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Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation supports a new initiative that could help society’s middle class.

NEWS

New initiative promotes research on societal issues

By Lexi Schweinert | Oct. 3, 2018

UW-Madison’s new Contemporary Social Problems Initiative was granted over $1 million for research on social, economic and health problems among middle-class families by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduation Education. The two-year grants are intended for research on societal issues such as improving health care, economic conditions and psychological states.

Some Babcock Ice Cream contains beef gelatin, which makes it inaccessible to students with dietary restrictions. Students say that ASM legislation that would make ice cream more inclusive is a symbolic step toward a more inclusive campus.

NEWS

National coverage of ice cream debate misses the bigger picture, students say

By Sydney Widell | Oct. 3, 2018

Conservative students on campus oppose the ice cream legislation, but they say it’s not for the reasons Palin suggests. Instead of saying the bill represents political correctness gone too far, they argued instead that it is an irresponsible use of ASM resources, which is something they feel Palin’s article misrepresented.

Madison’s city council voted again to remove the Confederate memorial in Forest Hill Cemetery, a decision that possibly goes against federal landmarks standards.

CITY NEWS

City council votes again to remove Confederate memorial

By Jon Brockman | Oct. 2, 2018

For the second time in six months, Madison’s city council voted to remove the Confederate memorial in Forest Hill Cemetery.

New results from the Department of Public Instruction’s Forward Exam show that more than half of students in the state did not score proficient or better in language arts, math and science.

STATE NEWS

Majority of Wisconsin students score below proficiency level

By Will Husted | Oct. 2, 2018

New results from the Department of Public Instruction’s Forward Exam show that more than half of students in the state did not score proficient or better in language arts, math and science.

CAMPUS NEWS

Nominations Board and former SSFC member discrimination case heard by Student Judiciary

By Robyn Cawley | Oct. 2, 2018

Student Judiciary heard the discrimination case Sophia Alzaidi, a former Student Services Finance Committee member, brought against the Nominations Board when she was not selected to be on the committee this session.

Former President Barack Obama’s newest list of endorsed candidates includes Democrats in tight races around Wisconsin.

STATE NEWS

Obama endorses several Wisconsin Democratic hopefuls

By Jessica Lipaz | Oct. 1, 2018

Former President Barack Obama’s newest list of endorsed candidates includes Democrats in tight races around Wisconsin.

The suspect in Saturday’s murder-suicide had a history of domestic abuse convictions, Madison Police Chief Mike Koval said.

CITY NEWS

Suspect in murder-suicide had history of domestic abuse

By Jon Brockman | Oct. 1, 2018

The suspect in Saturday’s murder-suicide had a history of domestic abuse charges dating back to 2009, according to court records. The Dane County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as 39-year-old James Sykes and 34-year-old Sherry Waller.

Ald. Matt Phair, District 20, announced he would not seek re-election to the city council in order to spend more time with his family.

CITY NEWS

City council member announces he will not run for re-election

By Jon Brockman | Oct. 1, 2018

Madison Alder Matt Phair, District 20, announced Monday he would not seek a fifth term on the city council in the upcoming spring 2019 election.

PAVE members expressed frustration with UW-Madison’s current climate for sexual assault survivors.

NEWS

PAVE joins national conversation on sexual violence

By Jenna Walters | Oct. 1, 2018

In light of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s hearing that gained national attention last week, UW-Madison student organization Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment released a statement regarding the current campus climate for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

Lake Mendota’s 40-year-old pier system will be updated with student fundraiser donations.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison community will benefit from marina renovations

By Jenna Walters | Oct. 1, 2018

The Hoofer Marina Project is now underway, set to remodel the Memorial Union lakefront marina funded by nearly $2 million in donations.

The athletic department released the results of its health and safety survey Friday, saying their findings will help them make future facility improvements.

CAMPUS NEWS

Poor facility security listed as a top concern among UW-Madison student athletes

By Sydney Widell | Oct. 1, 2018

In addition to worries over facility security, students and staff also expressed concern about student athletes’ access to health care, including mental health care, and reporting protocol. The results, which were gathered by Assistant Athletic Director Walter Dickey per the request of UW Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez, will help the department prioritize programming improvements in coming years.

CAMPUS NEWS

Student Judiciary to hear discrimination case filed by former SSFC member

By Robyn Cawley | Oct. 1, 2018

More than four months ago, the Student Services Finance Committee announced their nominations without a spot for Sophia Alzaidi, a member in the previous session.

Two people were found dead following an apparent murder-suicide on Madison’s east side, among other crimes over the weekend.

CITY NEWS

Two found dead in apparent murder-suicide over the weekend

By Jon Brockman | Sep. 30, 2018

Madison police said two people died on the East Side following an apparent murder-suicide Saturday afternoon. Police were called to a townhouse shortly after noon and forced entry after talking to concerned family members.

STATE NEWS

State advocates condemn advancement of Kavanaugh confirmation

By Andy Goldstein | Sep. 30, 2018

After the Senate judiciary committee voted to advance Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, advocates around the state are raising alarms around what they see as the dismissal of sexual assault survivors’ experiences.

A renewal grant will further research on Alzheimer’s.

NEWS

Wisconsin study receives renewal grant to focus on biomarkers of Alzheimer’s

By Gianina Dinon | Sep. 28, 2018

The Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention was awarded a renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health. The five year, $19 million grant will fund in-depth tests for biomarkers that serve as signals of potential future disease.

Inside UW highlights prominent women including Grace Wahba in a new article series.

NEWS

Articles recognize 150 years of UW-Madison women

By Jenna Walters | Sep. 28, 2018

In 1896, the first women earned undergraduate degrees from UW-Madison. Now, 150 years later, Inside UW is celebrating the anniversary with a series that promotes the accomplishments of women associated with the university.

U.S. Representative Mark Pocan met with ICE officials yesterday for information about the weekend's raids, but he said he left with few answers.

STATE NEWS

ICE began enforcement surge with list of 250 people, 163 could still be targets

By Sydney Widell | Sep. 28, 2018

It is not clear at this point if the remaining 167 people ICE did not arrest remain targets of a future raid, according to Ron Bohmer, a spokesperson for Rep Pocan. Bohmer said that it is unclear why ICE only arrested a third of the people on its list, and he wasn’t sure if that means those people are no longer in the state, or if another enforcement surge could be pending.

CAMPUS NEWS

Two-year institutions prove to be attractive options for students joining workforce

By Robyn Cawley | Sep. 28, 2018

As tuition prices increase and job outlooks waver, UW System students have begun favoring two-year degree programs more than four-year universities.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced the upcoming budget would include increases in funds for mental health programs and opioid overdose prevention.

CITY NEWS

Dane County boosts funds for mental health, opioid crisis in 2019 budget

By Jon Brockman | Sep. 28, 2018

Dane County’s 2019 budget will include extra funds aimed at improving the county’s response to mental health and opioid-related incidents. The annual budget, which will be released in full on Oct. 1, will contains the largest increase in funding for frontline mental health services in county history, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said Thursday.

Mark Pocan expressed “disappointment” with the lack of communication between federal immigration officials and local agencies, following weekend of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detainments across the state.

STATE NEWS

Pocan demands answers from Washington following ICE arrests

By Sydney Widell | Sep. 28, 2018

After more than 80 undocumented immigrants were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a surprise raid over the weekend, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan met with agency heads in Washington D.C. to demand better communication and more accountability.