Letter to the editor: On behalf of the Political Science Student Association, we would like to address concerns raised regarding media at the Beto O’Rourke UW-Madison campus event held on Feb. 15.
Author: gbump
Reporter Harlan Draeger dies at 90; uncovered corruption, mentored young writers
Chicago Sun Times
Born and raised in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Mr. Draeger served in the Army in the United States and occupied Japan. He went to college on the GI Bill, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin.
Fact-checking Bernie Sanders on a $15 minimum wage
Politifact
Quoted: Timothy Smeeding, a professor of public affairs and economics at the University of Wisconsin, said the study is incomplete because it only counts the benefits and not the drawbacks.
Spider Silk Could Be Used As Robotic Muscle
Technology Networks
Quoted: “This is a fantastic discovery because the torsion measured in spider dragline silk is huge, a full circle every millimeter or so of length,” says Pupa Gilbert, a professor of physics, chemistry, and materials science at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, who was not involved in this work.
Hiding in Plain Sight: PAC-Connected Activists Set Up ‘Local News’ Outlets
Snopes.com
Quoted: The issue, according to Kathleen Bartzen Culver, the director for the Center of Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin at Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is disguising conservative activism as journalism. “I have no problem with advocacy organizations creating content that reinforces the positions they take on public policy issues on the left, right or center. The issue comes in when they’re not transparent about that advocacy,” Culver told us via phone.
How your workout structure can affect your post-exercise mood
The Washington Post
Keep in mind, though, that psychology plays an important role. A University of Wisconsin study found that people were in a better mood when they picked their own intensity level instead of a prescribed moderate-effort workout, even though their endocannabinoid levels were higher after the latter.
Gov. Tony Evers Calls For Gas Tax Increase In First Budget
Wisconsin Public Radio
When it comes to higher education, Evers pledged a $150 million increase for the University of Wisconsin System, which would be the UW’s largest state funding increase in more than a decade. Part of that would be used to offset the lost revenue from continuing a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduate students.
Studies of Deadly Flu Virus, Once Banned, Are Set to Resume
The New York Times
One lab was led by Yoshihiro Kawaoka, at the University of Wisconsin—Madison, and the other by Ron Fouchier, at the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam.
Wisconsin births decline to lowest point in 40 years
AP
One major factor in the decrease in births is that fewer teens are having babies. David Egan-Robertson is with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Applied Population Laboratory. He says teen births have dropped 60 percent over a decade.
Bears that eat human food may hibernate less and age faster
Science News
The new research grew out of an earlier project to see what wild black bears across Colorado were eating, says study coauthor Jonathan Pauli, a community ecologist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Wisconsin has nation’s highest rate of deadly falls among older adults
Wisconsin State Journal
“It’s multi-factorial,” said Dr. Jane Mahoney, a UW-Madison geriatrician who has done extensive research on falls. “You add in alcohol, winter weather … reporting differences … those all play a role.”
Not moving increases risk for falls, UW nursing professor says
Wisconsin State Journal
When older adults are hospitalized, they often don’t walk much because nurses fear falls and administrators fear financial penalties related to falls, according to Barbara King, an associate professor at UW-Madison’s School of Nursing.
UW student launches Black Arts Matter fest
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison junior Shasparay Lighteard felt there was something vital missing in the city where she lives — and she wanted to change that. So she created a festival.
UW-Milwaukee professor accused of sexual assault
NBC-15
The charges were filed on Saturday, March 2 against 58-year-old Anthony Azenabor. He faces two felony counts of second degree sexual assault/use of force and a misdemeanor charge of fourth degree sexual assault.
UW Marching Band seamstress prepares for Leckrone’s farewell concert
WISC-TV 3
University of Wisconsin-Madison Marching Band Director Mike Leckrone’s 50-year career will come to a close at the end of the spring semester, and longtime seamstress Lois Levenhagen is making sure he goes out with a bang.
UW certificate program helps tackle mental health care shortage in rural areas
WISC-TV 3
In a time when mental health care resources are hard to come by, especially in rural communities, a University of Wisconsin-Madison certificate program aims to better treatment statewide.
UW-Madison students design new legs for disabled cat
WKOW-TV 27
A young cat gets a second chance, thanks to a group of UW-Madison engineering students.
Wisconsin births decline to lowest point in 40 years
AP
David Egan-Robertson is with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Applied Population Laboratory. He says teen births have dropped 60 percent over a decade.
Students return from CPAC firm on free speech protections, wary of Trump’s proposals
Daily Cardinal
Members of Young Americans Federation, College Republicans and other conservative UW-Madison students traveled to Maryland’s National Harbor this weekend to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference hosted by the American Conservative Union.
Gov. Evers reveals state budget to Wisconsin legislators
NBC-15
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank said in a statement that she applauds “the new investments in the UW System proposed by Governor Evers today and appreciate his strong commitment to giving us the tools needed to continue providing a high-quality, affordable education for Wisconsin students.”
