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Eneale Pickett holds a beheaded police officer while promoting his new clothing line that focuses on police brutality in America.

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State senator fires back at UW student clothing line

By Lilly Price | Sep. 20, 2017

State Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, called for local law enforcement to take action against UW-Madison student Eneale Pickett, who released a video earlier this week promoting his clothing line that Nass says is racist and anti-police. Pickett owns a clothing line called Insert Apparel, which he says is meant to initiate conversations about social justice by printing controversial messages on clothing. His newest line is centered on police brutality on black Americans.

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After vandalism near a Madison synagogue, campus reacts

By Lawrence Andrea | Sep. 20, 2017

After swastikas were found spray-painted on a historical marker near a synagogue at James Madison Park early Wednesday morning, UW-Madison leaders and student organizations were quick to denounce the vandalism.

Gov. Scott Walker used his veto power to reject certain aspects of the state’s two-year budget, some of which will affect the UW System.

STATE NEWS

UW provisions among Walker’s vetoes

By Emily Curtis | Sep. 20, 2017

Gov. Scott Walker issued 99 partial vetoes of the state’s two-year budget on Wednesday, rejecting several highly-anticipated additions to the bill, which was written by the Republican-held Wisconsin Legislature.

Melissa Farquhar and Erin McGlynn, UW-Madison professional students, headed to Houston last Wednesday to assist efforts to remove the vast number of mosquitoes caused by Hurricane Harvey.

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UW-Madison students in Houston to aid with mosquito control

By Paige Haehlke | Sep. 20, 2017

After Hurricane Harvey’s widespread flooding resulted in the surfacing of millions of mosquitos that hampered recovery efforts, two UW-Madison students headed to Houston last Wednesday to assist with the infestation.

Hate crimes in Madison like the vandalism near a synagogue in James Madison Park have increased dramatically since 2015.

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Swastikas spray-painted on historical marker near Jewish synagogue

By Nina Bertelsen | Sep. 20, 2017

Joel Despain, public information officer for MPD, told The Daily Cardinal that as of right now the tentative charges are defamation of property. Once they find the perpetrator, it could rise to the level of a hate crime. He said that if they find the perpetrator and their action was motivated “by a hatred of the Jewish Faith,” it would meet the intent requirement under Wisconsin State Statutes.

NEWS

New textbook affordability pilot could launch in spring

By Maggie Chandler | Sep. 19, 2017

Students could pay a lower price for books next semester after the Associated Students of Madison adopted legislation Tuesday that launches a new textbook affordability pilot on campus.

Gov. Scott Walker is the head of the Republican Governors Association, which has a website that looks and acts like a news outlet, but is actually paid for by the association to promote GOP ideals.

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The Republican Governors Association calls it a news outlet. Others say it’s propaganda.

By Lilly Price | Sep. 19, 2017

The Republican Governors Association, led by Gov. Scott Walker, is getting heat from both sides of the aisle. The RGA runs a website called “The Free Telegraph” that presents itself as a media outlet but is paid for and controlled by the association.

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Vice provost for UW-Madison libraries to retire

By Celia Golod | Sep. 19, 2017

Edward Van Gemert, vice provost for libraries and a university librarian, will retire in May 2018, the university announced Tuesday.

A judge set a $1 million price tag on bail for 59-year-old Steven Pirus, who told police he intentionally caused his Madison home to explode after shooting his wife in the head.

CITY NEWS

Man who blew up Madison home to cover up murdering wife gets $1 million bail

By Gina Heeb | Sep. 19, 2017

A man who admitted to shooting his wife and intentionally blowing up their Madison home last week in an attempt to cover up the homicide was booked on $1 million bail Tuesday at a hearing. Following further investigations into the murder and explosion by state officials, law enforcement and firefighters, Steven D.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced a new initiative, funded by a $100,000 grant from the Vera Institute of Justice, to help the local immigrant community access legal resources.

