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Middleton High School students walked out at the beginning of the school day Monday to protest the administration’s inaction against a student some claim has been sexually harassing them for years.

CITY NEWS

‘He has a special place in hell:' Middleton High School students protest against sexual harassment

By Jon Brockman | Nov. 19, 2018

Over a hundred Middleton High School students staged a protest Monday morning against the school’s administration for their inaction against a student who has been accused of sexually harassing girls for years. Over the weekend, MHS student Ozzy Benitez compiled dozens of anonymous accusations against a student at the school who has allegedly been harassing girls since they were in middle school.

Middleton police searched an entire apartment complex Saturday after two boys, ages 12 and 13, prank called them about a hostage situation.

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Middleton police charge two kids following ‘swatting’ prank

By Jon Brockman | Nov. 19, 2018

The Middleton Police Department was forced to search an entire apartment complex Saturday after receiving a tip about a hostage situation they later discovered was a prank call made by two middle schoolers. Police received a phone call Saturday night from an individual who claimed they were being held hostage in the complex by an armed suspect.

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Man bangs head on police car following arrest on State Street, MPD says

By Jon Brockman | Nov. 19, 2018

An 18-year-old man banged his head on a police car after being arrested on State Street Wednesday afternoon, according to a Madison police incident report. The suspect, who had a warrant out for his arrest in Rock County for possession of drug paraphernalia, was spotted on State Street by a police officer who knew him from previous encounters.

Investigating and prosecuting sexual assault on college campuses could get more difficult, as new rules proposed by the education department would expand protections for those facing assault allegations.

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Education department seeks to protect individuals accused of sexual assault

By Andy Goldstein | Nov. 19, 2018

Investigating and prosecuting sexual assault on college campuses could get more difficult, as new rules proposed by the education department would expand protections for those facing assault allegations.

To reconcile with a predominantly white campus, UW-Eau Claire opened their doors to a new African-American student facility Monday.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Eau Claire opens doors to new Black Cultural Center to promote campus inclusivity

By Defang Zhang | Nov. 19, 2018

Covering the walls of the new UW-Eau Claire Black Cultural Center are images of black influencers — from Maya Angelou to Malcolm X to Martin Luther King, Jr. — to welcome African-American student organizations to their new space on campus Monday.

CITY NEWS

Two UW-Madison freshmen announce candidacy for city council

By Jon Brockman | Nov. 18, 2018

Following Ald. Zach Wood’s announcement that he would not seek reelection to Madison’s eighth district, two UW-Madison freshmen announced they will run to succeed him on the city council.

A possible drugging on Langdon Street was reported to the Madison Police Department last week.

NEWS

Possible drugging reported on Langdon Street

By Jenna Walters | Nov. 17, 2018

Two incidents of possible drugging near Langdon Street were reported to UW-Madison along with the Madison Police Department last week, according to a Crime Warning sent out by the university.

After graduation, paying off debt is not a foreign priority. But, for many graduates, socioeconomic status, nationality difference and degree programs factor into their ability to join the workforce immediately and pay off their loans.

CAMPUS NEWS

Degrees don’t guarantee warm welcome to workforce, debt repayment

By Defang Zhang | Nov. 17, 2018

Many graduates enter the job market with the intention of paying off their student loan debts. But, is it possible for Wisconsin graduates of color — including those with international backgrounds — and those who pursue degrees in the humanities to do so?

Madison's seniors look to the city government for possible solutions for the rising cost of assisted living after retirement.

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Madison seniors struggle with cost of living increases

By Allison Garfield | Nov. 17, 2018

When a newly employed person’s first paycheck arrives, envelopes holding retirement plans and senior living saving solutions accompany it.

After helping to spearhead the nation’s very first coordinated policy efforts against poverty, UW-Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty has continued to study the central problems and solutions of socioeconomic hardship in America.

