After an initial rejection and two appeals through the Student Judiciary, the Legal Information Center was able to apply for funding through the Student Services Finance Committee Monday night.
The LIC provides free legal information and referrals to UW-Madison students and others.
The SSFC first voted the LIC eligible for funding. They had rejected the group earlier because they did not turn in their application on time. The LIC argued SSFC chair Aaron Werner did not inform them properly about the due date for the application and the SJ ruled in their favor.
After determining eligibility, the SSFC granted the LIC $15,831 of the $17,467 they requested.
Additionally, the Multi Cultural Student Coalition filed a multifaceted complaint against the SSFC, which will be discussed in a meeting today. Among other accusations, the MCSC complained the SSFC micromanaged funds for their budget. The MCSC wants the SSFC to apologize to the entire student body and increase every student organization's budget back to their original request.
ABC cameraman Richard Umansky, 48, who fell from a ramp while setting up a camera at Camp Randall Friday was pronounced dead Sunday at 9:38 a.m.
The cause of death has not yet been determined, but Umansky suffered a head injury after his eight-foot fall from a wooden platform on top of the F-G entry ramp at the stadium. Investigators found that no foul play contributed to his death.
A UW staff member found Umansky Saturday morning and called an ambulance that took him to the UW Hospital, where he later died.
Snowflake, the world's only known albino gorilla, died at a Barcelona, Spain zoo Monday morning of skin cancer, according to CNN.com.
The Daily Cardinal reported in September that veterinarians had already predicted Snowflake's death after a 2-year battle against cancer.
\Though we've tried our best to protect him, this is an incurable, progressive disease, and it will follow its natural course,"" Jesus Fernandez, Barcelona Zoo's chief veterinarian, said in September.
Snowflake, known as ""Copito de Nieve"" in Spanish, was believed to be between 38 and 40 years old-equivalent to 80 in human years-though the average life span of his species in the wild is approximately 25, according to the Associated Press.
Snowflake's legacy will live on in his 22 offspring, mothered by three different females. None, however, exhibits its father's albinism.
Of 357 citations issued Halloween weekend by Madison police, 37 went to UW-Madison students, while only 17 went to University of Minnesota students, according to a review by the Wisconsin State Journal.
Police cited students from at least 31 primarily Midwestern high schools and colleges. Most citations were alcohol related, but included possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct and public urination as well.
Madison Magazine Editor Brian Howell died Sunday after a lengthy battle with lung cancer, according to The Capital Times.
Howell had been working at the magazine until early last week, according to Jennifer Winiger, publisher of Madison Magazine, but by the end of the week, his health quickly declined.
""This is real tough,"" Winger said. ""He was such a fighter. He had a real good attitude and he felt he could beat this.""
Howell became editor of Madison Magazine in 1997 after a six-year stint as features editor for the Wisconsin State Journal.
Funeral arrangements are still pending.
On Monday, several Democrats lost a last-minute effort to block the passage of a $400 billion plan to overhaul Medicare, according to CNN.com. An attempted filibuster failed when the Senate voted 70-29 to end the debate. Those opposed said it would require more spending next year than Congress had approved. Supporters said it would lead to better coverage for U.S. seniors.
Should the bill pass, it would be the largest Medicare expansion since its creation in 1965. The bill has been referred to as the ""centerpiece of President Bush's domestic agenda.""
Those seeking the democratic presidential nomination, including Senators Joe Lieberman, John Kerry and John Edwards all canceled campaign events in order to fight the bill's passage.
A televised debate among democratic presidential candidates Monday saw criticism hurled at both Republicans and Democrats alike, according to The Washington Post.
Several candidates criticized poll front-runner Howard Dean on a perceived inconsistency in budgeting and Iraq policy. The event took place in Iowa.
The eight candidates present united, however, to criticize President Bush's Iraq policy and a $400 billion Medicare bill on the verge of passage.
