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Repeatedly, representatives debated what level of involvement in ASM warranted a salary, and voiced concern that if positions weren’t paid they wouldn't be accessible to students who need a paying job to support themselves.

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Student government passes million-dollar internal budget for next fiscal year

By Nina Bertelsen | Nov. 21, 2017

The Associated Students of Madison passed a $1,388,230.04 budget for 2019 — overriding some changes made to the initial proposal by the finance committee. Repeatedly, representatives debated what level of involvement in ASM warranted a salary, and voiced concern that if positions weren’t paid they wouldn't be accessible to students who need a paying job to support themselves.

UWPD Chief Kristen Roman posted a blog post Monday addressing student concerns surrounding contacting UWPD.

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UWPD chief responds to lack of student comfort in police

By Hannah Miller | Nov. 20, 2017

Just over two weeks after a campus climate survey revealed that marginalized groups feel less comfortable than majority students contacting the University of Wisconsin Police Department about issues on campus, UWPD Chief Kristen Roman responded to the concerns.

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Two student orgs sue grant committee chair for revoked funding

By Jessica Sullivan | Nov. 20, 2017

After the Wisconsin Law Review and REFORMA, which aims to serve the Latinx community, had their funding revoked, the two organization are suing the Associated Students of Madison Grant Allocation Committee Chair Rachel Widra.

This year, two UW-Madison students were named finalists for the Rhodes Scholarship.

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Two UW-Madison students named finalists for Rhodes Scholarship

By Celia Golod | Nov. 20, 2017

Each year thousands of accomplished students from throughout the country apply for the honor to be a Rhodes Scholar at the Oxford University. This year, UW-Madison seniors Kyra Fox and Ross Dahlke were named finalists for the prestigious award.

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“A Patronage System:” Over last two governor administrations, UW System regents defined by political influence and isolation from students

By Max Bayer | Nov. 20, 2017

Using donation data accumulated by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, The Daily Cardinal found that between 2003-’16, UW regents and their family members contributed almost $700,000 to political candidates running for state office.

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College GOP, Dems clash over Facebook video

By Kayla Huynh | Nov. 19, 2017

A Facebook video mocking a UW-La Crosse student has created conflict between UW-Madison’s College Republicans and College Democrats.

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SSFC defunds proposed pay for sustainability and legislative affairs vice chairs

By Maggie Chandler | Nov. 17, 2017

The student finance committee approved the Associated Students of Madison’s internal budget Thursday night, but it was not without an amendment that defunded pay for two student positions.

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Academic staff pushes back against regents’ free speech policy

By Luisa de Vogel | Nov. 17, 2017

A resolution in support of free speech written by UW-Madison academic staff members was sent back to the drawing board after some students argued that its wording wasn’t strong enough.

Jordan Peterson, a psychology professor and author, spoke at UW-Madison Thursday.

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Controversial speaker, criticized for stance on LGBTQ issues, tackles ‘political indoctrination’ in UW-Madison speech

By Katie Kalvelage | Nov. 16, 2017

A speaker who many on the left have derided as “transphobic” came to UW-Madison Thursday for a talk on “political indoctrination” on college campuses.

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Lori Berquam named interim vice chancellor for student affairs

By Jessica Sullivan | Nov. 16, 2017

In addition to serving as UW-Madison’s dean of students and vice provost for student life, Lori Berquam will take on an additional role as the interim vice chancellor for student affairs, a new position within campus administration.

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College GameDay comes to UW-Madison: What you need to know

By Robyn Cawley | Nov. 16, 2017

This weekend, Badger fans will be able to jump around in the heart of the campus when College GameDay comes to town.

UW-Madison saw an uptick in reported incidents of bias in the first half of 2017.

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Report: UW-Madison bias incidents increase from last year; race, ethnicity most common targets

By Noah Habenstreit | Nov. 16, 2017

Reported bias-related incidents at UW-Madison increased from last spring to this spring, with incidents involving race or ethnicity making up 36 percent of the reports.

Fraternity members have the opportunity to take Greek Men for Violence Prevention, a two-credit, discussion-driven course where students learn about masculinity, gender, the media and violence against women.

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UW course for fraternity members educates men on sexual violence

By Lawrence Andrea | Nov. 16, 2017

Throughout UW-Madison’s efforts to combat sexual assault on campus by implementing a variety of new programs, one program has remained the same.

The Division of Student Life will roll out a social media campaign next week on which students can share their stories of resilience.

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New social media campaign to promote resilience among students

By Lawrence Andrea | Nov. 16, 2017

UW-Madison students will share personal stories of resilience through a new social media campaign that the university’s Division of Student Life will roll out next week.

After Associated Students of Madison passed controversial divestment legislation last semester, drawing hundreds of protesters, the University of Michigan’s student government passed a similar measure Wednesday.

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One semester after tumult at UW-Madison, Michigan student government passes divestment legislation

By Noah Habenstreit | Nov. 15, 2017

Just months after the Associated Students of Madison passed controversial legislation to divest from certain corporations — including some that do business with Israel — another Big Ten student government took even more drastic action Wednesday.

UW Extension will merge with UW-Madison starting next July.

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‘Business as usual’ for UW Extension despite controversial system merger

By Bremen Keasey | Nov. 15, 2017

UW Extension, a middleman that helps deliver university resources to all 72 counties in Wisconsin through a wide variety of programs, will merge with UW-Madison starting July 1, 2018.

Last year’s Go Big Read book choice, J.D. Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy,” detailed a man’s struggles growing up in poverty in Ohio and Appalachian Kentucky.

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UW-Madison accepting suggestions for next year’s Go Big Read

By Lawrence Andrea | Nov. 15, 2017

If you’ve read a good book recently and think others should read it, too, UW-Madison wants to know the title. UW-Madison’s Go Big Read program — now in its 10th year — is accepting book suggestions for the 2018-2019 school year. The program, which has become one of the largest college common reading programs in the country, will accept submissions until Dec. 15.

UW-Madison's LGBT Campus Center will change its name to the Gender and Sexuality Spectrum Center.

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LGBT Campus Center to adopt more inclusive name

By Sammy Gibbons | Nov. 15, 2017

After adding a “T” in the late 1990s, UW-Madison’s LGBT Campus Center plans to evolve again with a fresh name — Gender and Sexuality Spectrum Center.

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Late-night attack on campus prompts van service proposal from UW leaders

By Kayla Huynh | Nov. 14, 2017

An after-hours van service might soon be an option for UW-Madison students who study at the library late at night to get home safely.

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UW-Madison ranks high in study abroad participation, report shows

By Kayla Huynh | Nov. 14, 2017

UW-Madison students like to study abroad, a recent report shows.