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UW student’s detention draws protest

Students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison took to the streets Monday to protest the detention of Tope Awe, a Nigerian pharmacy student being held by federal immigration authorities. University officials, meanwhile, made cautious statements about the popular student’s plight.

At least 50 students rallied at the Memorial Union, calling for the release of Awe, repeatedly described as a dedicated student and leader in the campus community.