Rory Linnane
Poverty support at risk in recession
By Rory Linnane | Dec. 15, 2009As the bitter chill of winter weather and a tough economy settles over Madison, the social service agencies people depend on for respite are facing their own challenges. Declining donations and budget cuts to the Dane County Department of Human Services are forcing service providers to make difficult cuts at a time when demand for their services is rising.
Captured in Ethiopia: An American nightmare
By Rory Linnane | Aug. 26, 2009A UW-Madison sophomore recounts her experience being detained and deported from her host country of Ethiopia. '
Captured in Ethiopia: An American nightmare
By Rory Linnane | Aug. 24, 2009A UW-Madison sophomore recounts her experience being detained and deported from her host country of Ethiopia.
Tuition increase aims to benefit UW education
By Rory Linnane | May. 29, 2009The UW System Board of Regents approved Chancellor Biddy Martin's initiative to increase tuition for all UW-Madison undergraduates beginning in fall 2009.
ASM looks to reform, reach out in 17th session
By Rory Linnane | May. 7, 2009Although many Associated Students of Madison representatives agree more students need to be involved in ASM, they present different opinions about how to engage the student body.
ASM striving to include students
By Rory Linnane | May. 6, 2009UW-Madison's student government sees the value of student organizations, looks to reach out
Candidates tie for ASM Student Council Chair position
By Rory Linnane | May. 4, 2009The Associated Students of Madison representatives plan to appoint students to ASM leadership positions Tuesday, after two nominees tied in the appointment for ASM Chair Friday.
ASM suggests change at address
By Rory Linnane | Apr. 28, 2009Members of the Associated Students of Madison reflected on the year and identified areas for improvement Monday at the State of ASM Address.
ASM endorses Martin’s new tuition initiative
By Rory Linnane | Apr. 23, 2009The Associated Students of Madison voted to fully endorse the Wisconsin Initiative for Undergraduates Wednesday despite uncertainties about student support.