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Local officials pour $100,000 grant into funding legal services for Dane County immigrants

By Cailynn Hensen | Sep. 19, 2017

A new grant announced Tuesday by county officials could assist undocumented community members by providing legal representation to those facing deportation hearings.

Student Services Finance Committee Representative Max Goldfarb called the Greater University Tutoring Services eligibility hearing a "slam dunk."

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SSFC questions Sex Out Loud, GUTS eligibility for funds

By Nina Bertelsen | Sep. 18, 2017

Both groups told SSFC that their services were essential and unique to students. Sex Out Loud’s presentation cited sex-positive counseling and pleasure education while GUTS' cited more than 500 volunteers, conversational English tutors and presence in dorms, dining halls and libraries.

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Rep. Chris Taylor talks Campus Free Speech Act, permitless carry with ASM

By Maggie Chandler and Sam Nesovanovic | Sep. 18, 2017

The Free Speech Act and permitless carry bill are two key pieces of legislation that students should watch out for, state Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, told the Associated Students of Madison’s Legislative Affairs Committee, Monday.

The Frequency, a music venue in downtown Madison, suspended hip-hop performances at its venue twice in three years.

CITY NEWS

Nearly a decade of hip-hop controversy fuels new music task force in Madison

By Gina Heeb | Sep. 18, 2017

After at least eight years of perceived inequity for hip-hop artists in the Madison music scene, city officials are looking to address the problem formally.

The connectivity problem that is leaving countless UWNet users without access to the Internet is likely a software coding issue, according to DoIt officials.

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Campus Wi-Fi connectivity issues likely caused by increase in volume

By Lawrence Andrea | Sep. 18, 2017

Still having Wi-Fi troubles? Check again, it may work this time.

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UW-Madison joins Big Ten Voter Challenge aimed at increasing election turnout

By Lawrence Andrea | Sep. 18, 2017

Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced Monday UW-Madison’s involvement in an inter-Big Ten Conference competition aimed at increasing voter registration and turnout among students on college campuses.

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21-year-old woman choked near campus, loses consciousness

By Noah Habenstreit | Sep. 18, 2017

The woman was standing with friends on University Avenue when a man made conversation and, after a short interaction, attacked her.

Charlie Sykes, who for decades was a popular right-wing radio host, spoke to students and community members at the Discovery Building Monday.

STATE NEWS

In a 'post-truth culture,' Charlie Sykes says it’s time for conservatives to push back

By Noah Habenstreit | Sep. 18, 2017

The popular right-wing radio host, now famous throughout the country, surprised some of his listeners when he refused to support Trump even after he earned the Republican nomination for president in 2016.

Gov. Scott Walker signed a $3 million subsidy for the Taiwanese electronics company Foxconn Monday.

STATE NEWS

Walker signs Foxconn bill despite fervent opposition from Democrats

By Noah Habenstreit | Sep. 18, 2017

Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Monday giving Wisconsin’s largest state subsidy ever to a Taiwanese electronics company that promises to bring up to 13,000 jobs to the state. The subsidy bill obligates the state to pay $2.85 billion in cash to Foxconn, assuming the company continues to create jobs.

Girl Up, UW-Madison plans to support adolescent girls in developing countries through a variety of fundraising and social events on campus.

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New student organizations advocates for young women in developing countries

By Lawrence Andrea | Sep. 18, 2017

UW-Madison students now have the opportunity to join a student organization that aims to support and bring awareness to the education, health and safety of young women all over the world.

“Hillbilly Elegy” is UW-Madison’s Go Big Read for the 2017-18 school year. Some experts think it’s a bad choice.

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UW-Madison’s Go Big Read book proves controversial

By Noah Habenstreit | Sep. 18, 2017

Reviewers praised J.D.Vance, a young, conservative Marine Corps veteran, for telling a gripping tale of overcoming adversity. But some experts view Vance’s attempts to apply policy solutions to the dire situation in Appalachia as misguided or even dangerous.