These ghosts, as Justin Vandenbroucke of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an IceCube team member put it, are fit to solve two major mysteries in astronomy. First off, a wealth of galaxies in our universe boast gravitationally monstrous voids at their centers, black holes reaching masses millions to billions of times greater than our sun’s. And these black holes, when active, blast jets of light from their guts — emitting enough illumination to outshine every single star in the galaxy itself. “We don’t understand how that happens,” Vandenbrouke simply summarizes.
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When destitute small towns mean dangerous tap water
“Mostly what regulators have is moral appeal and they’ll wag their finger,” said Manny Teodoro, a professor at the University of Wisconsin who focuses on public policy and water.
Report: Dobbs decision could decrease abortions in Wisconsin by 20%
The cessation of abortion services in Wisconsin — triggered by the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization — could result in a 20% reduction in abortions throughout the state, according to a recent report from University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers.
Judge dismisses animal rights activist’s lawsuit against UW, finds speech rights were not violated
An animal rights activist and UW-Madison alumna does not have a First Amendment right to post off-topic comments on posts on UW-Madison’s social media accounts, and the university may hide those comments if they don’t pertain to the posts’ topics, a federal judge ruled late Wednesday.
UW-Madison students say ‘whisper network’ warns them about some economics faculty
Shortly after UW-Madison third-year graduate student Emily Case joined her economics program in 2020, she said she started getting warnings.
Journalists vs fake news: How Michael Wagner battles misinformation
UW professor studies roots of misinformation spread.
WUD Distinguished Lecturer Series welcomes racial activist, Ron Stallworth
Stallworth best known for infiltration, investigation of Ku Klux Klan.
Examining past and future LGBTQ+ activism on campus with the GSCC
“Accidental Activism” was the unofficial theme of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) event “We Are Here,” held in mid October at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Whatever happened to the common cold vaccine?
“Considering there are more than 100 types of A and B rhinoviruses,” notes Yury Bochkov, a respiratory virus specialist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, “you would have to put all 100 types in one vial of vaccine in order to enable protection” against just A and B rhinoviruses. Add in all the C rhinovirus types (more than 50), then cram in RSV’s virus types (more than 40), and that same vaccine would have to be packed with more than 200 strains. Even then, it would only offer protection against about two-thirds of all common colds. “That was considered the major obstacle in development of those vaccines,” Bochkov says.
Save Countless Human Lives. Vaccinate Birds.
The trick is to develop a bird vaccine that works for a long time even as the virus mutates. Adel Talaat, a professor of pathobiological sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is developing a so-called “nanovaccine” that blends tiny particles of several different bird flu strains.
Liberals rage after New York Times reports on Biden’s ‘verbal fumbles’: ‘Trying to destroy us’
University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Mark Copelovitch blasted Haberman and Baker for the piece. He tweeted, “1. ‘Excuse me,’ he said, ‘the war in Ukraine.’ 2. Beau very well may have died of brain cancer due to Iraq burn pit exposure. 3. ‘More pronounced’…were you not alive in the 1980s/90s/00s to hear Biden?”He continued, saying, “4. Most of them haven’t been gaffes” and added, “5. Grow up.”
Wisconsin man who wore Hitler costume for Halloween fired from Madison Children’s Museum
The museum said the man believed he was making a mockery of the Nazi Party’s leader when he wore the costume on a busy street near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus on Saturday. He was fired Tuesday night, after his costume was condemned on social media and by some news outlets, including the Jerusalem Post.
‘It’s impacting everyone’: Voters, clerks adjust to new election rules after litigation surge
In state courts across the country, there were 143 election-related lawsuits in 2018, 203 in 2020 and 272 in 2022, according to the preliminary findings of UW-Madison law professor and State Democracy Research Initiative co-director Miriam Seifter along with staff attorney Adam Sopko.
“An election litigation deluge may undermine voter confidence in the electoral system,” Seifter and Sopko wrote in media outlet The Conversation. “Litigation over every detail of the election process lays the groundwork for false narratives or subsequent challenges to the validity of an election.”
Dane County ballot abortion question an example of ‘misleading’ advisory referendums, UW law expert says
According to University of Wisconsin-Madison Law Professor Howard Schweber, “it makes it sound as though the law that’s being tested has no exceptions whatsoever. So it’s misleading.”
