University of Wisconsin students relaxed around a fireplace and ate cookies with three Madison Police Department officers during a student safety initiative meeting Wednesday. In their presentation, the officers discussed actions that decrease an individual’s safety and actions students can take to increase their safety. MPD officer Mary Anne… Read more »

Members of the Green Coalition froze on Bascom Hill Wednesday — not because of the cold weather but as part of a series of events included in Green Week. The rally is known as a flash mob in which members hold signs and freeze in their positions for an… Read more »

University of Wisconsin Chancellor Biddy Martin wants to bring the campus community together to discuss the current state budget crisis and possible solutions for the university. Martin said at a Faculty Senate meeting Monday she will hold three forums regarding the crisis to discuss how things could be done differently… Read more »

In light of Monday’s all too familiar appearance of slush and ice in the streets, the University of Wisconsin warned moped drivers to exercise caution in the coming winter months. Officer Kristin Radtke of the UW Police Department said that it is possible to drive mopeds during the winter, but… Read more »

University of Wisconsin Chancellor Biddy Martin hopes to form a “genuine partnership” with leaders and members of various union groups, she said Wednesday. In a speech to a group of unions in the Pyle Center, Martin outlined the challenges that will be involved in maintaining UW’s status as a… Read more »

James Thomson, an anatomy professor at the University of Wisconsin, spoke at the Overture Center for the Arts Tuesday night as part of the 10-year anniversary of his achievements in human embryonic stem cell research. In 1998, Thomson was the first to successfully isolate human embryonic stem cells. This discovery… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin alumnus and veteran spoke on the history of Veteran’s Day and the nation’s disinterest in the holiday as part of the College Republicans’ observance Tuesday. Sgt. Kevan Brackee, who has served in the military since 1989 and is currently a member of the Army National Guard,… Read more »

Chancellor Biddy Martin is planning to create a vice chancellor for university relations position as part of the University of Wisconsin staff. Martin said the purpose of the position would be to develop “the relationship strategy” of the university and to “make sure that strategy is implemented.” This position presents… Read more »

Not even the cold Wisconsin weather could keep the Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group, aided by REthink Wisconsin, from holding its trash sort event on Library Mall Friday afternoon. Members collected bags of trash from University of Wisconsin buildings and sorted through them beneath a tent, separating recyclable items… Read more »

Today is the 10th anniversary of a monumental achievement in stem cell research by University of Wisconsin professor James Thomson. On Nov. 6, 1998, Thomson reported the first isolation of human embryonic stem cells, which could potentially cure diseases like Parkinson’s and cancer. Since then, stem cell research has… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Recreational Sports Board recommended Monday the construction of an extension onto the Natatorium facility. UW botany professor Thomas Givnish, chair of the Recreational Sports Board, said in his annual report to the Faculty Senate the recommendation was made by the board in conjunction with Kahler… Read more »

Three members of the rock band Wilco will perform at the Wisconsin Union Theater this Saturday as part of an event focusing on early voting and promoting Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. The performance by lead vocalist and guitarist Jeff Tweedy, bassist John Stirratt and multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone of Wilco… Read more »

With the presidential election fast approaching, campus political groups at the University of Wisconsin are working tirelessly to get voters to the polls. Among the groups is Students for McCain, where members will be making a final 72-hour push before the election called “Get out the Vote.” During the three… Read more »

In collaboration with the Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group, Power Vote held a petition-signing rally in Library Mall at the University of Wisconsin Monday. Student volunteers and leaders from WISPIRG and Power Vote, a non-partisan group that advocates for clean energy, asked passing students to sign a pledge, which… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin, in partnership with the Madison Fire Department, will give students the ultimate hands-on experience in fire safety on Wednesday, which is Campus Safety Day. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lower third of Bascom Hill, students will be able to practice using hand-held fire… Read more »

After a dispute that escalated to campus picketing by the University of Wisconsin custodial staff, the university has conceded to change the second shift back to its original time. The start time will return to 5 p.m., an hour earlier than the new 6 p.m. start time, which was put… Read more »

A former National Football League player shared his personal experiences regarding coming out publicly as gay with a crowd at the University of Wisconsin Thursday. Esera Tuaolo, who played in the NFL for nine seasons on five different teams including the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, spoke at an… Read more »

It was pouring rain, but that didn’t stop University of Wisconsin custodians from showing up to picket Tuesday afternoon. The wet but enthusiastic workers gathered to protest changes made by management, particularly a schedule change that mandates second shift custodians in university buildings work from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.,… Read more »

Feelings were mixed after a We Conserve panel discussion Wednesday addressing the group’s efforts to reduce energy consumption at the University of Wisconsin. The panel of speakers addressed a variety of issues surrounding the group’s attempt to decrease energy use by 20 percent by 2010 on the UW campus. UW… Read more »

Activists for government action on climate change marched down State Street Saturday promoting more “green jobs,” with leaders calling it “the biggest issue of our century, of our generation.” The event was organized by 1Sky, an organization seeking to unite people across the nation on the global warming issue. Roughly… Read more »

While many University of Wisconsin students are still waiting to get their 15 minutes of fame, one graduate has already secured herself a place in reality TV history. Jacquie Berg, a 2005 UW graduate, will appear as a contestant on the 17th season of CBS’ “Survivor.” Berg, now a resident… Read more »

University of Wisconsin music faculty expressed excitement Tuesday in the wake of the announcement of a $20 million donation from anonymous donors to support a new campus music center. Although the donors wish to remain anonymous for the time being, great things are expected from the center they have helped… Read more »