News
Nat'l project aims to set record number of youth voters in 2008
By Britney Tripp | May. 30, 2008The National Campus Voter Registration Project initiated a nationwide campaign earlier this year to register college students, encouraging them to vote and educate themselves on issues and candidates.
UW to admit nearly 500 wait-listed students for fall semester
By Caitlin Gath | May. 30, 2008UW-Madison will admit about 500 wait-listed students by the beginning of the fall semester, according to a university statement.
Cardinal Summer Album Preview
By Andrew Dambeck and JoEllen Amato | May. 30, 2008Whether driving to your third shift job, basking on the beach or grilling out, here are a few hot albums to watch for this summer.'
Eat lots of ice cream, embrace the Freshman 15
By Emily Bisek | May. 30, 2008Emily's culinary guide to surviving freshman year'
Text messages added to UW emergency communication plan
By Melanie Teachout and Kaitlyn Schnell | May. 30, 2008Registration for the campus-wide emergency text-messaging system WiscAlert-Text"" began in May and is available to all students through the MyUW Portal.
Defense aims to recover from rough year
By Nate Carey | May. 30, 2008Wisconsin's defense was often a detriment to the team last season when poor tackling and inconsistent coverage hurt the unit's performance.
Political involvement a must for new freshmen
By Dan Josephson | May. 30, 2008Incoming students should seize the opportunity to get involved in Madison's political atmosphere.
Better pay outside Wis. creates exodus of UW chancellors
By Charles Brace | May. 30, 2008With three UW System chancellors leaving for better-paying positions within the past year, educators say Wisconsin is not offering enough financial incentives to retain qualified college administrators.
Students, alumni prepare for new south campus union
By Andrea Carlson | May. 30, 2008UW-Madison's Union South will undergo a complete reconstruction in order to provide a better area for students to meet, study, socialize and relax.
California cheese production no longer a threat to Wisconsin supremacy
By Hannah McClung | May. 30, 2008Wisconsin will not lose its title as the number one cheese producer any time soon, as predictions that California would soon surpass Wisconsin in cheese production prove to be incorrect.
Experience Madison's culinary variety
By Marly Schuman | May. 30, 2008Whether you'll be new to Madison in the fall or just haven't been adventurous in your time here, check out these food joints.'
Governor signs Great Lakes Compact to protect freshwater
By Jen Winter | May. 30, 2008Wisconsin lawmakers recently ratified the historic Great Lakes Compact, an agreement to protect the world's largest source of surface freshwater.
Badger football: looking ahead
By Mario Puig | May. 30, 2008Success of aerial attack will rest on untested wide receivers
Conservation king
By Peter Cameron and Jacqueline Sutton | May. 30, 2008Field biologist and UW-Madison alum George Schaller has become a leading political advocate for the environment '
Flobots' debut shows all the 'Tools' of a great band
By Sam Karp and Danny Marchewka | May. 30, 2008Fight With Tools offer some of the best lyrics and beats hip-hop fans, or anyone who loves rhyming social commentary.'
Seven athletes to watch for this fall
By Andy Van_Sistine | May. 30, 2008These seven athletes will all be important factors in the success of their respective UW teams this fall. They will be relied upon as team leaders and will be the faces of Wisconsin athletics first semester.
Renovations, new buildings consume campus construction
By Melanie Teachout | May. 30, 2008Incoming students and visitors can anticipate the UW-Madison campus undergoing a number of construction projects this summer. The construction plans aim to preserve, renovate and add new buildings to campus.
New feature coming to MyUW
By Erin Banco | May. 30, 2008'Course Guide' will offer textbook info for spring semester
Roundball rock: Bo Ryan's crew ready to surprise again
By Andy Van_Sistine | May. 30, 2008Although the losses of Michael Flowers and Brian Butch will leave the Badger basketball team slightly short-handed early in the season, Bo Ryan's consistent methodical approach should lead to another successful season in Madison.












