February 2, 2012
Column
Adidas’ passing down of accountability
By the end of this month, Chancellor David Ward might be lucky enough to receive a freshly-baked cake from his Read more »
Editorial
Nuisance Nonsense
Part of Madison’s reputation as a great college town comes from a strong belief in the maturity and importance of Read more »
Guest Column
Alcohol used as a scapegoat for Chadima
Due to the allegations that Athletic Director John Chadima assaulted a student worker at a party while in a California Read more »
Column
Boettcher’s courageous “It Gets Better” video praiseworthy
The University of Wisconsin has a rich history of social tolerance. It also has a legacy of activism, fostering not Read more »
February 1, 2012
Column
Senatorial recall candidates a bit shoddy
I’ll have to admit, I felt both relieved when our news editor told us last night that Assembly Minority Leader Donna Read more »
Column
A legacy of inadequate representatives
Students of this university are fortunate to live in such close proximity to government. A lively state Legislature, a passionate Read more »
January 31, 2012
Editorial
Neither of the above
Higher education is becoming less and less of a priority for legislators across the country, and the students at the Read more »
Column
State of the State has flawed logic
Last Wednesday, Gov. Scott Walker gave his State of the State address. In doing so, he pulled a Fox News. Read more »
Column
Students need to step up ACC input
As chair of the Associated Students of Madison Constitutional Committee, I am deeply disappointed with the lack of response — Read more »
January 30, 2012
Column
Dems bite off too much in John Doe
Ongoing investigations reveal that several of Gov. Scott Walker’s aides were doing campaign work while on the clock at the Read more »
Guest Column
UW tackling disaster preparedness
A planning team consisting of University of Wisconsin staff and consultants are in the middle of a two-year Federal Emergency Read more »
Column
Politics trump infant mortality fixes
The Republican Party reached a new low last week, rejecting outright a series of proposals brought to a joint legislative Read more »
Monthly Archives
Blogroll
- American Interest
Foreign policy as it relates to American decision making. - The Daily Beast by Peter Beinart
A critical look at the American national scene. - Crooked Timber
A sometimes financially oriented liberal blog. - Polifact
The St. Petersburg Times' fact-check and conspiracy theory hub/forum. - The Sconz
Jack Craver's breaking news and commentary on campus, city, and state politics - Sifting and Winnowing
An independent news and opinion page for the UW-Madison community - North Park Street
Current and former students on ASM and city issues - Citizen Dave
Thoughts and ideas about city building from Madison's former mayor - District 8 Alder Resnick's Blog
The District 8 Alder's updates on housing, alcohol policy and council meetings. - MadWonk
A student journalist's perspective on politics and culture in Madison, Wisconsin. - Forward Lookout
A Dane County, WI news and opinion website with multiple authors. - The Daily Dish
Biased and balanced coverage on US news.
January 29, 2012
Column
University should pursue further investigation with expanded powers
When the special panel charged with investigating allegations against a former University of Wisconsin athletics official released their report last Read more »
Column
Cullen best fit for gubernatorial role
In the unprecedented political situation which we find ourselves today, it is hard to ignore the parallel plotlines playing out Read more »
Guest Column
Pan’s positions desirable for students
As a citizen of Dane County and as a student of the University of Wisconsin, I believe this year’s Dane Read more »
January 26, 2012
Guest Column
Students must take action on opinions
“Next semester the page will again seek out the opinions of many, but will likely be left with the opinions Read more »
Column
Politicians’ connections to firm deserves scrutiny
Politicians and lawyers have long been bedfellows. That’s not news. Legal expertise is an obvious advantage in politics, and in Read more »
January 26, 2012
Column
Out-of-state funding threatens recall efforts
In truth, not just anyone can be elected a governor in this country. The reality of American political culture dictates Read more »
Guest Column
Indiana Gov. Daniel’s rebuttal outshines Obama’s
If your viewing of this year’s State of the Union address was anything like mine, it involved good friends, adult Read more »
January 25, 2012
Guest Column
UW’s tradition of controversial architecture
On Jan. 10, without notice, the 150-year old oak tree next to the Union Theater was removed. The tree, as Read more »
Column
Mining bill needs reconsideration
The word “jobs” is now being used as justification for just about everything. The latest abuse of the innocent-sounding “jobs” Read more »
Column
Justice not blind for athletes
On Tuesday night, the University of Wisconsin released a report detailing allegations of sexual assault against former Senior Associate Athletic Read more »




