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Officials to hold meeting about Mifflin Street block party's future

Campus groups debate hot issues

The Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Society and Politics Committee hosted a debate Wednesday between members of the group Atheists, Humanists and Agnostics and Badger Catholic, centering on the issues of same-sex marriage, abortion, embryonic stem-cell research and contraception.

St. Paul's student center plans scaled down

St. Paul's student center proposed new plans for a 6-story building instead of the originally planned 14-stories.

Regents might review policy on reporting crimes against minors

Gov. Scott Walker signs new tenant bill into law

Culture and reputation: Drinking at UW

Any college campus has a drinking scene, but UW-Madison is particularly known for its party school status. Here at Madison, students take the expression "work hard, play hard" seriously. But some worry an alcohol-based culture leads to expectations that pressure students to drink.

Student arrested at D.C. protest

Seven protesters from Wisconsin, one of which is a UW-Madison student, were arrested in Washington, D.C., Wednesday after demonstrating with Occupy protesters, according to Dane 101.

Committee stalls full rail funding

The state legislature's finance committee delayed funding to construct a new facility for the Milwaukee-Chicago train line Wednesday.

Public hears from planners on impacts of Union renovations

The short and long-term environmental impacts of plans to renovate Memorial Union were open to debate in a public forum Wednesday, but voices of opposition failed to materialize in the modest turnout.

Report: Clean energy program benefits economy

A study conducted by the Legislative Audit Bureau concluded that Focus on Energy, a program that provides incentives for residents and businesses to invest in renewable energy technology, gives back $3 to Wisconsinites for every dollar invested.

Police arrest brothers for drunk driving, stealing parking meters

UW Student attacked in Johnson Street parking lot

UW student’s funeral held in La Crosse

Friends and family attended funeral services for Zach Zenk in La Crosse Tuesday after the UW-Madison senior’s death early last week.

Council passes plans for Memorial Union changes

Members of the Union Council approved renovation plans for the Memorial Union Tuesday, which include reducing the size of the new student and theater lounge, as well as modifications to the building’s basement and first floor.

Walker implies recall workers are paid

Groups central to the recall effort of Gov. Scott Walker are denying the governor’s claim that some petition circulators are being paid for their work.

A capella group ‘MadHatters’ receives invitation to White House

The White House will welcome a group of UW-Madison’s own when the MadHatters, a men’s a capella group, performs at a holiday reception for guests of the president and first lady Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Eicher steps down from county board

Dane County Board member Analiese Eicher is stepping down from her seat representing the county’s fifth district, saying she wants the position to be an outlet for a student voice.

No charges for groups accused of recall violations

Two groups accused of election violations during the August recall election of state Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, learned Wednesday that Milwaukee County will not file charges against them.

Watchdog group says GAB disregarded disclosure law

A non-partisan watchdog group accused the Government Accountability Board Monday of not enforcing a law that requires candidates to disclose the occupation and employer of donors who give more than $100.

Kloppenburg begins campaign drive

Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg launched a drive to gather the 1,000 nomination signatures needed in her bid for an open seat on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 4 Wednesday.