Author: Kelly Tyrrell

A University of Wisconsin student fell from the top of a parking garage outside the Fluno Center Tuesday and died a short time after at a local hospital.

I just read Mondayââ?¬â?¢s editorial, ââ?¬Å?UW Student Org. Idea Misguided.ââ?¬Â If someone suggested that all students be required to join a student organization, then I would agree with you: Itââ?¬â?¢s a bad (or misguided) idea. Thatââ?¬â?¢s not what I suggested to the Senate, though.

UW Chancellor John Wiley will hear the proposal to renovate Memorial Union and rebuild Union South.

The Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary dismissed a complaint Monday that would overturn the passing of the Student Union Initiative, and petitioners said it is unlikely they will appeal the decision.

Universities statewide are recognizing International Education Week, celebrating the importance of international studies in today�s world.

Amid a federal lawsuit with the University of Wisconsin System and four UW-Madison administrators, the UW Roman Catholic Foundation requested student-segregated fee funding Monday night.

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting concluded Sunday with discussion of the Growth Agenda for Wisconsin, an appeal for more funding through the Wisconsin GI Bill and awards.

In its latest battle with the university, the UW Roman Catholic Foundation filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday against the entire UW System Board of Regents and four UW-Madison administrators, citing discriminatory policies in effect at all levels of the university.

The University of Wisconsin System announced its support of the Wisconsin GI Bill at the Board of Regents meeting Friday, recognizing the importance of providing higher education to today�s veterans. The regents said providing higher education to veterans is especially important because some would not have the funds to pay for it on their own.

Charges of religious discrimination are bringing several members of the University of Wisconsin System and the UW-Madison administration to federal court.

After the Associated Students of Madison election results were released three weeks ago, the validity of both referendums on the ballot have been challenged, with the future of the Student Union Initiative expected to be announced today.

With the end of the semester approaching, University of Wisconsin lecturer Kevin Barrett said he has opted not to apply to teach at UW next semester.

Because filing a police report, going to University Health Services and talking to your friends about it is sometimes not enough, one student decided to organize another service for the community, a ââ?¬Å?sexual assault justice and accountability group.ââ?¬Â

Langdon Street is dangerous on a weekend night. Hundreds of students stumble along the dimly lit sidewalks going to and from the parties held every weekend at fraternity houses along the street.

The UW Roman Catholic Foundation filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the UW System Board of Regents and four UW-Madison administrators, claiming the university is discriminating against the organization on the basis of religion.

Thirty groups will honor American veterans Saturday by participating in Madison’s second annual Veteran’s Day Parade.

The United Council of University of Wisconsin Students is praising university students statewide, as the group announced Thursday that student turnout at polling stations Tuesday increased dramatically since four years ago.

Events leading up to Saturday�s Veteran�s Day Parade begin today in an effort to raise awareness on the University of Wisconsin campus about past and present soldiers� impact on the United States.

The term ââ?¬Å?apatheticââ?¬Â means not interested or not concerned, indifferent and unresponsive. Many people across the nation have tied one group of people to the term, though ââ?¬â? it seems the view of many candidates and the general public is that the most apathetic portion of potential voters are college students.

University of Wisconsin fraternity members and the Madison Police Department kicked off their new neighborhood watch program Friday in an effort to keep the Langdon Street area safer.

As support for the University from the State of Wisconsin continues to wane, resulting in hefty increases in tuition, the University of Wisconsin Foundation is challenged to increase gift support for need-based student financial aid. Contrary to the beliefs of some, the Foundation receives very little unrestricted support that can be channeled to this purpose. Donors invariably designate their gifts for specific goals and activities.