No matter what UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank decides, she will be criticized.
‘A rock and a hard place’: UW-Madison weighs whether to readmit Quintez Cephus
Wisconsin State Journal
August 19, 2019
Top Stories
Madison College students prepare to transfer to four-year college through biotechnology internship
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced Friday an internship program created for Madison College students that can help them transfer to a four-year college.
Higher Education/System
Require UW student to vote on building projects — Mark Steingraeber
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: A commonsense solution that may honor the intent of the authors of this legislation, while simultaneously guaranteeing complete participation by all students in campus referendums, would be to include a campus-wide balloting initiative as part of the required enrollment process for classes each semester.
As Free College Tuition ‘Promise’ Programs Grow, What About Wisconsin?
WUWM
Last year, Wisconsin’s flagship school, UW-Madison, announced the creation of Bucky’s Promise. The program guarantees free tuition to lower-income students. But one WUWM Beats Me listener wonders why Madison, and not other Wisconsin schools?
Wisconsin State Legislature introduces bill protecting free speech on UW campuses
Badger Herald
UW system student groups say bill is not necessary given pre-existing UW policy.
Campus life
Editorial: UW should respect rule of law, readmit Quintez Cephus
The Capital Times
Wisconsinites understand the issues associated with the case of Quintez Cephus, and the dilemma facing UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank. She’ll be damned if she decides to reinstate the former Badger wide receiver and to allow him to attend the university this fall, and she’ll be damned if she doesn’t.
Memorial Union Terrace celebrates LGBTQ Pride for first time
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin, Madison, Memorial Union Terrace celebrated LGBTQ Pride for the first time with flags, unicorns and the signature Terrace chairs in every color of the rainbow.
Crime and safety
3 in custody after vehicle thefts on UW campus
NBC-15
During the investigation, UWPD identified one of the suspects as Travon M. Pearson, 20, of Madison. On Thursday, Pearson was taken into custody on the 500 block of East Washington Avenue.
UWPD arrests two Madison men, one teen involved in campus vehicle break-ins
WISC-TV 3
Campus police detectives and officers said they identified one of the suspects as Travon M. Pearson, 20, of Madison. Officials said they found Pearson on the 500 block of East Washington Avenue and took him into custody.
UWPD, MFD clear scene at UW-Madison Chemistry Building for report of fire
WISC-TV 3
Officials said there were no signs of a fire when they arrived.
Health
Know Your Madisonian: Singing nurse meets patients where they are emotionally
Wisconsin State Journal
Bridget Ravis grew up in Richland Center, where she spent her summers performing musical theater with the Community Players of Southwest Wisconsin. Now the 26-year-old UW Hospital nurse finds herself singing to patients if she discovers they share her passion for show tunes, and if she feels it might brighten their day.
UW Med Flight shows off new base in Portage
WKOW-TV 27
Med Flight officials say the new base gives them a big advantage to get to people north of Madison.
Athletics
Wisconsin’s unaltered football coaching staff a rarity for team, among Big Ten brethren
Wisconsin State Journal
In a game of personnel change, the element of consistency that the University of Wisconsin football team features on the sideline in 2019 is noteworthy.
UW Polo hosts annual Badger State Polo Cup
WKOW-TV 27
The UW Polo Club team hosted their annual Badger State Polo Cup on Saturday at the Alliant Energy Center to help fundraise for their club and the Wisconsin Large Animal Emergency Response (WLAER).
UW Experts in the News
Twenty years after Columbine, little movement on gun control legislation
Wisconsin State Journal
“It’s important to recognize there’s a pattern here,” said UW-Madison journalism professor Dhavan Shah. “We see this with (U.S. Senate Majority Leader) Mitch McConnell right now. He’ll probably slow walk any legislation regarding gun control for it to end and the calls to fade, and it’ll have a vote in the Senate and it’ll fail.”
Another deluge like 2018 would bring ‘deep trouble’ to area
Wisconsin State Journal
The proposed actions should alleviate much of the long-term risk of lake flooding, said Ken Potter, a retired UW-Madison professor of civil and environmental engineering who has studied the impact of extreme rains on the Yahara lakes and helped draft a list of recommendations for the county.
Just Ask Us: What Wisconsin species could be impacted by changes to Endangered Species Act?
Wisconsin State Journal
Quoted: The changes will have no effect on animals currently on the federal list of endangered or threatened species, but species added in the future — including at-risk animals in Wisconsin that could get added — may have less stringent protections, said Adena Rissman, associate professor in the Forest and Wildlife Ecology Department at UW-Madison.
Helping kids transition back to an earlier sleep schedule
NBC-15
Quoted: “A child, even an adolescence, doesn’t just need 8 hours of sleep… A developing children needs anywhere form 12 to 9. So the recommendations for adolescence are still higher than they are for adults,” Dr. Stephanie Jones, UW Health Sleep Clinic expert, said.
Obituaries
Roelke, Hjalmar L. “Jelly”
Wisconsin State Journal
After the service, Jelly went to work at UW Provisions as a meat cutter. He retired from UW Provisions after 34 years of dedication.
UW-Madison Related
Working with farmers, Dr. Dirt helped address water resource challenges
Wisconsin State Farmer
He was known fondly as Dr. Dirt. He used his extensive knowledge of Wisconsin’s soils and his warm personality to help farmers and protect the state’s environment. Dr. Dirt, University of Wisconsin–Madison emeritus professor Fred Madison, died June 3 at the age of 82.