Dan Tollefson

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Is Obama an American?

Selection process important for students

Public authority status is still months away for UW-Madison, but students are already thinking about how to fill their seat on the Board of Trustees.

GSSF groups wrong target in seg fee debate

We all know tuition is expensive, but did you know the university is charging you over $1,000 in segregated fees on top of your tuition every year?

Diversity Committee needs direction

I'll be the first to admit, I can't define diversity. Is it about skin color, gender identity, class status, religion or all the above? Your guess is as good as mine.

Plenty of work for ASM in spring semester

Let's hope the bulk of last semester wasn't a precursor of things to come this spring for the Associated Students of Madison. Aside from going through the obligatory student government motions, ASM did little to expand on past accomplishments.

Top Ten: Madison's most influential figures- Number 9: Brenda Konkel

Top Ten: Madison's most influential figures- Number 7: Noble Wray

Top Ten: Madison's most influential figures- Number 1: Mayor Dave Cieslewicz

Let's face it, Madison just wouldn't be the same without our old pal Mayor Dave. Whether he's busy biking with Lance Armstrong or adding a new post to his blog, Cieslewicz has found a way to connect with the liberal Madison crowd he serves. His reputation as a cool-headed leader stems from practical budget proposals and a strong commitment to neighborhood development.

Council shouldn't confuse politics with policy

Imagine you were playing a drinking game last week during the Student Council meeting. Let's say you had to take a shot every time someone mentioned bullying or intimidation. By the end of the night, I bet you would've been drunk enough to get the point. Unfortunately, I was sober, so I missed it entirely.

Election 2010: Outdated attack ads and corporate muffins

A couple of weeks ago I was running late for work. It was 7:30 a.m. and I didn't have enough time to make myself breakfast, so I decided I'd stop by Fair Trade Coffee on my way to the Capitol Square.

Is Obama an American?

Dan Tollefson

SSFC finally rules fairly

Dan Tollefson

Smoke-free: Campus Joke

Dan Tollefson