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Alvarez inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Students new to the sports scene on campus in Madison will come to know Barry Alvarez as a guy who, in his role as Athletic Director, should fire this coach or that coach and push ahead plans to improve athletic facilities. He is more recognizable, though, as the football coach that helmed the Badgers during their return to respectability through the 1990s and into this decade. 

Look for these head coaches on Badger sidelines this year

Students on campus spend plenty of time debating the merits of players in all sports, but sometimes the men and women that call the shots from the bench get overlooked. Here are four coaches to know for next year.

Expectations high as many playmakers return

One year ago, the Wisconsin football team entered the fall as a damaged product.  The team underachieved in 2008, head coach Bret Bielema appeared to be on the hot seat, and many expected another lackluster year.   What a difference 10 wins can make. 

Ask the Campus

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Fighting freshman fifteen

I remember exactly what kind of kid I was before coming to college. Thoughts of parties, beer and women constantly floated through my head in the days leading up to move-in. Picture a young Van Wilder, but paler. Back then, I was a mere 120 lbs of lean, mean partying potential.

Downtown businesses prepare for effects of UW students leaving for summer vacation

Downtown Madison businesses have to cope with economic consequences when UW-Madison students leave during the summer months, but city events and tourism may help account for losses.

Capitol Neighborhoods Inc. supports new Dayton complex

Capitol Neighborhoods Inc. supported plans for the proposed 431 W. Dayton St. building project at a Mifflin Neighborhood Meeting Wednesday.

New arrests made in North Side homicide case

Three people have been arrested in connection with the recent homicide of 19-year-old Madison resident Antonio Perez, according to a police report.

Gubernatorial campaigns to heat up over summer months

As the summer months heat up, so too will the gubernatorial campaigns of both the two leading Republican candidates and the Democratic frontrunner, who entered the race just six months ago.

Plan to restructure grad school sparks concern

Although UW-Madison's Faculty Senate passed a plan to restructure the graduate school Monday, several research groups are concerned the proposal will create a gulf between research policy and management on campus.

Tenants lack protections for pest-control problems

UW-Madison student Ellie Kahn and her roommates knew they had a problem when they found bedbugs in their downtown apartment. They moved out claiming the apartment was untenantable. They now face a bigger problem. Tenants are not protected under state statute or city ordinance for pest-control problems unless they can prove the infestation is a severe health hazard.

Charges dropped against man accused of assault at Mifflin

Police released a UW-La Crosse student Tuesday who had been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman during the Mifflin Street Block Party Saturday, according to a police report.

Common Council OKs Central Library plans, suspends ALDO limit

Madison's Common Council voted nearly unanimously Tuesday to rebuild the Central Library on its existing site in addition to voting to temporarily suspend the controversial 365-day limit of the Alcohol License Density Ordinance.

Luck helps underdogs win in NHL playoffs

Over the past few years, we've seen a strange trend developing in the NHL playoffs, and I've never been quite sure how to explain it, but I'm going to take a stab. Every single year in the NFL playoffs, you can count on some of the teams that had the best record in the regular season to drop out of the playoffs way too early. Based on the regular season standings,  the best teamsnever seem to take it deep into the playoffs, and each year it seems to get stranger.

Madison named the first Fair Trade state capital

The Wisconsin Student Public Interest Group held a press conference Tuesday to announce Madison's status as a Fair Trade City, making it the 16th city in the nation and the first state capital to receive this designation.

UW to lose three seniors from tight-knit squad

Tennis is a lonely sport.

Report: UW System minority enrollment not up to par

Although fall 2009 enrollments were at an all-time high for the UW System, the number of students of color enrolled has not kept up pace, according to the UW System's annual accountability report released Monday.

Political parties strategize to win seats in fall

State Rep. Mary Hubler, D-Rice Lake, announced Monday she will not seek re-election in the fall, making her one of 18 lawmakers who will be leaving their positions.

Accountability Board says it is improving contracts website

Fifteen proposals chosen to receive remainder of MIU second round funds

Chancellor Biddy Martin announced 15 proposals to receive the remainder of the second round of Madison Initiative for Undergraduates funding Monday.