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Treasurer of Milwaukee Spencer Coggs was issued a $75,000 settlement for sexually harassing one of his legislative aides while he was representing Milwaukee as a state senator.

STATE NEWS

Sexual harassment complaint against former Democratic lawmaker ended in $75,000 settlement

By Jessica Lipaz | Dec. 5, 2017

Six years after a sexual harassment and discrimination complaint was filed to Wisconsin’s Equal Rights Division by an aide, Wisconsin taxpayers spent $75,000 to resolve the settlement against former Democratic state senator from Milwaukee Spencer Coggs. Coggs, who is now Treasurer of Milwaukee, was accused of discriminating against one of his aides, Jana Williams, because of her race and gender.

Students lined up to donate blood at UW-Madison School of Education on Tuesday afternoon.

CAMPUS NEWS

University, Black Student Union partner to host blood drive for Sickle Cell awareness

By Jessica Lipaz | Dec. 5, 2017

Students signed up and lined up to donate blood in UW-Madison’s School of Education for the first Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive of the semester Tuesday afternoon to combat a disease that disproportionately affects African American men.

The city will vote Tuesday on revoking the vending license for Leia’s Lunchbox, a food cart previously located on the 500 block of North Francis Street.

CITY NEWS

Downtown food cart closes after employee brandishes assault rifle

By Gina Heeb | Dec. 5, 2017

Leia’s Lunchbox, a late-night food cart previously located downtown, seems to have closed after an employee brandished an automatic rifle outside of the business in October.

More than twice as many college-aged individuals said they use vapes, the electronic smoking devices, in 2016 than 2015. Many users believed vaping was a safer option than cigarettes, but experts still warn of negative consequences.

IN-DEPTH

As vaping increases for college students, health risks don’t go up in smoke

By Gabby Schwartz | Dec. 5, 2017

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 7.1 percent of college-aged individuals used vapes in 2015 — this number rose to roughly 16 percent in 2016. Additionally, 2016 records show 3.1 percent of the Wisconsin adult population vapes.

Foxconn plans to hire over 1,000 workers in each of the next two years.

STATE NEWS

Foxconn aims to hire over 1,000 workers in 2018

By Robyn Cawley | Dec. 4, 2017

Foxconn Technology Group is preparing to have at least 1,040 employees in Wisconsin by the end of 2018 and another 1,040 the following year, the company announced Monday.

Gov. Scott Walker announced Monday he is moving forward with a plan to drug test food stamp applicants.

STATE NEWS

Walker’s controversial plan to drug test food stamp recipients moves forward

By Noah Habenstreit | Dec. 4, 2017

Walker is moving forward despite critics who say such an effort is a waste of taxpayer money, based on false stereotypes of welfare recipients, and unconstitutional.

Memorial Library is one of the UW-Madison libraries that will see changes in the coming years.

CAMPUS NEWS

New library plan aims to reconstruct Memorial Library for more multi-purpose use

By Kayla Huynh | Dec. 4, 2017

UW-Madison’s new Libraries Facilities Master Plan will restructure library facilities within the next 20 to 25 years to make them more multifunctional and accessible to the public.

UW-Madison community members have created a petition against the new dining hall policy that would require students to spend a minimum of $1,400 on dining.

CAMPUS NEWS

Community members petition against new dining hall policy

By Hannah Miller | Dec. 4, 2017

Furthering the backlash about a new dining hall policy that would require incoming students living in residence halls to spend a minimum of $1,400 on dining, a number of UW-Madison community members have responded with a petition condemning the policy.

IN-DEPTH

Campus Climate survey question exposes food and housing insecurity on campus

By Grace K. Wallner | Dec. 4, 2017

While most students have enough on their plate worrying about overwhelming homework and looming exams, some face a more pressing problem — finding their next meal or a place to stay the night.