STATE NEWS

The IRP’s war on poverty continues

By Michael Bogaards | Nov. 17, 2018

After helping to spearhead the nation’s very first coordinated policy efforts against poverty, UW-Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty has continued to study the central problems and solutions of socioeconomic hardship in America.

DreamUp Wisconsin fosters community engagement as it looks to improve Dane County job outlook and economy, while closing the gap between racial and ethnic socioeconomic disparities.

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DreamUp Wisconsin will desegregate fiscal disparities to brighten future for Dane County residents

By Robyn Cawley | Nov. 17, 2018

When Eric Schmidt receives questions on defying financial instability, his positivity radiates as he eyes an equitable future in Dane County. But Schmidt, the former Google chairman and developer of the Alliance of the American Dream, is not blind.

Dane County bomb squad determined that the contents of the package were benign.

CITY NEWS

Police respond to reports of suspicious package near Orpheum

By Sydney Widell | Nov. 16, 2018

By roughly 10:15 p.m. the Dane County bomb squad had determined that the contents of the package were benign, and police began opening the street back up to traffic.

Recent months have seen an explosion in antisemitic incidents, with the latest happening in Newport Beach, California. In order to prevent these horrible acts from happening, students must be taught cultural sensitivity along with history.

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Artist wants us to remember that we’ve all been ‘strangers in a strange land’

By Sydney Widell | Nov. 16, 2018

In grappling with his own identity and family history, Chimen confronts broader themes of immigration, persecution, memory and belonging. He invites viewers into tent-like spaces that are simultaneously cathedrals and temporary shelters to contemplate their own heritage and the paths that lead them there.

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The picture of poverty in Wisconsin

By Jessica Lipaz | Nov. 16, 2018

Despite boasting a generally below average rate of poverty, Wisconsin’s racial inequalities and lack of social support are hitting some communities with disproportionate force.

Empty plates are negatively affecting UW-Madison students' physical and mental health.

IN-DEPTH

Hunger hits home: Food insecurity psychologically impacts students

By Kalli Anderson | Nov. 16, 2018

Students suffer the consequences, both physical and mental, of not having enough food on their plates.

STATE NEWS

The picture of poverty in Wisconsin

By Jessica Lipaz | Nov. 16, 2018

Despite boasting a generally below average rate of poverty, Wisconsin’s racial inequalities and lack of social support are hitting some communities with disproportionate force.

Although many advocates for the city's homeless community believe the city government has made progress, they hope more can be done do help those living on the street.

CITY NEWS

Homelessness advocates hope city government can do more to help those in need

By Mitch Osterhaus | Nov. 16, 2018

While taking a walk around the UW-Madison campus and surrounding areas, it is difficult not to stumble upon stark reminders of the city’s homelessness issue.

CAMPUS NEWS

Lingering presence of fiscal suffrage, exclusive campus culture stunts diverse campuses

By Robyn Cawley | Nov. 16, 2018

It is no secret — attending college is expensive. And, even though frozen tuition has tried to alleviate the economic burden, there remains a significant gap in both accessibility and affordability for underrepresented and low-income students.

Baraboo schools and police are still investigating a controversial photo of high school students taken at prom last semester, as well as threats that have been made against members of the community.

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Baraboo schools, police continue to address problems in wake of controversial photo

By Jon Brockman | Nov. 15, 2018

The Baraboo police department announced Thursday they are looking into threats made against members of the community after a widely-shared photo arose on social media earlier this week featuring Baraboo High School students giving what appears to be a Nazi salute. Threats were made through email and phone calls against several members of the Baraboo community, according to police chief Mark Schauf.

Evers has ensured that his state budget proposal to increase public school funding by 12.3 percent is feasible.

STATE NEWS

Despite GOP backlash, Evers pushes forward on plans to boost education budget

By Jessica Lipaz | Nov. 15, 2018

Evers has ensured that his state budget proposal to increase public school funding by 12.3 percent is feasible.