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12/04/2009 - Crossword Solution

Unemployment, average debt up for UW-Madison graduates

The average debt for UW-Madison graduates continues to increase, according to a recent report released by the Project on Student Debt.

Four dead after Middleton, south side shootings

Two women and two girls were fatally shot Thursday evening in separate locations in Madison and Middleton, according to a Madison police report.

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Project Blue Light honors fallen law enforcement officials

Red and green are usually synonymous with the Christmas season, but this winter some are asking to add blue to the holiday color palette.

Sconnie"" co-founder lends students advice

Troy Vosseller, a UW-Madison graduate student and co-founder of the ""Sconnie"" brand of merchandise, discussed the advantages of starting a small business while attending college to a group of business students Wednesday.

University unveils new WiscMail interface

The new UW-Madison WiscMail interface is now available for all students to try, and will eventually become the default interface on the WiscMail website.

Activists protest abortion restrictions in health-care bill

Activists gathered Wednesday on the steps of the state Capitol to protest abortion restrictions in the healthcare reform bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Panel addresses sex education

State Representatives Donna Seidel, D-Wausau, and Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, discussed women's sexual health Wednesday at a discussion held by the College Democrats.

Edgewater appeals to council

The Hammes Co. chose to appeal to the Madison Common Council against the decision of the city's Landmarks Commission to deny a certificate of appropriateness to the proposed redevelopment of the Edgewater Hotel on Wednesday.

Housing Committee gives more rights to housing tenants

Madison's Housing Committee approved two measures bolstering tenant protections against landlords with potentially questionable practices Wednesday night.

Campus vending locations questioned

The Vending Oversight Committee gave initial approval to a new vending area that would prohibit vending in certain downtown areas at Wednesday's meeting.

Legislators have mixed feelings on troop surge

President Obama's announcement Tuesday of his plan to increase the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan drew mixed responses from Wisconsin lawmakers.

Poll: Residents support health-care reform

Over 70 percent of Wisconsinites said they think the U.S. health-care system is in crisis, according to a survey from UW Badger Poll.

Doyle signs judicial election funding legislation into law

Gov. Jim Doyle signed legislation Tuesday providing public financing for eligible Supreme Court candidates who abide by a $400,000 spending limit.

UHS to hold large-scale H1N1 vaccination clinic at SERF Friday

University Health Services has announced plans for a large-scale H1N1 vaccination clinic this Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southeast Recreational Facility.

Panel discusses impact of HIV/AIDS on women

A panel of experts gathered to discuss the effect of HIV/AIDS on women worldwide and answer questions for UW-Madison students in honor of World AIDS Day Tuesday.

Group criticizes surge strategy in Afghanistan

About 35 individuals congregated in the Humanities building Tuesday to discuss President Obama's speech on his strategy in Afghanistan. Buzz Davis, a member of Wisconsin Impeachment and the Bring Our Troops Home Coalition, led the discussion.

MIU accepts second-round proposals

The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates accepted 114 new proposals for its second-round deadline Nov. 23.

New Planned Parenthood facility opens on Park Street

A new and improved Planned Parenthood facility opened Tuesday to replace two locations that had become overburdened and were in need of major updates.