Evers wants to increase gas taxes, undo Walker laws
Evers, the former state schools chief, is also calling for a $1.4 billion boost in K-12 education funding, a 10 percent income tax cut targeting the middle class and a $150 million boost for the University of Wisconsin.
How to get young scientists thinking about ethics? Cartooning, say UW researchers
“Generally, the idea is to get the people who are more junior and who are doing the research, to be thinking about ethical issues — and to have some fun with it,” said Pilar Ossorio, a professor of law and bioethics at the UW-Madison and the Morgridge Bioethics Program lead.
Funding for county agents, hemp and dairy are part of Tony Evers’ proposed budget
Wisconsin State Journal
That will take some of the pressure off the UW Extension, which has struggled to staff ag agents at many of their county offices after deep cuts in recent years to the UW System budget.
Tony Evers releases budget; automatic voter registration, gas tax hike, minimum wage bump included
The University of Wisconsin System would receive a $150 million boost, including funding to continue a tuition freeze implemented by former Walker, a pay raise for UW employees, a provision to allow Dreamers to pay in-state tuition and a study to determine the feasibility of creating a student loan refinancing authority.
‘This can be changed’: Verona family carries on daughter’s fight to end vision diseases
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is giving Kenzi Valentyn the recognition she deserves by naming two research grants in her honor, from now until funding no longer supports it.
Bug off! Cold weather won’t mean fewer bugs this summer, experts warn
WISC-TV 3
Quoted: “If anything, snow helps out insects,” said P.J. Liesch, entomologist. “It might have been a different story if we had no snow at all and if we had gone into that polar vortex with brutally cold temperatures and didn’t have that insulation.”
SSFC passes 2020 segregated fee allocation, approves new rules for budget returns
Badger Herald
Although the fee has not been finalized, segregated fees will increase because of an 153 percent increase in the Recreational Sports budget. Most of the increased funds will go towards the construction of the Nicholas Recreation Center and Natatorium.
Cross supports humanities, yet UW-Stevens Point cuts remain uncertain
Daily Cardinal
Next week, the campus will reveal their final decisions in response to Gov. Evers’ state budget approval, which included more support to the UW System schools and a continuation of the tuition freeze.
A look back at remarkable African-American UW System alumna
Daily Cardinal
African-American UW System alumni have successfully accomplished many “firsts” since 1875 in both academia and athletics, when William Smith Noland became the first African-American to graduate from UW-Madison.
UW System President Says He Believes Humanities Programs At UW-Stevens Point Will Be Saved
Wisconsin Public Radio
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross said Wednesday he believes most humanities programs at UW-Stevens Point will be saved from cuts. How the campus plans to move forward, should be clear next week.
Highlights of Gov. Evers’ State Budget Proposal
AP
Evers plans to continue a tuition freeze at the University of Wisconsin for at least two years, boost funding by $150 million and allow for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally to pay in-state tuition. Republicans oppose the in-state tuition plan, a version of which they stripped from state law in 2011.
University ends relationship with Chinese telecom giant
The Minnesota Daily
The University of Minnesota isn’t the first institution to distance itself from Huawei. Other Big Ten schools have taken similar stances. The University of Wisconsin is reviewing its suppliers to comply with the National Defense Authorization Act, Reuters reported.
Beto O’Rourke has made up his mind on the presidency. But he’s not telling yet.
Washington Post
Did his social media savvy get the best of him when he live-streamed his visit to the dentist?ADVERTISINGBut recent appearances have been more pointed. He led counterprogramming to Trump’s campaign rally earlier this month at the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso. That was followed by a trip to the battleground state of Wisconsin, for a closed-door meet-and-greet with students and faculty at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Researcher: Shopko Closings Pose Challenges — But Also Opportunities — To Communities
Wisconsin Public Radio
While the closings have the potential to disrupt some Wisconsin communities, it also creates opportunities in smaller communities, said Steve Deller, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who specializes in economic growth and community economic development.
Maternal mental health and baby brain development
NBC-15
Researchers at UW-Madison asked 100 expectant mothers to answer questions about their mental health during their third trimester.
PEOPLE Program Opens Milwaukee Office
Madison365
Eighth graders throughout Milwaukee joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) alongside alumni for a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the Milwaukee Office Grand Opening.
In an attempt to bridge political divide, Millennial Action Project focuses on finding cooperation across party lines · The Badger Herald
Badger Herald
MAP will be hosting its first event March 6, focusing on student debt, financing higher education.
ASM forms mental health subcommittee, endorses HMoob American Studies Certificate
Badger Herald
After voting unanimously against UHS’ budget in previous meeting, ASM voted unanimously to form mental health committee.
UW-Madison women of color take center stage at annual awards
Daily Cardinal
This year marks the 150th of women graduating from UW-Madison and the 11th of recognizing women of color with the Outstanding Women of Color Awards. Over the years, more than 50 women have been honored.
‘Who am I?:’ Respecting racial, ethnic ambiguity on campus
Daily Cardinal
In the first one of the semester, a panel of five mixed-raced students lead the conversation on inclusivity and accessibility on campus.
