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State of the State Highlights: Jim Doyle on Clean Energy

Higher GPAs raise grade inflation concerns at UW

A recent report argues that a trend toward higher grades at UW-Madison is the result of lowered classroom standards over the past 15 years.

State to get over $800M for rail line

Wisconsin is set to receive over $800 million in federal funds for a high-speed rail line that will connect Madison to Milwaukee and other large Midwest cities, according to a statement from the White House.

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UW pushes University Avenue vending plan

Discussion was heated Wednesday night at the Vending Oversight Committee meeting as members debated a review draft for the proposed University Avenue vending area.

Obama calls for compromise, health-care reform

In his State of the Union Address Wednesday, President Barack Obama called for mobilization of his party and appealed to Republicans for compromise on health-care reform.

Year of Humanities events to continue into spring semester

The UW-Madison 2009-'10 Year of Humanities will continue on campus this semester with events beginning as early as next week.

City parking fines may increase beginning in mid-February

Students may find themselves paying more in parking fines beginning next month.

Governor hints at federal funding for high-speed rail line

Gov. Jim Doyle dropped another hint Wednesday morning about the possibility of a federally funded high-speed rail line that would go through the Madison area.

As league gets more physical, 'workhorse' backs may disappear

With the Minnesota Vikings' heartbreaking overtime loss to New Orleans last Sunday came the end of the season for running back Adrian Peterson. And it was a strange year for Peterson. In 2008, he turned in a phenomenal campaign, rushing for a league-best 1,760 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and running for at least 100 yards 10 times.

ASM calls for Haiti relief effort

The Associated Students of Madison have initiated a large-scale relief effort taking place Thursday, January 28 on behalf of Haiti.

Doyle focuses on economy, legacy in final State of the State Address

Gov. Jim Doyle spoke to state lawmakers and Wisconsin citizens Tuesday night in his annual State of the State Address.

Waisman center receives stem-cell research grant

The Waisman Clinical Biomanufacturing Facility at UW-Madison received an $8.8 million contract award from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The grant will help fund innovative stem-cell production technology in laboratories and clinical trials.

Black students still face issues under Obama

On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama became the first African-American president of the United States. His election was an historic first, and to many observers, marked a significant moment in American politics and society in regards to race.

Mendota Ct. high-rise proposal raises questions of car parking

A proposal for a high-rise apartment complex on Mendota Court moved one step closer to completion Monday night when the city's Plan Commission granted approval to the new development.

UW-Madison student robbed at gunpoint on bike path

A UW-Madison student was robbed at gunpoint on the bike path Saturday evening, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

Obama speech likely to focus on economy

President Obama is under pressure to defend his policies of the last year and reassure his supporters that he will follow through on campaign promises in his State of the Union Address Wednesday.

Doyle to give final State of the State address at Capitol

Gov. Jim Doyle is set to deliver his final State of the State Address Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Woman robbed on E. Gorham in snatch-and-run

A 23-year-old woman from Rockford, Ill. was robbed in the early hours of Jan. 24 while visiting Madison over the weekend, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

Walker outlines platform on job growth, taxes

Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker spoke at the Capitol about economic issues just hours before Gov. Jim Doyle's State of the State address Tuesday.