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09/14/2009 - You Can Run

Rough job market encourages adaptation

Thirty-seven job applications, then eight e-mail rejections and nothing more. This isn't the worst nightmare of a recent graduate, but a harsh reality facing many college students. Even though the economy seems to be on the mend, the employment rate is diving further. At the university level, job losses may go by hundreds, while working opportunities come in single digits. In this climate, part-time positions, also a top choice for students, take the hardest hit.

UW System committee moves forward on troubled IT project

A UW System Board of Regents committee approved the $33.5 million annual budget to continue a systemwide IT project Thursday, apparently following UW System President Kevin Reilly's advice to ""hold your nose and do what is necessary.""

Badgers head west for out-of-conference weekend series

The Wisconsin men's soccer team will travel to San Diego this weekend to participate in a four-team tournament hosted by the University of San Diego and San Diego State University. 

UW Housing providing isolated areas for students with H1N1

Carson Gulley Commons will be serving more than food if swine flu cases continue on campus.

Campus organizations unite to remember 9/11 victims

In honor of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the College Democrats and the College Republicans are collaborating to hold a memorial ceremony on Bascom Hill Friday.

Paulus goes from Duke hardwood to Syracuse grass, shows his versatility

Multi-sport athletes at the collegiate and professional levels have always been rare when each game requires so much devotion of time and effort in order to become the best. The critics reason that individuals can't possibly reach  maximum potential in a particular sport if they're trying to juggle two games at a time.

New Central Library will enlighten city

The city of Madison is one built around education and lifelong learning. Unfortunately, the city does not have a central library to match the overall vision of the city. Mayor Dave Cieslewicz's capital budget has made room for the renovation of Madison's Central Library on Mifflin Street, and it's about time. As long as some functional concessions are made in order to turn the library into a multi-purpose piece of property, there is no reason that the library should not be upgraded to better blend with its scholarly surroundings.

Firm for UW System HR project investigated

The main consulting firm for the UW System's proposed $81.5 million human resources project has been under investigation since early August for accounting issues, UW System President Kevin Reilly told state lawmakers Wednesday.

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Officials encourage students to seek support, utilize resources

UW-Madison officials urge students to reach out to campus resources for support and counseling following the death of a UW-Madison student in the dorms Tuesday.

09/11/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

UW College Republicans taking a new direction

 Mention Madison, Wisconsin to any conservative in the Midwest and it's sure to elicit a reaction. Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in how liberal the UW campus is, and unfortunately it's been difficult to combat it. In the past, it's been a struggle to locate the conservative presence anywhere in Madison.

09/11/2009 - Crossword Solution

UW employees found misusing state funds

Over $74,400 in inappropriate purchases made by state employees on items, including a vacation package to Las Vegas, a personal laptop and expensive tickets to a theater production, were identified by the Legislative Audit Bureau Wednesday in an audit of purchasing card use.

Power plant to switch to renewable biofuels

UW-Madison Facilities Planning and Management plans to completely phase coal out of operations in the Charter Street heating plant by 2013, soliciting public feedback at a meeting Wednesday.