No end in sight to Upham Woods fence controversy between UW and Dells Stewards
Capital Newspapers
Upham Woods and the University of Wisconsin Regents have no plans to revisit removing a fence that has sparked protests and controversy for nearly three years, despite the efforts of the Wisconsin Dells Stewards to force the fence’s removal.
Human Food Might Be Making Bears Age Faster
Discover Magazine Blog
We found that the strongest driver of these telomere patterns across the state of Colorado were not these individual characteristics, it was the environmental characteristics,” said Jonathan Pauli, a University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher involved in the study.
New & Noteworthy
The New York Times
GLOSS By Rebecca Hazelton. (University of Wisconsin, paper, $14.95.) Hazelton’s poems cast a teasing light over the surface sheen of social norms, the playacting in every relationship: “Let’s pretend to be with other people,” one ends, “until we’re with other people.” But beneath their own witty surfaces, the poems also brim with loss and serious moral inquiry.
Perry Wolff, Award-Winning TV News Documentarian, Dies at 97
The New York Times
He earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the University of Wisconsin and served in the Army during World War II in Europe, where he was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge.
North Carolina election fraud: Mitch McConnell’s dishonest spin
Vox
Quoted: “If the rationale were to prevent voter fraud, it would focus on absentee ballots,” said Barry Burden from the University of Wisconsin-Madison at the time. “The consensus is fraud is more common among mail ballots.”
Ancient poop is helping archaeologists understand a midwestern city’s demise
Popular Science
“In the ancient world, there were other places people could have moved that were more resource-rich,” says Sissel Schroeder, an anthropologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and co-author of the study. “In the modern world, we’re experiencing the same pressures but it’s becoming more difficult to find resource-rich areas that aren’t already occupied by humans.”
Why It’s Difficult To Gauge The Effects Of Wisconsin’s FoodShare Work Rules
Wiscontext
Those recommendations are part of a policy paper by graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs.
National Guard looking at possible punishment for Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s criticism of Wisconsin governor
AP
Quoted: University of Wisconsin-Madison law and political science professor Donald Downs, who studies free speech issues, said he knows of no exceptions in state law that would allow off-duty National Guard personnel to criticize the government.
Socialism Is Back
Wall Street Journal
Health care should be affordable for all. Education shouldn’t be followed by a debt hangover, decadeslong. The disenfranchised need to have the opportunity to succeed.That’s what young people mean by socialism.—Matthew Ingebritson, University of Wisconsin-Madison, finance, investment and banking
Should American Libel Law Be Revisited? 1 Political Scientist’s Take
Wisconsin Public Radio
Quoted: Howard Schweber, First Amendment expert and professor of political science and legal studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, recently spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Central Time” host Rob Ferrett about the case.
National Guard probing congressman’s criticism of governor
University of Wisconsin-Madison law and political science professor Donald Downs, who studies free speech issues, said he knows of no exceptions in state law that would allow off-duty National Guard personnel to criticize the government.
Tony Evers’ first budget sets up fight with Republicans
Wisconsin State Journal
HIGHER EDUCATION: Evers plans to continue a tuition freeze at the University of Wisconsin for at least two years, boost funding by $150 million and allow for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally to pay in-state tuition. Republicans oppose the immigrant in-state tuition plan, a version of which they stripped from state law in 2011.
Muzik, Edward J. Sr.
As executive secretary of TAUWP, Ed, along with many others throughout the state, played a central role in a nearly 40-year effort to win collective bargaining rights for faculty and academic staff in the UW-System.
‘Too much milk’: Production is up, prices are down and farmers are in crisis
Capital Times
But political inaction, factory farms and tariffs are merely the symptoms of a problem that lies at the heart of Litkea’s troubles. Brian Gould, a recently retired University of Wisconsin-Madison agricultural economics professor, summed it up in four words:
New UW health services director a national leader in college health
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison’s new director of University Health Services brings a national reputation to campus.
Nesbit, Richard A. “Dick”
For 37 years, he worked for UW-Madison in Poultry Research, and 29 of those years at the University Turkey Farm in Arlington.
Hicks, Marilyn Agnes
She was appointed head of the Business School Library at UW-Madison, a position she held for many years. In 1991, she moved to the Memorial Library where she served as bibliographer for higher education and transportation until her retirement in 2014.
Editorial: Keep tuition freeze, boost funding for UW System
Wisconsin State Journal
The Democratic governor told the Associated Press in Sunday’s State Journal that he planned to freeze in-state, undergraduate tuition in his 2019-2021 budget proposal. UW tuition for state residents has been flat since 2013, thanks to former Republican Gov. Scott Walker.
Column: As UW’s buildings crumble, so might its reputation as a prestigious learning institution
Badger Herald
After catastrophic flooding around campus, it is clear that UW must allocate more money to stronger infrastructure.
UHS appoints Jake Baggott as new executive director
Badger Herald
Baggott to bring diverse experiences to role as first-generation college student, veteran.