UW-Madison's student government reaffirmed its support for an April 30 Mifflin Block Street Party date after an Associated Students of Madison meeting Monday, according to UW-Madison senior and ASM Chair Emily McWilliams. ASM has drafted a plan of action in response to Chancellor John Wiley's recent endorsement of a May 7 date for the Mifflin Block Party. McWilliams said the first phase of ASM's plan is, however, not a meeting with Wiley but Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, should he be available.
Both Wiley's and Cieslewicz's endorsements, as well as the Madison Police Department's, favored holding the celebration the day before UW-Madison's exam period starts. Advocates of the May 7 date say it is in keeping with tradition and that students should prioritize studying over partying. McWilliams, however, said it is na??ve of the university to expect students to study instead of attending a May 7 celebration.
\That's like saying people won't have sex if you don't give them condoms,"" she said.
