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Offering winter classes will help students

Last week, UW-Madison students received an e-mail with a survey from the Division of Continuing Studies regarding the possibility of UW-Madison implementing winter break classes. The plan consists of “offering a selection of in-person and online courses for one-to-three credits during the three weeks prior to the start of the spring semester.” For example, a three-credit course would meet roughly three hours a day every weekday for three weeks, and the tuition costs for the classes would be in addition to fall and spring tuition charges.

Ward sends MCSC funding eligibility decision to ASM student council

Student council will now determine whether the Multicultural Student Coalition is eligible to receive funding for next year, UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward ruled Friday. The decision was met by criticism from student leaders, who said he “overstepped his bounds” with the ruling.

Profits, self-policing can save Mifflin

Compared to the 2009 and 2010 Mifflin Street block parties, which were hazily remembered but mostly calm affairs, last year’s celebration was out of control. Although there were fewer arrests last year than in 2010, there were more than 20 trips to detox, three injured officers, three sexual assaults and two stabbings. I love reveling alongside my fellow students but Mifflin needs to be a party where everyone can go have fun and not get stabbed, so some changes need to be made.

UW doctors fined by school for sick notes during protest

Doctors disciplined by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health faced fines and suspension from leadership positions for writing sick notes to protestors in last February’s collective bargaining demonstrations, according to records obtained by the Wisconsin State Journal last Thursday.

University asks city to demolish two West Johnson Street buildings

UW-Madison officials have requested permission from the city of Madison to demolish two university-owned buildings on West Johnson Street to expand a parking lot on Clymer Place.

April Fools: Global warming to provide overall benefits to state of Wis.

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Making music, making brighter futures

When children start orchestra programs during fifth grade in Madison area public schools, demographics usually match those of the classrooms. However, by the time students are playing in high school, diversity in music programs is nearly nonexistent.

Human resources redesign team seeks student input through campus forums

University officials are seeking input from throughout the UW-Madison community on the university’s Human Resource redesign, design team members said at a forum Tuesday.

Letter: DU incident is an opportunity to create change

Robbers target pedestrians near UW-Madison campus

Robbers targeted pedestrians early Sunday morning in a series of three strong-armed robberies in a student neighborhood.

Anthropology chair Neil Whitehead dead at 56

Neil Whitehead, a professor and chair of UW-Madison’s Department of Anthropology, died Thursday March 22 from a sudden illness. He was 56 years old.

LAPD launches investigation of Chadima case

The Los Angeles Police Department has started a criminal investigation into the allegations that John Chadima, former UW-Madison Senior Associate Athletic Director, sexually assaulted a student Athletic Department employee while in a Los Angeles hotel during the Rose Bowl Weekend.

Tommy Thompson campaigns on the UW-Madison campus

In his first appearance on the UW-Madison campus as a U.S. Senate candidate, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson spoke to UW-Madison’s College Republicans about the national implications of his senate race and encouraged the students to get involved with the campaign.

Ward revises changes to student government’s segregated fee spending

After meeting with Student Services Finance Committee Chair Sarah Neibart last Wednesday, UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward revised his decision on where some student segregated fees could be spent next fiscal year.

Presidential hopeful Ron Paul to visit UW-Madison

As the April 3 presidential primary approaches, the Republican candidates are bringing their campaigns to Wisconsin, including U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, who will visit the UW-Madison campus Thursday.

UW begins investigation into racial harassment at fraternity party

UW-Madison officials are investigating a report that students at a Delta Upsilon Fraternity party racially harassed two African-American students last week.

Graduation rates rise, but trail some peers

With 2012 graduation under two months away, UW-Madison administrators hope to build on last year’s university record four-year graduation rate of 55.5 percent.

Non-resident students lead those from Wisconsin and Minnesota

Jack Dengel, a senior from Illinois majoring in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, will be graduating in May after four years of undergraduate study. Since his major will be discontinued in the fall, he had to graduate on time and dedicate most of his coursework to his specialized major. He also pressured himself to graduate in four years to save his parents money and join the work force sooner.

International graduation rates are lowest

nternational students, who pay the same tuition as those coming from other states are the slowest to graduate.

ASM announces spring election winners

The Student Activity Center’s Caucus Room stood divided as the newly elected student government representatives were announced Wednesday, with just under half of the winners coming from the “Boop” campaign.