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Thursday's presidential visit, on and off Bascom Hill

‘I’m asking you to keep believing in me’

The tree-lined slopes of Bascom Hill and 30,000 enthusiastic spectators played host to President Barack Obama Thursday, as the embattled incumbent rallied supporters and attempted to spark fresh excitement into his campaign.

Badger men’s basketball team challenges Obama to scrimmage

In the midst of the excitement surrounding President Barack Obama’s visit to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Thursday, the Badger men’s basketball team was working hard to convince the president to meet them on the court.

SSFC grants funding eligibility to campus group

One student organization moved closer to receiving funding Thursday when the Student Services Finance Committee voted in favor of allowing the group to submit its budget for the committee’s approval later this year.

Mifflin neighbors discuss proposed North Bedford Street apartment

Mifflin Neighborhood Association members discussed a proposed student apartment building on North Bedford Street Thursday.

Obama visit sparks outcry from faculty

President Barack Obama’s visit to Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus Thursday has elicited support from those who hope the event brings good publicity to the university, excitement from Obama supporters and joy from throngs of students whose classes have been cancelled.

Student government approves voter registration in residence halls

Members of student government approved a resolution Wednesday that would defy a University of Wisconsin-Madison housing policy by authorizing student voter registration inside university residence halls, pending Chancellor David Ward’s approval.

College Democrats, College Republicans geared for Obama

When thousands of University of Wisconsin-Madison students pack the slopes of Bascom Hill to hear President Barack Obama speak Thursday, students from the College Democrats and College Republicans plan to capitalize on the large crowds, but for different reasons.

Poll shows Obama leading Romney, Thompson closing in

President Barack Obama still leads challenger Mitt Romney by 11 points in Wisconsin, while Rep. Tammy Baldwin's, D-Wis., lead over Tommy Thompson shrunk to just four points in the U.S. Senate race, according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll released Wednesday.

Madison Police move arrest location during Freakfest

Students and other Freakfest attendees will see a different arrest policy at this year’s event in addition to a decreased police presence on State Street, police announced at a city meeting Wednesday.

UW-Madison chancellor search officially begins

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly formally charged the Chancellor Search and Screen Committee with finding UW-Madison’s next chancellor in the committee’s first official meeting Wednesday.

Obama, Romney duel in first debate

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney sparred over taxes and their plans to turn the economy around Wednesday in the first of three debates leading up to the Nov. 6 election.

City officials approve building proposal, hear two new development proposals for downtown area

City officials approved plans for one downtown apartment building and heard two new development proposals for the downtown and campus areas Wednesday night.

Classes, tests moved due to Obama speech

As University of Wisconsin-Madison employees begin work all over campus to prepare for President Barack Obama’s visit Thursday, professors and students are finding ways to continue academic business as usual.

Police announce Thursday road closures

Due to a visit from President Barack Obama Thursday, Madison residents should keep several road closures in mind when navigating the city, especially on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Soglin proposes cut to 2013 Overture funding

Mayor Paul Soglin introduced his $266.4 million 2013 City of Madison operating budget Monday, which proposes decreasing the Overture Center’s requested funding by $1 million.

Tammy Baldwin to speak at Obama rally Thursday

U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin will join President Barack Obama for a campaign event on Bascom Hill Thursday that is expected to draw thousands of supporters.

Student Judiciary voids fall Finance Committee decisions

The Student Judiciary ruled all Associated Students of Madison Finance Committee decisions made in fall 2012 void Monday following a student group’s complaint over a recent funding decision.

Upcoming forum to examine diversity issues on campus

Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate Programs Damon Williams held a press conference Tuesday outlining the schedule for the 2012 Diversity Forum, which will take place Friday, Oct. 12.

Romney asks GAB for absentee extension

The Romney campaign sent a letter to Wisconsin election officials Monday asking local voting districts that did not send military absentee ballots overseas by the Sept. 22 deadline to do so immediately.