SSFC hears F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture, Wisconsin Black Student Union budgets
SSFC approves Latine Student Union, Adventure Learning Programs budget.
ISCC kicks off Native November with annual feast
’Too often Indigenous peoples are seen as part of history, and not as our classmates, professors or colleagues on campus,’ MSC Assistant Director says.
UW-Madison student charged with sexually assaulting other students
Robert Joehnk, 21, of Madison appeared in Dane County Court Wednesday on a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges and two counts of misdemeanor fourth-degree sexual assault.
Student organizations pull out all the stops to turn out UW-Madison vote, some students remain unconvinced
The student vote at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has the power to dictate the scope of politics on local, state and national levels. Student groups across campus are determined to promote student voter registration and turnout, but despite their efforts, some students remain unenthused and unconvinced.
Bascom Hill packed once again with flamingos as Fill the Hill returns
Every October, Bascom Hill is filled with bright pink flamingos as part of an initiative called Fill the Hill, which celebrates a new wave of donations to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Christian protesters spread homophobic messages on Library Mall
Dean of Students Christina Olstad watched over the speakers and protestors alongside other UW administrators and UWPD officers.
My Voice, My Vote: Student vote plays foundational role in decisive election
As November midterm approaches, UW students navigate their role, significance in Wisconsin politics.
Letter | UW privatization of vaccine effort a bad idea
It is ironic that a biomedical powerhouse such as UW is doing this. Contracts often provide overly targeted responses that are too little, too late, and miss many people, allowing the virus to mutate and spread. Let’s not repeat the mistake of responding to the pandemic with the bare minimum, or even less. This contract is a missed opportunity to keep capacity in-house at UW, and to innovate, helping the rest of the state: the Wisconsin Idea.
Letter | What happened to sifting and winnowing?
Dear Editor: The article “UW-Madison event featuring conservative speaker Matt Walsh leads to graffiti, protest,” Oct. 24) makes me wonder what has happened to the proud tradition of “fearless sifting and winnowing” at the university.
Cathy Ann Rasmussen, PhD
Cathy dedicated her career to advancing groundbreaking technologies from laboratory to patient, first as a pivotal member of the pioneering team at Stratatech in Madison, WI, and later as Executive Director of the Forward Bio Institute at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She was a leader in regenerative medicine and a mentor to many throughout her life.
Wisconsin hospitals made $4 billion last year, face financial test this year, report says
UW Health, which is building a $438 million, six-story clinic on Madison’s Far East Side, benefitted from the positive financial picture last year.
UW Hospital had the highest net income of the state’s 152 reporting hospitals, with $429.1 million, for an operating margin of 9.1%, according to WHA. The hospital also had the highest net income in fiscal 2020, with $201.5 million, for an operating margin of 5.1%.
UW-Madison offers students free meals, free housing or $5,000 to move out of dorms
Returning students who wanted to stay in the dorms were offered an alternative — a free 10-meals-a-week dining plan or a $5,000 housing stipend to live off campus, University Housing Director Jeff Novak said. Alternatively, they could live for free in the university’s Eagle Heights apartments, located on the Far West Side near Picnic Point, about 2.4 miles from Bascom Hall.
How Mayo Clinic Develops Leaders Who Drive Engagement And Reduce Burnout
The model I use because it was so helpful for me refers to Eudaimonic (or Psychological) Well-Being.” It’s Carol Ryff’s model out of the University of Wisconsin at Madison. To make the model stick, I came up with the acronym PAGES.
FDA panel asks for improvements in pulse oximeters
“The sample size seems concerningly small for devices that affect the health of millions of patients,” said David Sterken, a hospitalist at the University of Wisconsin who spoke before the panel, which met virtually for eight hours.
Campuses are increasingly unsafe for Jews (opinion)
In August, nine student groups at the University of California, Berkeley, voted to refuse invitations to speakers who support Israel or Zionism, effectively banning the vast majority of Jews. In September, at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, someone chalked on campus grounds: “zionism is racism” and “zionism is genocide” and that campus “Zionist” organizations have “blood on their hands,” explicitly naming Chabad and J Street. The Students for Justice in Palestine chapter on campus released a statement maintaining this was perfectly acceptable discourse.
