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IN-DEPTH

The renting rush for the high-rise life: A shift to central living adds to Madison’s November signing frenzy

By Samy Moskol | Nov. 1, 2012

Just 15 years ago when the land the Embassy sits on was an IHOP, students often lived in Madison neighborhoods far and wide and began looking for their next apartment in the spring. Fast forward to 2012: Madison Property Management received its first inquiry on Aug. 17 for a lease that would start a year later.

CAMPUS NEWS

Sustainability Committee moves closer to approval

By Paige Villiard | Nov. 1, 2012

An Associated Students of Madison Sustainability Committee is one step closer to being created after Student Council voted in favor of forming the committee in the first round of voting Wednesday.

NEWS

Sandy prompts questions over FEMA’s future

By Tyler Nickerson | Nov. 1, 2012

Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast earlier this week, bringing with it massive power outages, transportation problems, billions of dollars in damage and even death. But beyond the material damage, the “super storm” has also brought to national attention funding issues for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

NEWS

Obama, Baldwin lead in poll one week before Nov. 6 election

By Adam Wollner | Nov. 1, 2012

President Barack Obama and U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., appear to have the advantage in their respective races in Wisconsin with the election less than a week away, according to a new poll released Wednesday.

CITY NEWS

Local restaurants concerned about food cart presence

By Sarah Dobrofsky | Nov. 1, 2012

Local restaurant owners worried about the effect of late night food vendors on traditional businesses expressed their concerns to city officials at a meeting Wednesday.

CITY NEWS

Union Cab to offer free rides to polling places Nov. 6

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 1, 2012

In honor of Election Day Nov. 6, Union Cab will offer free rides to and from polling locations to encourage people in and around the Madison community to vote.

CITY NEWS

Early voting for Nov. 6 election surpassing that in 2008

By Meghan Chua | Nov. 1, 2012

The number of ballots cast early in Madison for the Nov. 6 election will likely surpass numbers from the 2008 election, Mayor Paul Soglin said in a press conference Wednesday.

NEWS

Obama to visit Milwaukee Saturday

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 1, 2012

In addition to campaigning in Green Bay tomorrow, President Barack Obama will return to Milwaukee Saturday.

CITY NEWS

Police Chief Wray apologizes for removal of homeless’ belongings

By Meghan Chua | Nov. 1, 2012

Madison Police Department Chief Noble Wray apologized Tuesday for a recent incident in which police had homeless people’s belongings removed to a city dump facility.

CITY NEWS

Victims sustain injuries in two separate incidents at house party

By Andy Van Sistine and Erik Thiel | Oct. 31, 2012

Madison police are investigating two separate incidents that both occurred Saturday at the same house party on the 100 block of North Breese Terrace.

CITY NEWS

City approves two housing projects

By Abby Becker | Oct. 31, 2012

Madison’s City Council unanimously approved two downtown development projects Wednesday, marking the final step before developers can begin construction.

CITY NEWS

Public asks city to support Overture

By Abby Becker and Joe Lynch | Oct. 31, 2012

Members of the public joined city officials Tuesday to weigh in on Mayor Paul Soglin’s proposed $266.4 million operating budget for 2013, with many urging the City Council to increase funding to the Overture Center for the Arts.

CITY NEWS

Edgewater seeks federal bond funding

By Abby Becker | Oct. 31, 2012

Edgewater Hotel developers applied Tuesday to use low-cost federal funds to finance the construction and renovation of the hotel.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW to offer counseling to students affected by Hurricane Sandy

By The Daily Cardinal and Clay Thomas | Oct. 31, 2012

In the midst of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast, the Dean of Students office will offer assistance to any student for any academic or other issues they may be facing.

NEWS

Lee campaign dismisses volunteer who faked attack by Pocan supporters

By Adam Wollner | Oct. 31, 2012

Republican congressional candidate Chad Lee’s campaign dismissed a volunteer Tuesday after he falsely claimed he was attacked at his home for being a gay Republican.

CITY NEWS

City to work on solutions for Occupy Madison

By Taylor Harvey and Abby Becker | Oct. 31, 2012

Mayor Paul Soglin’s office confirmed Tuesday city officials are “working on solutions” to provide shelter for members of Madison’s Occupy movement and homeless communities, with plans for a new downtown homeless shelter still undetermined.

NEWS

Candidates reschedule cancelled visits to state

By The Daily Cardinal and Kelly Kallien | Oct. 31, 2012

President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney have both rescheduled previously canceled events in Wisconsin this week because of complications surrounding Hurricane Sandy, which ravaged the East Coast Monday.

CITY NEWS

County proposes $68.15 million to improve criminal justice programs

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 31, 2012

Dane County’s 2013 budget designates $68.15 million to the County Sheriff’s Department for programs that could improve efficiency in the county’s criminal justice programs.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW names finalists for director of libraries

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 31, 2012

The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced four finalists in the search for the campus’ next director of university libraries Wednesday.

NEWS

Obama, Romney cancel Wisconsin stops due to hurricane

By Taylor Harvey | Oct. 30, 2012

Both President Barack Obama and his opponent Gov. Mitt Romney cancelled their visits to Wisconsin this week due to Hurricane Sandy wrecking havoc in the Northeast, according to releases from both candidates’ campaigns.