CAMPUS NEWS
UW-Madison Natatorium to be finished by 2023
By Ellie Bourdo | Sep. 22, 2022Construction continues for the new Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center.
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CAMPUS NEWS
Wisconsin football team, researchers partner with the NFL to study concussions
By Anthony Trombi | Sep. 22, 2022University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers will use high-tech mouthguards to collect concussion data from the Badger football team.
IN-DEPTH
Wisconsin continues to experience brain drain of highly-educated
By Annabella Rosciglione | Sep. 22, 2022“Both Illinois and Minnesota, we found, have a net positive attraction of higher educated residents. Wisconsin is one of the states that's contributing to their benefit.”
CITY NEWS
MPD to investigate all future use of tear gas
By Sarah Eichstadt | Sep. 22, 2022While tear gas and similar weapons are still allowed, the Madison Common Council voted to require that police file a report the next time they utilize these weapons.
STATE NEWS
See the fall colors at one of these five Madison-area state parks
By Halle Zides | Sep. 22, 2022Enjoy the changing leaves and the last moments of beautiful weather with a road trip to one of these stunning Wisconsin state parks.
CAMPUS NEWS
UW-Madison orthopedics chair Dr. Thomas Zdeblick resigns
By Noe Goldhaber | Sep. 21, 2022Dr. Thomas Zdeblick stepped down after 22 years of service as chair of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s department of orthopedics.
STATE NEWS
Tim Michels calls on Evers to suspend paroles, pardons in Wisconsin
By Annika Bereny | Sep. 21, 2022Both Gov. Tony Evers and a UW-Madison professor say suspending parole reviews is currently illegal in Wisconsin.
CAMPUS NEWS
UW-Madison Police make arrest, reports of assaults on campus
By Ellie Bourdo | Sep. 20, 2022A Waunakee teen was arrested in connection to multiple assault reports.
STATE NEWS
Baldwin introduces legislation to strengthen campus resources for sexual assault survivors
By Zoe Kukla | Sep. 20, 2022The new bill mandates an independent sexual assault prevention advocate at any higher education institute receiving federal funding.
CAMPUS NEWS
Q&A: Campus Planning Director Gary Brown discusses projects, campus changes, his time at UW, upcoming book
By Madeleine Afonso | Sep. 19, 2022Starting his career after graduating from UW-Madison, Brown has worked on numerous projects with the UW System for over 40 years
STATE NEWS
Vote on bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriage pushed to after midterm elections
By Allie Waino | Sep. 19, 2022Democrats look for more time to foster bipartisan support for federal bill to codify same-sex and interracial marriage
STATE NEWS
Wisconsin senate race tightens, governor’s race remains close in new Marquette Law School poll
By Gabriella Hartlaub | Sep. 16, 2022Both the Senate and governor’s races are within a 3-point margin as Wisconsin’s Nov. 8 elections draw near.
CITY NEWS
Juliana Bennett releases call to action prohibiting MPD from using indiscriminate weapons for crowd control
By Ellie Bourdo | Sep. 16, 2022Juliana Bennett has introduced an ordinance change to ban the use of indiscriminate weapons for the purposes of crowd control.
CAMPUS NEWS
Ho-Chunk Nation flag raised above Bascom Hill for second time in UW history
By Noah Maze | Sep. 16, 2022This year’s flag ceremony served as another step to rid ignorance and embrace educational awareness about the history of the Ho-Chunk Nation and the other Wisconsin First Nations.
CAMPUS NEWS
Groups call for the return of Fredric March’s name to campus
By Beth Shoop | Sep. 15, 2022While March’s name will not return to the top of the Play Circle Theater, with deeper research, his name and legacy at the university could be found elsewhere.
CAMPUS NEWS
UW Health nurses’ strike averted with historic agreement
By Madeleine Afonso | Sep. 15, 2022The parties plan on collaborating to address challenges UW Health nurses face while promoting quality patient care and retention of nurses at the hospital.
IN-DEPTH
New student pay rates raise questions of job inequality among UW student jobs and beyond
By Ian Wilder | Sep. 15, 2022"On weeks where I work weekends [which is every other week], I’m averaging around 25 hours a week … When I was interviewed for the position, I was told I’d be working a maximum of 17”
STATE NEWS
What UW-Madison students need to know about Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
By Alexander Tan | Sep. 15, 2022Current students are eligible for up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness, but whether or not you qualify depends on your income, tax status and loan type.
CITY NEWS
Mayor Rhodes-Conway announces $368.4 million in 2023 executive budget
By Gavin Escott | Sep. 15, 2022The record-high budget develops the city’s infrastructure for climate resiliency and affordable housing.
CAMPUS NEWS
UW-Madison named 38th best national university, 10th public university
By Allie Waino | Sep. 15, 2022Earlier this week, the University of Wisconsin-Madison was ranked 38 by U.S. News & World Report.
