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Mixed opinions about Egypt study abroad

Top 10 News of Fall 2011

1. Biddy Martin steps down, Ward steps in as interim chancellor

Mining bill divides Wisconsin public

Iron and Ashland counties, in the very north of Wisconsin, are home to over 300 lakes and serve as a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts. Ashland County is also home to the Bad River Indian Tribe, who has lived on its reservation since 1854. But these two counties that are celebrated for their natural beauty also suffer from some of the highest unemployment in the state.

City Council passes stricter pawn shop regulations

The Madison Common Council passed a new ordinance Tuesday that requires pawn shops and other secondhand stores to report sales directly to police in an effort to combat crime.

Common Council approves winter homeless shelter in empty car dealership

City officials unanimously passed an ordinance allowing an empty Don Miller auto dealership showroom on East Washington Avenue to be used as a "daytime resource center" for the homeless.

ACLU sues state over voter ID requirement

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin Tuesday, claiming the state's voter ID law infringes on some citizens' rights and is unconstitutional.

Der Rath to introduce more authentic German menu

When the Memorial Union's Der Rathskeller restaurant reopens next semester, students can expect to see some changes to das Menü.

Speakers clash on abortion access

"Pro-choice" and "pro-life" advocates spoke at a public hearing Tuesday on a bill that requires doctors to be present when administering abortion-inducing drugs to women.

Forum introduces changes to first-year student orientation

Officials from the Student Orientation, Advising and Registration program announced changes to the incoming-freshmen orientation program at a forum Tuesday, which included new plans for parent-focused seminars.

GAB: False signatures won’t be automatically discarded in Walker recall effort

Recall petitions signed Mickey Mouse or Adolf Hitler will be considered valid so long as they are properly dated and have a Wisconsin address, according to the group responsible for overseeing elections.

Partisan Wisconsin Budget Project says state missed out on $1.3 billion

A report released Tuesday by the Wisconsin Budget Project, a liberal advocacy group, shows that in the past year Wisconsin missed out on $1.3 billion in federal money.

Collegians For A Constructive Tomorrow appeals funding ineligibility to Student Judiciary

The Collegians For A Constructive Tomorrow appealed a student government decision that deemed the group ineligible for funding to the Student Judiciary Tuesday.

UW student robbed at Bassett and Main after giving man bus money

A UW-Madison student was robbed early Monday morning after giving a man money to take the bus.

Record degrees, but job market still uncertain

While UW-Madison set a new university record last year by conferring more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees, a poor economy could make it difficult for students to translate their degrees into jobs.

Federal court finds Wis. campaign finance law unconstitutional

Alcohol coordinator talks party policy

UW protects trademarks from porn

Bill challenges ‘web’ abortions

Public discusses plan for downtown

Student breaks up University Avenue assault