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Thursday, February 21, 2008
UW attracts a record number of applicants By Whitney Newman THE DAILY CARDINAL
UW-Madison received a record number of applications for admittance next fall. According to Associate Director for UW Admissions Tom Reason, about 25,000 applications were submitted to the admissions office as of the Feb. 1 deadline, surpassing last year’s record by nearly 500 applicants. “It’s been a record pretty much every year,” Reason said. “I think it simply has to do with the reputation, notoriety and visibility of this institution.” Reason said the UW-Madison admissions office aims to enroll a freshman class of 5,700 students. Last year, actual enrollment was about 400 students over the desired limit. The number of applicants last year, according to Reason, was “unusually and unexpectedly large.” “We’re hopeful at keeping the lid on things better than we were able to last year,” he said. Paul Evans, director of University Housing, said this year’s tighter admission process should result in a higher percentage of freshmen that receive housing. “We only have a limited number of spots [in the dorms], and we don’t have enough housing to house all the freshmen who want to live on campus,” he said. “If the freshmen class is smaller than last year, then there will be fewer freshmen that we have to turn away.” However, an increased number of applicants for fewer enrollment spots could mean more competition among prospective students. applicants page 3
Turnout levels show difference in Democrat, GOP enthusiasm By Charles Brace THE DAILY CARDINAL
The Wisconsin primary election is over, but Wednesday vote totals show two parties with different amounts of enthusiasm. Over 1.1 million residents voted in the Democratic primary Tuesday, including 9 percent who normally identify as Republicans, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. More people voted for U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, DN.Y., who finished second in the Democratic race, than the 400,000 residents who voted in the Republican contest. UW-Madison political science professor Kenneth Goldstein said the high turnout shows a greater level of enthusiasm on the Democratic side. He said it was an example of trends that had already been emerging around the country. “A state like Wisconsin, four or five years ago, was pretty evenly divided.” Goldstein said. “We now see a seven or eight percentage-point advantage for the Democrats.” Mark Jefferson, executive director of the Wisconsin Republican Party, said the turnout levels were close to what he expected. He said because U.S. Sen. John McCain, RAriz., is the presumptive nominee, and because the Democratic race was more competitive, McCain did not have to campaign as aggressively in the state. National polls, according to Jefferson, show McCain turnout page 4
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Quinton’s Bar & Deli, 319 W. Gorham St., is accused of operating as a tavern, a violation of its liquor license terms.
Quinton’s liquor license faces revocation Restaurant the first to face action from city attorney’s office By Abby Sears THE DAILY CARDINAL
The city attorney’s office outlined how it will proceed with the complaint filed against Quinton’s Bar & Deli at an Alcohol License Review Committee meeting Wednesday. Quinton’s, 319 W. Gorham
St., is accused of operating as a bar rather than a restaurant, a violation of the conditions on its current liquor license. Assistant city attorney Steven Brist said in order to be considered a restaurant, alcohol must account for 50 percent or less of an establishment’s gross receipts. This is the first time the city has actually filed a formal complaint against an establishment for acting as a tavern. “The condition was placed
on [Quinton’s] license when it was originally granted that they would operate under a restaurant as that is defined in city ordinances,” Brist said. Brist told ALRC members he would contact Quinton’s attorney Rick Petri to set up a hearing before the committee to determine if Quinton’s did violate the condition of their liquor license. If the ALRC finds Quinton’s to be operating as a tavern rather than a res-
taurant, the establishment could face a suspension or even revocation of their liquor license, according to City Council President and ALRC committee member Mike Verveer. The establishment is located in the area under the city’s Alcohol Licensing Density Plan, which makes it more difficult for new bars in the downtown area to be granted liquor licenses. alcohol page 4
UW Greeks honor Langdon watch program coordinator By Shea Furey-King THE DAILY CARDINAL
On Wednesday, UW Greeks celebrated Madison Police Sgt. Tony Fiore’s dedication to the Langdon Street Neighborhood Watch Program and his recent promotion from officer to sergeant. Fiore worked with UWMadison students two years ago to launch the watch program in the Langdon Street community to combat crime in the area. UW-Madison students from many Greek chapters celebrated his accomplishment at a reception Wednesday. Equipped with flashlights, walkie-talkies and reflective vests, students from Greek chapters volunteer time on weekends to maintain a “friendly presence” on the streets after bar time. Fiore’s role was to patrol the area and deal with troublemakers. “I feel like I haven’t heard
about anything for a while,” said Kristie Mandolini, a UW senior and Delta Delta Delta member, adding she has noticed a change in the atmosphere since her freshman year. “I definitely feel safer,” Mandolini said. Barbara Kautz thanked Fiore on behalf of the Greek community. “Langdon Street ... is home to many UW sororities and fraternities … the problems of binge drinking have been legendary. Fiore, however, worked with the students to create a mutual trust.” Fiore received his accolade with modesty. “None of this would have been possible without the students being as perceptive as they were,” he said. As Fiore moves to his new appointment in the Madison fiore page 4
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UW Greeks give Madison Police Sgt. Tony Fiore a picture of Langdon Street to commemorate his efforts with safety.
“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”