, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

Hot older professors spark Jillian's interest

Study: Most people care what you wear

In a recent nationwide poll published by the National Publication of Recent Polls, an overwhelming majority of Madison residents said they believe fashion, brands and image are the most important aspects of an individual's personality.

Average tuition at four-year public universities rises 6.5 percent

College tuition rose by 6.5 percent on average at four-year public universities for the 2009-'10 school year, according to a report from the College Board released Tuesday.

Badgers kick off final home games against rival Marquette

The Wisconsin men's soccer team will return to the McClimon Complex Wednesday to start its last homestand of 2009 against Marquette. Coming off a 2-1 victory over No. 16 Northwestern, the Badgers will look to ride the momentum from their penalty-kick victory into the matchup.

Edgewater project gains support of community

Plans for the redevelopment of the Edgewater Hotel showed signs of moving forward at Monday night's community listening session.

Doyle proposes lengthening school year, other reforms

Education in Wisconsin could see major reforms if a proposal from Gov. Jim Doyle suggesting longer school days and other initiatives makes it to the state Legislature. 

Bonnie spends some quality time with 'Guy'

""Turn it on,"" he said to me as he reclined on the couch, hands behind his head.

Public dollars could fund Court campaigns

As the fall Legislative floor session begins Tuesday, two state Supreme Court campaign finance reform bills are positioned to pass, giving qualifying candidates the ability to campaign solely with public dollars.

SSFC approves WISPIRG's budget after cuts

The Student Services Finance Committee voted Monday to approve budgets for the UW-Madison student organizations Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group, Greater University Tutoring Services, and Badger Catholic.

Policy prescription side effects

Although UW-Madison health officials are not releasing exact numbers, the H1N1 virus has hit UW-Madison harder than any other UW System school, according to Sarah Van Orman, executive director of University Health Services. With predictions of H1N1 having a particularly strong impact on college students throughout the country, campus officials had to make several hard decisions about how to deal with the virus before classes even started Sept. 2.

State Senate passes ban on text messaging while driving

An amended bill that would ban drivers from text messaging passed the state Senate Tuesday.

Officials raise concerns over Madison IT security

This September a team of UW-Madison staff unveiled a new process to reduce the time it takes to eliminate former employees from accessing information technology systems, but the new process still takes longer than many others used throughout the University of Wisconsin System.