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Chancellor Rebecca Blank said Wednesday that her hopes were high that students would be able to return to campus in the fall.

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Blank will not be called to re-testify in NCAA antitrust trial

By Jenna Walters | Sep. 25, 2018

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank may be recalled to testify in a National Collegiate Athletic Association antitrust trial after her testimony and a university statement conflicted. Last week, Blank was a witness in a case brought against the NCAA by Division I student-athletes to determine whether the NCAA can limit compensation for athletes to the full cost of their attendance fees.

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New grants could help forward physics and technology research

By Jenna Walters | Sep. 24, 2018

Three grants that could forward research in quantum physics and technology at UW-Madison were secured by university researchers, the National Science Foundation announced today.

Wisconsin Union student workers are frustrated after wage change.

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UW-Madison Union workers shocked by disputed pay raise

By Grace Wallner | Sep. 24, 2018

Student employees of the Wisconsin Union were ecstatic upon news of a pay raise, only to be let down when they were informed that certain units wouldn’t receive the raise.

For students with special learning needs, a new online portal has replaced — and, coordinators say, hopefully streamlined — the in-paper accommodations McBurney request process.

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New electronic system aims to make learning more accessible for students with disabilities

By Sydney Widell | Sep. 24, 2018

For students with special learning needs, a new online portal has replaced — and, coordinators say, hopefully streamlined — the in-paper accommodations McBurney request process.

In an act of community healing and activism, student protesters from across the Madison area staged a die-in at the Capitol to urge lawmakers to pass stricter gun control measures.

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High school students ‘die-in’ for gun reform at Capitol

By Sydney Widell | Sep. 24, 2018

More than 50 students and community members’ bodies lay crumpled across the Capitol rotunda Sunday during a die-in held in protest of last week’s gun violence nationwide.

More than 80 Badger fans found themselves in emergency medical cooling facilities during last week's record hot  game, and alcohol can definitely be to blame.

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Mixing drinks with record gameday heat sends Badger fans to ‘medical cooling centers’

By Sydney Widell | Sep. 19, 2018

For some Badgers fans, a surprise loss to Brigham Young University was made worse by an emergency stint in an onsite medical cooling facility, after they spent an afternoon watching the second hottest game ever played at Camp Randall Stadium.

Engineering students create a double-sided vest that can help carry water and other supplies on one’s back.

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UW-Madison students continue to make impact on Kenyan community

By Jenna Walters | Sep. 18, 2018

UW-Madison engineering students are continuing to help the women of a Kenyan village, with an invention they initially developed last year that allows the women to carry water on their backs.

A gas leak was made known to students Thursday via WiscAlerts.

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Students receive WiscAlert after reported gas leak near the VA Hospital

By Jenna Walters | Sep. 13, 2018

Students were made aware of a gas leak that was reported near the Madison Veteran's Hospital this morning via WiscAlert.

Linda Johnson anxiously checks her Facebook page for likes and comments from her almost middle-aged female friends.

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Local Facebook mom goes viral after posting Langdon Bid Day woes

By Sam Jones | Sep. 13, 2018

Ah, Bid Day. Hordes of sorority sisters traveling, speaking, singing, and dancing in impenetrable packs: what’s so scary about that? However, the glory of the over-enthusiastic and estrogen-fueled Bid Day for campus sororities was less than enjoyable for Linda Johnson, a concerned mother, essential oils dealer, organic tomato grower, and avid Facebook user.

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Celebrating diversity of Latinx ‘cultura’

By Sydney Widell | Sep. 11, 2018

The word “cultura” means culture in both Spanish and Portuguese. That’s why UW-Madison's Latinx Heritage Month planners chose it as the theme for their celebrations this year.

Associated Students of Madison host distinguished campus organizations to talk about diversity on campus.

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UW-Madison receives No. 15 ranking for public universities

By Gianina Dinon | Sep. 10, 2018

UW-Madison ranks 15th among public colleges, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. Overall, UW-Madison ranks 49th in a four-way tie.

A student received an outpour of attention on Facebook after highlighting a troubling course syllabus.

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Student sparks conversation after posting class concerns on Facebook

By Jenna Walters | Sep. 8, 2018

A UW-Madison student voiced concerns of a culturally insensitive class syllabus in a Facebook post, Wednesday.

Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal includes millions of dollars dedicated to facility renovations across the UW System.

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Athletic department partners with Lyft

By Jenna Walters | Sep. 6, 2018

UW-Madison Athletics is now partnered with Lyft, a rideshare company, providing community members with an alternative form of transportation on Badger game days. Through the partnership, Lyft will have designated pick-up and drop-off locations at the Kohl Center and Camp Randall.

The Red Gym will house two new cultural student centers this fall.

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Two new cultural student centers to open this fall

By Jenna Walters | Sep. 5, 2018

Two new cultural student centers will open this fall in the Red Gym, following over a year of student initiative.

Michael Leckrone will leave UW-Madison after a 50-year reign as Marching Band Director.

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UW-Madison band director to retire after 50 years

By Jenna Walters | Aug. 26, 2018

Reigning UW-Madison band director, Michael Leckrone, announced the upcoming academic year will be his last, leaving behind a 50-year legacy at the university.

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Badgers receiver Davis suspended for two games

By Bremen Keasey | Aug. 22, 2018

Sophomore wide receiver Danny Davis has been suspended for the first two games of the season Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst announced Wednesday.

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Badgers receiver Cephus suspended from team for sexual assault charges

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Aug. 20, 2018

Junior receiver Quintez Cephus has been formally suspended from the team following the announcement of a pair of felony sexual assault charges Monday.

UW-Madison Police Department arrested Samuel F. Spencer on Tuesday for reported thefts at the Shell along with other crimes.

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Battery reported along Lakeshore Path

By Jenna Walters | Aug. 18, 2018

A battery, which occurred on the Lakeshore Path at UW-Madison, was reported to the UW-Madison Police Department on Saturday.

Wide receiver Quintez Cephus announced on Twitter Tuesday afternoon that he would be leaving the team because of impending legal charges.

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Wide receiver Cephus takes indefinite leave from team due to impending legal charges

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Aug. 18, 2018

The Wisconsin football team will be without last year’s top receiving target for the indefinite future, following today’s announcement by junior Quintez Cephus that he is leaving the team due to “unspecified charges” possibly to come from the Dane County District Attorney’s office.

After the implementation of a cashless system at Gordon dining hall, every dining hall run by University Housing will be cashless.

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Gordon dining hall to join cashless movement this fall

By Jenna Walters and Gianina Dinon | Aug. 13, 2018

After piloting the cashless system in Liz Waters residence hall two years ago, University Housing has decided to implement a cashless system at Gordon Dining and Event Center this fall. With this system, students can only use a credit card, debit card or Wiscard to pay for food at university dining halls.