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UW Madison student voters share impact of celebrities endorsing presidential candidates

WMTV - Channel 15

There is buzz around celebrities endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump this election cycle. University of Wisconsin- Madison students say it’s exciting to see their favorite celebrities speak about the candidates. “I feel like Beyonce’s a big one, like that’s my queen right there,” UW Madison Junior Natalia Baker said.

F-35s fly over Camp Randall before kickoff

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The University of Wisconsin marching band was not the only sound Badger fans could hear filling Camp Randall Saturday. Before kickoff against the Alabama Crimson Tide, two F-35s flew in formation over the stadium.

How are alcohol sales going at Camp Randall?

WISC — CBS Channel 3

The numbers of citations, detox transfers, and police contact with people at a blood alcohol content of 0.20 or higher haven’t changed much between the first two games of the 2023 season and this year.

UW-Madison Athletics Dept. employee accused of using per diem cards for personal purchases

WMTV - Channel 15

A UW-Madison Athletics Department employee is accused of spending thousands of dollars using per diem cards meant for student athletes, according to a criminal complaint obtained by WMTV 15 News on Thursday. Marcel Dubois, 51, is accused of several felony counts. He faces 12 counts of misappropriating ID information to obtain money and one misdemeanor charge of computer crime- access data.

State lawmakers remain divided on UW-Madison encampment

Daily Cardinal

While Rep. Lisa Subeck, D-Madison, told the Cardinal she acknowledges protest is a tool for change, law and regulations remain an important principle for protesters to follow. “You can certainly exercise your right to free speech and right to assemble without tents in a camp… there is protest and then there’s civil disobedience,” Subeck said. “Actions have consequences, so whatever it is the protest is about when they choose to set up an encampment such as these students did, there are consequences that can come with that.”

Bus pass pickup moves to Ogg Hall due to long lines at Union South

Daily Cardinal

Long lines inside an already busy Union South were a major factor in the decision to move locations, Transportation Services marketing specialist Lauren Hawley said in an email to The Daily Cardinal. “Transportation Services decided to relocate the student bus pass pickup location to Ogg Hall, a larger location to help facilitate pickup in a more efficient manner,” Hawley said.

University of Wisconsin Athletics announces plans for memorial bricks around Camp Randall Stadium

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The University of Wisconsin Athletics announced on Thursday a new plan for memorial bricks that are being removed around Camp Randall.Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh said that people can leave their bricks to the university to re-locate and display. He said the area for this new display is “still to be determined” but it will be around the stadium. Brick owners also still have the option to pick them up.

‘They stand with the status quo’: Protesters react to UW-Madison updated protest policy

WISC – Channel 3

John Lucas, a university spokesperson, said in a statement to News 3 Now that the university is committed to free speech. “UW-Madison is committed to protecting and promoting free expression, with reasonable time, place and manner restrictions in place to ensure the university can continue to fulfill its responsibilities to teaching, research and service,” he said.

UW-Madison: Memorial bricks will be displayed near Camp Randall after uproar from fans

WPR

n an email Thursday evening, UW-Madison Athletic Director Chris McIntosh said, as announced previously, donors will continue to have the option to pick up their bricks. But the email also added some new information: It said bricks that aren’t picked up will eventually be displayed somewhere near Camp Randall. The exact location of that display has yet to be determined, the email said. None of the commemorative bricks will be discarded by the university, McIntosh wrote.

“Permanent” memorial bricks to be removed from Camp Randall

WMTV - Channel 15

The Hall of Fame Brick Walk is being removed to make way for the $285 million practice field project. People paid hundreds of dollars for what they thought would be a permanent little piece of space on campus. The news of the change has some brick owner surprised and frustrated.