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Feature Photo | Pam Selman
Tue Feb 7

Feature Photo | Pam Selman
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By Pam Selman Members of the University of Wisconsin Hoofers organization set sail on an almost frozen Lake Mendota Monday afternoon, despite temperatures in the mid and low 20s. Have a thought? We welcome your input, but please be polite and stay on ...

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St. Paul student center advances
Tue Feb 7

St. Paul student center advances
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Members of the Plan Commission agree to send the proposed renovations to the St. Paul's Cathedral student center to the next step of the city process Monday night. By Adrianna Viswanatha A city commission moved forward with a plan for the ...

Baldwin unveils proposal to even tax rate for middle class
Tue Feb 7

Baldwin unveils proposal to even tax rate for middle class
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By Michael Kujak Taxpayers throughout the country could see a more leveled rate under a proposal US Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., revealed during a conference call Monday. The proposal would would ensure middle class workers do not pay a higher tax rate ...

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Independent announces run for governor
Tue Feb 7

Independent announces run for governor
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By Sean Kirkby With a potential recall election months away, an independent candidate has declared he will join the race for governor. In two ads aired locally before and after the Super Bowl Sunday night, Brookfield physician and kidney specialist ...

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UW falls short on student mental health services
Tue Feb 7

UW falls short on student mental health services
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By Jackie Allen A Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism report revealed the University of Wisconsin System has not met several goals for mental health services. The center found just eight UW System campuses met recommendations of a 2008 UW ...

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Ward commends new tuition policy
Tue Feb 7

Ward commends new tuition policy
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Interim Chancellor David Ward addresses members of the Faculty Senate Monday, explaining he created an independent review committee because of allegations against former UW Athletic Official John Chadima. By Tahleel Mohieldin University of Wisconsin ...

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Bill proposes new retirement plan for System employees
Tue Feb 7

Bill proposes new retirement plan for System employees
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By Jacob Kaczmarowski The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents would have the flexibility to allow new System employees the freedom to opt into a retirement plan outside the current Wisconsin Retirement System if a new proposal circulating in the ...

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Committee proposes slashing GAB authority over campaign finance
Tue Feb 7

Committee proposes slashing GAB authority over campaign finance
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Rep. Kelda Helen Roys, D-Madison, questions why a state committee's plan to take power away from the GAB's ability to regulate campaign finance is so expansive. The committee proposes stripping the GAB of all power, but Roys said there is a much ...

Despite shooting woes, Ryan remains confident
Tue Feb 7

Despite shooting woes, Ryan remains confident
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Not even UW head coach Bo Ryan can explain Wisconsin's lower-than-normal shooting percentage at the Kohl Center. By Nick Daniels For years, a home game at the Kohl Center spelled a victory for the Wisconsin men's basketball team.

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Men's basketball needs to turn inside when 3's aren't falling
Tue Feb 7

Men's basketball needs to turn inside when 3's aren't falling
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By Elliot Hughes To a certain degree, opponents can count on the Wisconsin men's basketball team to defeat itself this season. This past Saturday, Ohio State came to Madison and left it with wide smiles for the first time in 11 years.

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