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Archived: Oct 13, 2008

Jihad Watch founder to visit UWM Thursday

By Kevin Lessmiller

A press release issued by the UWM College Republicans Oct. 2 alleged that UW-Milwaukee Union administration had pulled security for an event Thursday featuring guest speaker Robert Spencer.

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John McCain sign removal questioned

By Kevin Lessmiller

A John McCain sign that was hanging in a UW-Milwaukee College Republicans office window has been removed by UWM administration, raising questions about specific student organization sign policies.

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Sunday’s ‘Prowl’ benefits scholarships

By Savannah Hunnicutt

“On your mark, get set, go!”, cried an announcer, officially starting the 4th Annual Panther Prowl 5K run/walk yesterday morning.

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Student Association plans to ask governor to help with outstanding legal fees

By Savannah Hunnicutt

The Student Association (SA) is in the process of writing a letter to Governor Jim Doyle to ask for his help with the $11,875 in outstanding legal fees a law firm is trying to collect, says SA President Tyler Draheim.

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The legacy behind the brick

By Katie Visser

It is the noon hour, and students swarm from the doors of each of the three red-brick buildings that surround the grassy square. Some rush off to another class. Others find spots on the green lawn where they gather for lunch in clusters or pairs. Some study in the peaceful, shady solitude under one of the large trees.

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‘Have you registered to vote yet?’

By Marlyn Fink

In just 23 days, the most important day of the year for our country will here: the 2008 Presidential Election.

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WISPIRG denied SFC eligibility

By Jonathan Anderson

WISPIRG’s request to be eligible for SFC funding was denied last week at the Senate Appropriations Committee’s (SAC) Oct. 7 small grant meeting.

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Spencer event goes smoothly

By Kevin Lessmiller

Robert Spencer, founder of Jihad Watch, visited the UW-Milwaukee campus last night to speak on Islamic extremism amid increased security.

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New Briefs

UWM possibly buying ‘Pieces of Eight’ site

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Police Reports

At approximately 10:30pm Friday Oct. 3, UWM Police were alerted to an intoxicated female student in Sandburg Hall. The young woman was reported to have been sitting in a chair outside the Emporium convenience store swaying back and forth. She then put her hand in her mouth, inducing vomiting, and became combative after throwing up. The student was then taken to a hospital via ambulance.

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