Rodney Lambright — currently working for Wisconsin Public Television — won a regional Emmy for “Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air” Saturday night.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison alum Rodney Lambright wins regional Emmy

By Taylor Osborne | Dec. 3, 2017

Each year, the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences produces the Regional Emmy Awards to recognize excellence in broadcasting, and this year, UW-Madison alumnus Rodney Lambright II.

Tax bill reconciliation could decide the fate of many university-related tax benefits.

STATE NEWS

Here’s what Congress’ controversial tax bill could mean for students

By Andy Goldstein | Dec. 3, 2017

State Republicans are celebrating the momentum of their legislative agenda marked by the Senate’s passage of a new tax bill Friday night, while Democrats warn of potential costs to students and universities. The bill’s passage has been claimed as a victory for general nationwide tax cuts, a cause championed by Wisconsin Republicans for the last several years. “I’m happy to see Congress is finally following our lead for tax reform by eliminating the alternative minimum tax, the death tax and lowering rates for all Americans,” said state Rep.

Prospective Zepnick interns will be warned about sexual misconduct allegations, UW-Madison says

STATE NEWS

Democratic state Rep accused of sexual harassment

By Lilly Price | Dec. 3, 2017

Democratic lawmaker Josh Zepnick was accused of kissing and groping two women without consent on Friday, sparking demands from his own party that he resign. The Capitol Times reported Friday that state Rep.

A bar fight downtown got out of control early Sunday morning, leading to multiple citations and a broken door.

CITY NEWS

About 20 people involved in downtown bar fight that broke glass door

By Noah Habenstreit | Dec. 3, 2017

Bouncers at a downtown bar called police for help after a fight involving around 20 people got out of control early Sunday morning.

A man “half-pulled” a gun on an individual who tried to intervene in a domestic dispute that started on State Street, police said.

CITY NEWS

Man pulls gun on good Samaritan who tried to intervene in downtown domestic dispute

By Noah Habenstreit | Dec. 3, 2017

A domestic dispute that started early Sunday morning escalated when good samaritans tried to intervene and subsequently had a gun pulled on them.

In an incident police believe was not “random,” two suspects allegedly entered a house on North Orchard Street and pointed handguns at the residents.

CITY NEWS

Resident threatened with guns, beaten inside campus-area home

By Noah Habenstreit | Dec. 3, 2017

Two armed suspects entered a house near campus Saturday night, pointed guns at the residents and battered one victim’s face, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

CAMPUS NEWS

Student government condemns controversial dining hall policy

By Noah Habenstreit | Dec. 1, 2017

UW-Madison’s student government has come out against a new plan that requires housing residents to spend at least $1,400 at dining halls in a year, joining other prominent campus groups including the school’s College Democrats and Working Class Student Union.

CAMPUS NEWS

GOP tax bill could impact students, UW-Madison’s Alumni Association explains how

By Ella Johnson | Dec. 1, 2017

Students could be affected if the GOP tax bill passes, according to the UW-Madison Alumni Association, who took a stance on the controversial measure in a petition addressed to congressional leaders.

After meeting with students, UW-Madison revises dining policy.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison housing leaders answer questions after initial backlash to dining policy

By Noah Habenstreit | Nov. 30, 2017

A new dining policy has sparked backlash on campus, but UW-Madison housing leaders are hoping that providing additional information will help quell students’ concerns.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison shut out of top five research institutions for second consecutive year

By Lauren Sorensen | Nov. 30, 2017

After 42 years of being ranked among the top five research universities in the country, UW-Madison remained at number six after dropping out of the top five last fall.

Dozens rallied Thursday outside of the DOJ in solidarity of a 14-year-old killed by an Ashland County police officer.

CITY NEWS

Vigil held at Capitol Square for slain Native American teen

By Max Bayer | Nov. 30, 2017

A vigil outside of the Wisconsin Department of Justice was held for Jason Pero Thursday night, a 14-year-old Native American killed by an Ashland County police officer earlier this month on Bad River Reservation.