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A Madison woman was scammed out of $8,800 by a man on the phone who claimed he was from the FBI.

CITY NEWS

Madison woman scammed out of $8,800 by ‘FBI inspector,’ police say

By Jon Brockman | Oct. 26, 2018

A Madison woman lost $8,800 following a phone scam in which a man claimed to be part of the FBI.

The Center for Research on Early Childhood Education was founded by Beth Graue, the Sorenson professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at UW-Madison’s School of Education, and Amy Claessens, Gulbrandsen Distinguished Chair in Early Childhood Education.

NEWS

Wisconsin Center for Education Research unveils early childhood center

By Lexi Schweinert | Oct. 25, 2018

The Center for Research on Early Childhood Education celebrated its opening on Wednesday, becoming the latest research department at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research.

STATE NEWS

State activists fear transgender erasure amid Trump proposal to redefine gender

By Andy Goldstein | Oct. 25, 2018

After Trump’s health department proposed a change to administratively define gender as exclusively biological and unchangeable, transgender activists around the state are worried about the legal implications of erasure.

STATE NEWS

Trump rallies for Walker, Vukmir in Mosinee

By Andy Goldstein | Oct. 25, 2018

President Donald Trump held a rally Wednesday in Mosinee to encourage turnout for state Republicans in what could be a challenging midterm election for the party.

CITY NEWS

City encourages homeowners with young children to test for lead

By Sydney Widell | Oct. 25, 2018

Over the past year, more than 70 Dane County children were reported to have elevated lead concentrations in their blood in what officials are calling “a public health concern,” according to a statement released Tuesday by the Dane County Public Health.

CITY NEWS

One-time congressional candidate arrested by FBI after radioactive material purchase

By Sydney Widell | Oct. 25, 2018

The FBI arrested a former Wisconsin congressional candidate Wednesday night after he attempted to buy a lethal dose of a radioactive substance via the internet with the intention to kill an unnamed individual, according to the bureau.

Taylor spoke to the importance of voting and activism by young, energized women.

STATE NEWS

Chris Taylor meets with students in wake of Kavanaugh confirmation

By Will Husted | Oct. 24, 2018

Taylor spoke to the importance of voting and activism by young, energized women.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW System honors women of color, LGBTQ individuals for creating inclusive, safe environments

By Robyn Cawley | Oct. 23, 2018

The UW System celebrated inclusivity and diversity by honoring women of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community on their achievements Monday.

CITY NEWS

Madison Metro bus crashes into police station

By Jon Brockman | Oct. 23, 2018

A Madison Metro bus plowed into a police station Tuesday afternoon after the driver suffered a medical emergency. The bus veered off the road and crashed into a brick wall housing trash cans outside the Madison Police Department’s North District Building just blocks from the airport. Police said the accident was likely caused by a medical emergency on the part of the driver, who was taken to the hospital.

EContra EZ is on sale at Badger Market in Memorial Union for $13.

NEWS

Student Unions now offer emergency contraceptives

By Jenna Walters | Oct. 23, 2018

An oral emergency contraceptive is now available for purchase in both student unions at UW-Madison, and at a lower cost than name-brand equivalents. EContra EZ, an emergency contraceptive pill, can now be purchased at the Badger Markets in Memorial Union and Union South for $13.

UWPD will be on campus to enforce bike safety through new program.

NEWS

UWPD’s bike light program to enforce bikers to install front light

By Tiffany Huang | Oct. 23, 2018

UWPD has partnered with Trek Bicycles to host a program on campus that will encourage safe cycling for students and community members.

SSFC decides to table an ALPS budget hearing, after the group’s salary requests came in higher than the committee’s cap.

NEWS

SSFC budget caps tested as ALPS rolls in $4,000 over current funding limit

By Sydney Widell | Oct. 22, 2018

In order to give the Adventure Learning Program more time to downsize its budget, the Student Services Finance Committee opted to table the organization’s budget approval hearing until Thursday.

Panelists engage in an interdisciplinary discussion on race and immigration prompted by recent ICE arrests in Madison.

NEWS

What really makes America great? Panelists say the answer is immigrants

By Morgan Lock | Oct. 22, 2018

Inspired by the recent “four days of terror,” when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 83 undocumented immigrants in Wisconsin, a diverse group of scholars met to discuss “What Makes America Great” in the context of immigration, race and the Trump administration Wednesday evening.

PAVE and Dreamers of UW-Madison meet to discuss domestic violence amidst national awareness month.

NEWS

Student groups shed light on domestic violence in the undocumented community

By Michael Makowski | Oct. 22, 2018

A group of 16 UW-Madison students gathered Monday night to discuss Domestic Violence within Undocumented Communities, an event sponsored by Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment and Dreamers of UW-Madison.

STATE NEWS

Walker, Evers spar over taxes, healthcare in first debate

By Robyn Cawley | Oct. 22, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker and running opponent Tony Evers tackled taxes, transportation and healthcare in their first debate Friday.

Schimel previously expressed gratitude for Musk’s support and said Musk’s financial support will not affect any of his decision making on the court.

CITY NEWS

Two Dane County school systems receive over $600,000 for school safety

By Jon Brockman | Oct. 22, 2018

Two of Dane County’s school systems will receive state funding for school safety programs, Wisconsin Attorney Brad Schimel announced Monday.

NEWS

DreamUp narrows down idea proposals that could benefit Dane County families

By Jenna Walters | Oct. 22, 2018

Eleven proposals to boost Dane County’s middle class have been selected as part of the Alliance for the American Dream Initiative: DreamUp Wisconsin.

A number of physical altercations occurred near campus over the weekend, including a fight at Bassett Street Brunch Club and a substantial battery on N.

CITY NEWS

Madison police make multiple disorderly conduct arrests over the weekend

By Jon Brockman | Oct. 22, 2018

Madison police arrested a 68-year-old Beloit man Saturday night for making sexually suggestive comments to several pedestrians in the downtown area. The man reportedly pulled over near a pair of female students walking on Mifflin Street and asked them if they would like to watch what he was doing in the car.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris of California stopped in Wisconsin on Sunday to endorse her colleague Tammy Baldwin for Senate, as well as support Tony Evers’ bid for the governorship.

STATE NEWS

Kamala Harris endorses state Democrats in Sunday rally

By Dominic LeRose | Oct. 22, 2018

Democratic U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris of California stopped in Wisconsin on Sunday to endorse her colleague Tammy Baldwin for Senate, as well as support Tony Evers’ bid for the governorship.

CAMPUS NEWS

Slow Food UW broadens access to food by expanding free meal requests online

By Sydney Widell | Oct. 22, 2018

Charlie Koczela, Executive Director of Slow Food UW, is hoping a new online free meal request platform launched last Tuesday will help build those alleyways, and that the expansion will make the Pay it Forward initiative more accessible for more people. Monday’s Family Dinner Night event will mark the first dinner where guests will be able to request free meals in advance.