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Walker downplays minimum wage lawsuit

Gov. Scott Walker dismissed a lawsuit filed by a labor advocacy group Monday involving Wisconsin’s minimum wage law.

UW System names new UW Colleges, UW-Extension chancellor

The UW System Board of Regents approved Cathy Sandeen as the new chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension Tuesday, according to a release.

Spring commencement scheduled at Camp Randall for a second year

On May 18, 2014, thousands of Badgers “jumped around” at Camp Randall Stadium as they would on any gameday Saturday, but for the first time in 24 years, the beloved tradition did not indicate the start of a fourth quarter.

UW-Madison senior Maria Estevez discusses women pursuing STEM fields

Maria Estevez, a UW-Madison senior majoring in biomedical engineering, has been a research assistant in one of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery’s BIONATES labs for the last three years, working to advance stem cell use and regenerative medicine through innovations in engineering.

UWPD investigates off-campus sexual assault

An unidentified female UW-Madison student reported she was sexually assaulted early Saturday morning, according to a UW Police Department incident report.

Journalist Naomi Klein to speak at DLS Tuesday

Award-winning journalist, columnist and author Naomi Klein will speak at UW-Madison’s third Distinguished Lecture Series installment Tuesday.

Gameday arrests, ejections remain steady

The UW-Madison Police Department saw a slight increase in the number of underage alcohol citations during Saturday’s homecoming football game against Maryland, according to a UWPD report.

Conservationists teach seven Whooping cranes to migrate

Gov. Scott Walker launches statewide bus tour

Gov. Scott Walker began a 10-day tour across Wisconsin Saturday to rally supporters and continue to spread his campaign message.

Democrats criticize Gov. Scott Walker for refusing early education grants

State Rep. Terese Berceau, D-Madison, joined other Wisconsin Democrats in a letter criticizing Gov. Scott Walker for declining up to $60 million in early education grants last week.

Madison man arrested for taking pictures of nude woman at tanning salon

Officers arrested 28-year-old Madison resident Benjamin J. H. Brossard for taking pictures of a nude woman at an East Campus Mall tanning salon at 5 p.m. Oct. 3, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

Drunken woman sideswipes officer’s squad car

A police officer conducting a traffic stop on the 1100 block of Williamson Street was sideswiped in his vehicle by another driver Saturday at 10 p.m, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

UW-Madison alumna, UNICEF fundraiser speaks to students about the importance of charity

In the spirit of homecoming week’s community service theme, UNICEF’s Next Generation founder and Director Casey Rotter spoke to UW-Madison students about the importance of young people’s dedication to charity.

ALPS receives funding from SSFC

Adventure Learning Programs received a $155,049.58 budget for 2015-'16 Thursday from the Students Services Finance Committee, while the Working Class Student Union made a budget request for the upcoming fiscal year.

Winslow Sargeant to give keynote address for Multicultural Homecoming

In honor of UW-Madison’s Multicultural Homecoming, alumnus Winslow Sargeant will deliver the keynote address “What It Really Means to Bring the Victory Home for Diverse Alumni” Saturday, according to a university news release.

Charity campaign launches online donation option

For their 2014 campaign Partners in Giving is putting into effect a new online pledging system that allows employees in Dane County to donate money through payroll deductions or credit cards, according to the organization’s website.

UWPD alerted to residence hall sexual assault

The UW-Madison Police Department was alerted to a sexual assault that happened in an on-campus residential hall last Friday, according to a Thursday UWPD release.

UW-Madison seeks applicants for Wisconsin Idea grants

Faculty and staff at UW-Madison can apply for $500 grants to spread awareness of the Wisconsin Idea, which aims to “improve people’s lives beyond the classroom,” Vice Chancellor for University Relations Vince Sweeney said in a UW-Madison release Thursday.

State report on school enrollment comes under fire from voucher advocates

Following the state’s release of a report regarding Wisconsin’s newly expanded school voucher program, a pro-voucher organization accused them of tailoring data against the program.

State Rep. Brett Hulsey launches write-in campaign for governor

With Wisconsin’s statewide election 12 days away, state Rep. Brett Hulsey, D-Madison, reemerged into the political sphere as he announced a write-in campaign as an Independent, according to a release.