Barry Burden on the 2022 Midterm Elections and Wisconsin
Barry Burden, University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor and director of the Election Research Center, talked about the 2022 midterm elections in the battleground state of Wisconsin.
Ron Johnson joins all Senate Republicans to block bill aimed at disclosing big political donors’ identities
With little to no chance of receiving 60 votes on the bill to defeat the filibuster, Democrats likely brought the bill to use against Republicans in the upcoming election, said David Canon, a political science professor at UW-Madison.
How Ohio Senate race could help Republicans reclaim Senate majority
Barry Burden quoted.
Fox Host Larry Kudlow Keeps Shamelessly Promoting His Own MAGA ‘White House in Waiting’
However, Kathleen Culver, director of the Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said that while “this would clearly be a conflict of interest for a business or financial reporter, I doubt Kudlow’s audience views him as that and I don’t recall his laying claim to being a journalist.” She added that Kudlow is clearly a “commentator and is being transparent with his audience about an entanglement that could be seen as a conflict.”
Why most plastic isn’t getting recycled
“Is that a form of recycling? Kind of,” said George Huber, the Harvey Spangler professor of chemical engineering at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Melting down grocery bags degrades the plastic, a process the industry calls “downcycling.”
Ordering opens Wednesday for Wisconsin Union’s Thanksgiving To Go meals
Looking for a Thanksgiving meal this year but don’t want to do the cooking yourself? The Wisconsin Union has you covered.
Steenbock’s on Orchard shaking off sleeper status after nearly two dormant pandemic years
Steenbock’s on Orchard, an upscale restaurant inside the Discovery Building on the UW-Madison campus that closed for almost two years during the pandemic, has started drawing customers with its happy hour.
Gubernatorial election will impact direction of Wisconsin public college systems
Campaign spokesperson Anna Kelly said that Michels would work to “ensure that our education system is working” for all.
UW campus celebrates Halloween, prioritizes safety
University reminds students to be safe and responsible this Halloween.
Antisemitic costume seen during Halloween weekend causes hurt, fear among students
’It was particularly appalling because I’ve never seen anybody dressed in that way before,’ UW student says
UW announces Charlie Berens as 2022 Winter Commencement speaker
Berens has had a successful career since graduating from UW. He is a stand-up comedian, a New York Times best-selling author, an Emmy-winning journalist, a popular podcast host and the creator of Manitowoc Minute.
UW-Madison releases statement after Adolf Hitler costume seen on State Street
“UW-Madison is aware of an incident Saturday related to City of Madison Halloween celebrations,” university spokesperson John Lucas said. “UW-Madison stands against antisemitism and all forms of bigotry and discrimination. The incident took place off-campus. While we are still in the process of learning more, to the best of our knowledge, the individual involved is not affiliated with UW-Madison.”
Wisconsin Speech and Debate wins Loyola Rambler Debate Tournament, places in Mid-America Forensics League Tournaments
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Speech and Debate team won the Loyola Rambler Debate Tournament and placed fourth at the Mid-America Forensics League’s fourth tournament last week.
‘Harmful and confusing:’ UW-Madison community reacts to antisemitic Halloween costume
The university announced in a statement Sunday night that they are aware of the incident and believe the individual is not a UW-Madison student. “UW-Madison stands against antisemitism and all forms of bigotry and discrimination,” the statement said.
UW-Madison economics graduate students speak out against sexual misconduct
“Unfortunately, we have also become aware of accusations made against members of our own faculty,” the UW-Madison graduate students wrote in a statement issued Friday evening. UW-Madison did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The letter, signed by 167 UW-Madison graduate students in economics, says those allegations could discourage potential students from networking with top economists.
Sami Schalk connects Black health and activism in new book
Her new book, “Black Disability Politics,” takes inspiration from organizations like Black.Seed, which are led by Black disabled people, Black women and Black queer and transgender people. In her book, she hopes to reclaim a legacy of disability justice work in Black liberation movements, which has historically been overlooked or dismissed.
College students could sway the election in Wisconsin. Will they vote?
