UW-Madison

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How to survive as a non-liberal on a liberal campus

Get involved by joining student orgs

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a place of opportunity, first and foremost. There are sports, clubs, classes, people and tons of night life to explore as the semester begins and students and teachers alike flock to the buzzing city of Madison. Whether a freshman, transfer or returning student, everyone can be overwhelmed by the choices they must make when a new school year starts. The best advice for this situation: just dive in.

UW-Madison asks court to intervene in adidas dispute

Ongoing discussions between UW-Madison and adidas came to a halt Friday when the UW administration announced the university would let a court decide if adidas violated its contract with the school.

UW-Madison opens office in China

A UW-Madison delegation traveled to China Monday where it opened the UW-Madison Shanghai Innovation Office, which will function as an outpost for the university’s growing commitment to enhance educational opportunities in China.

H5N1 panel addresses campus concerns

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UW professors win prestigious awards

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UW-Madison students will offer alternative to tuition increase recommendation

A group of Wisconsin students will attend Thursday’s University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting in Milwaukee following UW System President Kevin Reilly’s recommendation to push in-state tuition and fees at UW-Madison above $10,000 for the first time.

Summer programs offer science and perspective

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Disadvantaged students graduate from UW program

Students from a UW-Madison program designed to kick-start higher education for economically disadvantaged adults gathered at the Memorial Union Wednesday to celebrate their graduation with a full room of family and friends.

Police arrest more at Mifflin Street Block Party despite smaller crowd

Although approximately 20,000 fewer people attended the Mifflin Street Block Party this year than last, arrests were over ten times as common, according to the Madison Police Department.

Ponchos and sombreros: Partygoers don ‘insensitive’ attire despite student efforts

The outreach of Badgers Against Racism on campus Friday raised the profile of the group’s issue behind the Mifflin Street Block Party’s unofficial “Cinco de Mifflin” theme, but it did not stop a number of students from wearing costumes that played on Mexican stereotypes.

Student council amends policy violations bylaw

The Associated Students of Madison student council modified its bylaws and appointed new members to its grass-roots committees in a meeting Sunday.

ASM appoints new leaders

The Associated Students of Madison appointed representatives to internal leadership positions and passed amendments to its bylaws in a meeting Friday.

Study finds high rates of gay, lesbian, bisexual victimization

A UW-Madison study analyzing victimization found that lesbians, gays and bisexuals face higher rates of threats and assaults than heterosexuals.

UW-Madison assistant professor, wife take first in ‘Amazing Race’

UW-Madison professor Dave Brown and his wife Rachel Brown beat out ten other pairs to win the 20th season of CBS’ “The Amazing Race,” claiming the contest’s $1 million prize.

National Down syndrome organization praises Wisconsin Singers

A national Down syndrome advocacy organization recognized the Wisconsin Singers for its work with a cognitively challenged student at a January dance workshop.

UW needs to pay commencement speakers

18th- and 19th-session ASM chairs reflect on the past and look to the future of student council

Looking forward to the next school year, Associated Students of Madison Chair Andrew Bulovsky said he feels the 19th session of student council will be more productive than sessions past.

Dean of Students advises against Mifflin via e-mail

A week after creating a YouTube video she admitted was “disastrous,” Dean of Students Lori Berquam resorted to her usual mass e-mail to warn students of the dangers associated with the Mifflin Street Block Party.

Racial climate at UW-Madison

Last June, senior Danez Smith was walking down Langdon Street when a hanging figure caught his eye.