Passenger rail proposals face roadblock in budget committee
By Ryan Hebel | May. 1, 2009Democrats on the Joint Finance Committee struggled Thursday to reach an agreement on the transit proposals in Gov. Doyle's budget.
Democrats on the Joint Finance Committee struggled Thursday to reach an agreement on the transit proposals in Gov. Doyle's budget.
UW-Madison officials said stalking is prevalent in various forms of communication and can often lead to instances of sexual assault.
The Wisconsin men's rowing team travels to Illinois this weekend to challenge MIT, Dartmouth College and Boston University.
Several independent comic book stores across the city are celebrating Free Comic Book Day.'
With the 40th annual Mifflin Street Block Party approaching, city officials are pleased with the new sponsorship, but some residents are concerned the event will become similar to Freakfest.
The University Book Store donated $25,000 for need-based financial aid under Chancellor Biddy Martin's initiative for undergraduates.
PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment) was saddened by the editorial titled ""Don't Forget Victims of False Rape Accusations"" by Pierce Harlan and E. Steven Berkimer that appeared in the Daily Cardinal on April 30. The remarks in this article were very harmful to our campus community.
Gov. Jim Doyle declared a public health emergency Thursday to make medical supplies available and facilitate the state's response to the swine flu outbreak, which may have the potential to become a pandemic.
The Wisconsin men's and women's track and field teams will be participating in the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, the Arkansas Twilight and the Wisconsin Open this weekend.
Students have a bigger role in the sixth mass extinction than what meets the eye. The current destruction of species is the first one caused by humans.'
The University of Wisconsin Police Department acknowledged the recent trend of vehicle break-ins throughout the downtown Madison area Thursday.
State Rep. Terese Berceau, D-Madson, and state Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, announced Wednesday they will re-introduce a bill to raise the tax on beer in Wisconsin.
Columnist Ben Breiner hopes the student section can revitalize itself after Wisconsin reverted to its old ticket distribution method.
Ex-Wisconsin hockey player Joe Pavelski will play for the United States in the IIHF World Championship.
People need to slow down and appreciate the world and those around them in order to incite change.
The city Street Use Staff Team approved Mifflin sponsorship Wednesday, making this year's block party the first sponsored since 1995.
By Pierce Harlan and
There is no question that the University of Wisconsin—Madison is at a pivotal point in its history. Unless private funding is found, decreasing state funding and rising operational costs will inevitably push the university toward a point where it will have to choose between drastically reducing services or increasing tuition beyond ""affordable levels."" Given that reality, many groups have begun implementing well-intended, inventive financial campaigns to raise money.
Over twenty UW-Madison students earned awards from the Adult and Student Services Center Wednesday in honor of their commitment to returning back to school and earning a college degree.
It was Portland Night at the High Noon Saloon Tuesday as Madison played host to three of Portland, Oregon's rising stars of the indie rock scene.