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s get-out-the-vote efforts have been hard to ignore, too, with voter registration drives a routine occurrence on campus.
Buttigieg Works to Rally Youth Vote Critical to Democrats
“It would be nice to have a few more youngsters in D.C.,” Mr. Buttigieg, 40 years old, told those gathered in a hotel ballroom just east of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus.
What happens if a ballot is damaged or improperly marked?
In many cases, it’s done by bipartisan teams of poll workers, said Barry Burden, a political science professor and director of the Elections Research Center at University of Wisconsin-Madison. That’s not the case everywhere, though it’s common that it’s performed by at least two people — even two staff members — said Jennifer Morrell, a partner at The Elections Group, which works with election officials to improve processes.
Students rip ‘woke’ colleges for Halloween ‘offensive’ costume warnings: ‘Don’t think that’s their place’
Schools such as the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ohio University, University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Michigan are all encouraging students to choose a Halloween costume that does not appropriate another culture.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a webpage dedicated to “Halloween cultural awareness” which states that students should avoid “racist, crude, or culturally insensitive” costumes.
5 Nontoxic Houseplants That Are Safe For Any Space
Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are among the most popular houseplants, and they are nontoxic to children, dogs, and cats. According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, these plants can tolerate some neglect and grow well in almost any home environment. Perfect for beginners, spider plants make beautiful hanging greenery and are available at nearly any garden center. Not only are they pretty and easy to grow, but these plants are also efficient at improving the air quality in your home by removing air-borne toxins like formaldehyde and carbon monoxide
This Halloween, choose your costume wisely
Artist Dakota Mace is leading the development of a curriculum dedicated to cultural appropriation within the Center for Design and Material Culture at UW-Madison. The curriculum examines what cultural appropriation may look like through design as participants explore larger themes of privilege and intent versus impact. Mace, who is Navajo, hopes this work encourages others to consider the stakes of cultural appropriation.
13 Foods And Drinks You Have To Try In Houston
It’s hard to believe that hard cider almost disappeared in the U.S. In a time we like to call the “golden era of hard cider,” 18th-century American colonists were known to offer a glass of the stuff to house guests (via New England Historical Society). Sadly, Prohibition led to the chopping down cider-specific apple trees, devastating the industry for decades, according to the University of Wisconsin. The industry started to pick up again in the 1980s. Thanks to a massive resurgence in all things craft alcohol, the industry’s market value will nearly quadruple by 2027 (via Market Data Forecast).
Best Disney Plus Shows and Original Series to Watch (October 2022)
Hilarious and surprisingly heartwarming, Big Shot stars John Stamos as Marvyn Korn: an intense, well-decorated basketball coach. During one of his games at the University of Wisconsin, Marvyn flips out and ends up fired.
James Williams Obituary (1944 – 2022)
Jim worked for many years for the UW – Madison campus police department.
Carp invasion: Study highlights climate threat to key Wisconsin rivers
“Wisconsin is really at the very edge of the carp invasion front,” said Zach Feiner, a research scientist with the DNR and UW-Madison’s Center for Limnology and coauthor of the study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. “They’re adapted for warmer temperatures.”
WATCH: Pro-trans protesters resort to vandalism, eating Bible pages
Protests erupted at the University of Wisconsin-Madison when groups clashed over transgender issues.
Left-wing activists harass conservative reading Bible, steal book and rip it up, protester eats pages
Walsh also posted a photo of a notice posted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison warning students of the event and calling it “harmful towards our trans community.” The protesters also reportedly vandalized multiple buildings on campus including a veteran’s memorial.
Arthur Olson Obituary (1923 – 2022)
Arthur worked for the University of Wisconsin in Madison about 30 years, and most of that time was spent as a lab technician at the Biochemistry Pilot Plant helping students set up their growth of different microbiology (ex. yeasts and algae) in large growth chambers.
Tara Brown Obituary (1953 – 2022)
Later in life she took a position at the University of Wisconsin Small Business Development Center where she stayed until her retirement this past year.
Robert Haworth Obituary (1947 – 2022)
In 1973, Rob accepted a postdoc position at the Enzyme Institute in Madison, kicking off a 35-year career in heart research at the University of Wisconsin.