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News

Record Routine: José González brings back the personal side of folk but still falls flat in the end

By Michelle Turner and Michael Frett | Feb. 17, 2015

José González tried to reclaim something lost with Vestiges & Claws. He’s heard modern folk artists sing their stories to indie pop radio’s delight, heard them brush up a singer-songwriter’s sound with popish glow and nostalgic love of romance woven between verses and choruses. He knows that, today, folk is a bastardized thing; what once gave a voice to many is now relegated to tropes and easily digested drama.

Wil Gibb

OPINION

Walker's higher office hope has grounds

By Michelle Turner and Max Lenz | Jan. 28, 2015

Well, it’s official. I mean, maybe it’s kind of official. Scott Walker is running for President. This should come as a surprise to no one who has been paying attention to the Governor over the past few months, whose rhetoric and travel schedule has been littered with higher office hopes. Today’s news begs a question, though: can he do it? Does he have the political power to become the Republican nominee? Short answer: absolutely he does.

Mikaela Albright

BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: Nebraska ends UW win streak

By Jack Baer and Michelle Turner | Mar. 9, 2014

For the first time since Feb. 1, Wisconsin (12-6 Big Ten, 25-6 overall) lost. This one should certainly leave a bad taste in the Badgers’ mouth as the Big Ten tournament starts up.

Courtesy of the Office of Raymond Cross

CAMPUS NEWS

Raymond Cross sets stage for UW System presidency

By Emily Gerber and Michelle Turner | Jan. 10, 2014

University of Wisconsin System President Raymond Cross outlined goals for his presidency, such as tackling student debt and ensuring financial transparency, at a news conference at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Friday.

Grey Satterfield, Grey Satterfield

FOOTBALL

Football: White's time to shine

By Rex Sheild and Michelle Turner | Apr. 24, 2013

Ever since Wisconsin athletic director and former head coach Barry Alvarez paced the sidelines, the Badgers have established themselves as one of the premier running teams in the country. A massive offensive line coupled with athletic yet powerful tailbacks have led the program to six Big Ten championships and as many Rose Bowl appearances since Alvarez’s arrival in 1990.

CAMPUS NEWS

ASM, UW officials discuss raising student awareness of campus financial resources

By Michelle Turner | Nov. 29, 2012

The Associated Students of Madison University Affairs Committee held a meeting Wednesday to discuss ways to make students more aware of the university’s resources to help students manage their personal finances.

NEWS

Study shows Wisconsin government spending is average nationally

By Stephanie Lindholm and Michelle Turner | Oct. 10, 2012

Analysis of census data indicates Wisconsin’s local and state governments spent close to the national average and employed less government workers per 1,000 residents than 40 other states in 2010.

CITY NEWS

Soglin says Husley owes city workers an apology

By Molly Reppen and Michelle Turner | Sep. 13, 2012

In a statement Wednesday, Mayor Paul Soglin said a state official who claimed charges brought against him were politically motivated owes city officials an apology.

COLUMNS

Column: Despite Memorial win, Tiger not back yet

By Michelle Turner and Vince Huth | Jun. 8, 2012

In case you haven’t heard, Tiger Woods won the Memorial Tournament June 3 at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio.

Stephanie Daher, Stephanie Daher

CAMPUS NEWS

Board of Regents votes to demolish Brothers Bar, approves Memorial Union renovations

By Adam Wolf and Michelle Turner | Dec. 9, 2011

The UW Board of Regents' Capital Planning Committee voted to demolish Brothers Bar and Grill on University Avenue as early as this summer and approved the renovations slated for the UW-Madison Memorial Union Thursday.