Spend spring break serving the community
By Jon Spike and Emily Villwock | Mar. 12, 2009Alternative Breaks'
Alternative Breaks'
The Crazylegs Classic Executive Committee recently chose a new grand marshal to host the 2009 event.
To the untrained eye, the annual calendaring of Spring Break would seem as arbitrary a system as Scanner Dan has to his heckling targets, no doubt an illusion the powers that be would like to maintain. In truth, that bearded bum is far more impartial than the Board of Regents who set our schedule. Through a painstaking investigation, this journalist finds that in the eight Spring Breaks falling between the years of 2004 and 2011, no less that five coincide with St. Patrick's Day, a ""coincidence"" which in effect outsources the celebration of this critical holiday to spring break locales across the continent instead of allowing them to take place anywhere near the ""progressive"" confines of our beloved campus. Although few students would consider this near-perennial placement of the holiday suspect, the nine days of nothingness surrounding this sacred celebration of Irish culture betrays a systematic effort on the part of this University to suppress and suffocate the cultural identity and general will to live among its Irish members.
A student talk show produced by UW-Madison's University Communications will make its national debut on the Big Ten Network Thursday, March 12.
Voice your concerns to keep tuition affordable.
The College Democrats of Madison hosted a panel with members of the state Assembly to discuss local issues and expected legislation.
Dean of Students Lori Berquam hosted a forum about sexual assaults on campus Tuesday. The forum was prompted by recent allegations published in The Badger Herald, but addressed more broadly the campus atmosphere concerning sexual assaults.
This week, Frances discusses the importance of effectively emphasizing reading for today's children.'
As the Big Ten tournament begins, the Cardinal breaks down each team's chances entering the weekend.
With the struggling economy and tough competition from abroad, automakers should consolidate to remain profitable.
The University should add a comprehensive minor program to discourage students from taking multiple majors and filling classes.
House fellow positions on the UW-Madison campus can be highly demanding with excellent benefits, but it is a job not suited for everyone. Four house fellows have resigned in the current school year.
Swimsuit shopping makes any distracting activity much more appealing'
The amount of Christians in Wisconsin is decreasing while the number of residents who identify with other religions or no religion is on the rise, according to a national survey.
Cursive's latest album explores man's happiness and displays the importance of cohesion, or the lack thereof, in the studio.'
A man dubbed the \parka bandit"" robbed the Clark gas station Monday. The incident was believed to be his fifth gas station robbery since March 2.
A poll released Monday shows Gov. Jim Doyle leading by a slim margin over possible Republican candidates in the 2010 gubernatorial race. Forty-five percent of respondents were still undecided for the spring Supreme Court election.
More than 1,000 affordable housing units in Madison could be losing the tax exemptions that have kept their rent low.
Truthfully, Propagandhi would prefer to have people hear their message rather than their music. Sure, they like to rock, but they also like to envision the end of oppression and inequality. That means Propagandhi don't sing about bubblegum and holding hands, and there's a fair amount of ranting throughout their performances.
""A Powerful Noise"" inspires student to become poltically active.