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GOP nominee Donald trump accepted his nomination Thursday.

STATE NEWS

Trump declares 'I am your voice' in nomination speech

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 22, 2016

A year ago, Donald Trump was a long-shot candidate with a big mouth, little campaign staff and what most pundits thought would be a short-lived lead in the polls. Thursday night he was the undisputed champion of the Republican Primary. But Trump was not in a mood for celebration, instead using his acceptance address to claim his strength in a foreboding and hostile world.

Gov. Scott Walker proclaimed that 'America deserves better' than Hillary Clinton during his convention speech.

STATE NEWS

Walker declines to hit Cruz on non-endorsement

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 21, 2016

Gov. Scott Walker refused to hit Texas Sen. Ted Cruz for refusing to endorse Donald Trump at Thursday's delegate breakfast, but reiterated that Republicans cannot allow Hillary Clinton to win the White House. Walker's remarks came on the heels of the prime-time address he gave last night to the full convention.

Cleveland police have made only 23 arrests so far in relation to the Republican National Convention.

STATE NEWS

Few arrests made during protest-filled convention

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 21, 2016

CLEVELAND—Despite fears of large-scale protests during the Republican National Convention this week, heightened security measures made the outlook relatively calm. As of Thursday afternoon, a total of 23 arrests have been made, largely for misdemeanors such as failure to disperse and disorderly conduct.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was booed off stage after his convention speech for not endorsing Donald Trump.

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Cruz booed off stage during convention speech

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 21, 2016

CLEVELAND—In one of the most surprising moments of the 2016 Republican National Convention, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, caused an uproar among delegates after saying voters should “vote their conscience” instead of casting their ballot for the nominee, Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump officially the nominee; Wisconsin speakers take center stage

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 20, 2016

CLEVELAND—Republicans officially chose Donald Trump as their nominee for president Tuesday night, capping a wild ride from long-shot candidate to the top of the GOP. Despite some rumblings that supporters of Texas Sen.

A vendor sells buttons outside the Republican National Convention.

STATE NEWS

Students for Trump organizes young people ahead of election

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 19, 2016

CLEVELAND—Scattered through the streets of Cleveland, students in favor of Donald Trump have continued to make their presence known during the Republican National Convention.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke said he is a "foot soldier" for the Trump campaign and will be ready to help out in any way. He talked with reporters after his remarks to Wisconsin's delegation Tuesday morning.

STATE NEWS

Wisconsin delegation talks plagiarism controversy at morning breakfast

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 19, 2016

A trio of speakers addressed the Wisconsin delegation Monday, touting the importance of down-ballot races and using the Badger State as a means of unifying the party.

The first night of the Republican National Convention featured a lot of drama on the use of a roll call vote.

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Floor fight steals the show on day one of the RNC

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 19, 2016

The Republican National Convention turned tense hours ahead of the primetime session Monday, with chaos erupting after an attempt to hinder Donald Trump’s nomination failed. The proposed rule change would allow delegates to "vote their conscience" and has been proposed by several conservative groups organizing to stop Trump and instead install a different candidate as the nominee.

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Wisconsin delegation begins convention amid Trump uncertainty

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 18, 2016

Wisconsin delegates convened Monday to kick off the Republican National Convention, hearing from speakers and preparing for the day’s events.

Local, state and federal law enforcement officials had to separate two groups of protesters after an argument broke out in downtown Cleveland just outside the Republican National Convention.

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Protesters clash in downtown Cleveland during convention

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 18, 2016

Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters clashed Monday afternoon in their first confrontation of convention week. Law enforcement officials had to separate the groups outside of Settler's Landing Park just blocks away from the Quicken Loans Arena, where delegates had their own dramatic first day.

The Republican National Convention will last from Monday to Thursday, ending with the Donald Trump officially being nominated by the GOP.

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Republican National Convention live blog

By Andrew Bahl and Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 18, 2016

The Daily Cardinal is live from the first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Byron Shafer, professor of political science.

CAMPUS NEWS

Conventions expert from UW weighs in on RNC, DNC

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 15, 2016

For many convention-goers, the upcoming Republican and Democratic National Conventions will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

STATE NEWS

Five things to watch at the Republican National Convention

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 15, 2016

With the Republican National Convention starting Monday, here are five things to watch as thousands of delegates, media and observers flock to Cleveland.

STATE NEWS

Donald Trump chooses Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as running mate

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 15, 2016

Donald Trump announced Friday that he has chosen Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has his vice presidential pick

CAMPUS NEWS

Multicultural Student Center criticized for racially separated meetings

By Sammy Gibbons | Jul. 13, 2016

UW-Madison’s Multicultural Student Center received criticism for offering separate discussion groups for white and minority students and staff in the Red Gym Monday evening. The MSC offered four meetings: two for white students and staff, and two for students and staff of color.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison hires new bursar from Rice University

By Madeline Heim | Jul. 13, 2016

UW-Madison administration selected a new bursar to head the office that collects student tuition and fee revenue, according to a Wednesday release from the university.

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UW-Madison hires Leslie Orrantia as new director of community relations

By Madeline Heim | Jul. 11, 2016

UW-Madison has selected Leslie Orrantia as the university’s next director of community relations, according to a Monday press release.

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Associated Students of Madison to employ four new liaisons for underrepresented populations

By Madeline Heim | Jul. 11, 2016

The Associated Students of Madison will launch four new positions this Fall in hopes to better understand the needs of marginalized groups on campus.

Many 2016 state legislature elections are still closely contested as Wisconsin’s August primaries draw closer, and control over the future of Wisconsin politics remains up for grabs.

STATE NEWS

State legislature races heat up as primary elections near

By Noah Habenstreit and Jake Skubish | Jul. 11, 2016

While Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders control the headlines, 2016 is also an important year for state-level elections.

CAMPUS NEWS

Construction throughout campus continues into next academic term

By Sammy Gibbons | Jul. 11, 2016

UW-Madison campus broke ground on its remodel in the summer of 2012 with the first phases of the Memorial Union Reinvestment project.