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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
President Obama takes office
Community enjoys benefits of new student services tower By Grace Kim THE DAILY CARDINAL
PHOTO COURTESY ABIGAIL HAYS LEWIS
Obama supporters crowd around the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. during the historic inauguration ceremony.
Obama expresses hope of ‘remaking America’ By Hannah McClung THE DAILY CARDINAL
Barack Obama officially began his term as the 44th
president Tuesday after taking the oath of office as the first black commander in chief on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
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Inauguration spectators surround various monuments in Washington, D.C. amid excitement for Obama inauguration.
Obama and Vice President Joe Biden were sworn in before a crowd extending from the Capitol to beyond the Lincoln Memorial. Before giving the Inaugural Address, Obama placed his right hand on the same Bible as Abraham Lincoln to take the oath of office. “Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and begin again the work of remaking America,” Obama said. He spoke about developing alternative sources of energy, the job market and improving colleges and universities. “The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift,
and we will act,” he said. Obama called for peace and greater cooperation between nations, but promised the U.S. will “never apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense,” warning terrorists “We will defeat you.” As his first official act as president, Obama proclaimed January 20, 2009 a National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation, and called for citizens to serve one another with “the common purpose of remaking this Nation for our new century.” Wisconsin politicians acknowledged the significance of Obama’s historic inauguraobama page 3
Students celebrate inauguration across campus By Kelsey Gunderson THE DAILY CARDINAL
Students across the UWMadison campus gathered in groups and watched with excitement as Chief Justice Roberts swore President Barack Obama into office at the 44th inauguration ceremony Tuesday. The Multicultural Student Center hosted an inauguration watch party Tuesday at the MSC lounge in the Red Gym. Karen Bro, a UW-Madison junior present at the party, said she could feel the excitement in the room even before President Obama was sworn in. “You could feel that something big was about to happen,” she said. “It’s really special.” Several students said they were ready for change and look-
ing forward to seeing what Obama will accomplish while in office. “I’m so excited for something new,” Sofia Snow, a UWMadison sophomore said. “I can’t remember a time when myself or my parents were actually excited for the new president.” Students also congregated in the Open Book Café in College Library to watch the event. Jacob Jurss, a UW-Madison sophomore who was at the library, said he had the opportunity to attend Grant Park on Election Day. “After seeing him being sworn in as well as being at the event in Grant Park, I can feel a change,” he said. “But, not just with myself and my ideals but
within my community and the people around me.” Jurss said Obama will face many challenges in his first year
as president but needs to continue to be an inspiration to the students page 3
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Students gather to view President Obama’s inauguration ceremony at the Multicultural Student Center’s watch party.
As students return to campus for the spring semester, the new Student Services Tower will offer endless dining, shopping and health facilities. The UW-Madison Student Services Tower in the University Square complex is now ready to serve students, faculty and staff for the spring semester. The brand new tower located at 333 East Campus Mall provides all the essential student services including University Health Services, the Office of Student Financial Aid, the Bursar’s office, the Office of the Registrar, Student Print, WSUM Student Radio and other student organizations. The building also houses student government offices in the Student Activity Center with comfortable study areas, computers and multipurpose rooms for yoga, dancing and other meeting events. “It’s pretty impressive,” Project Manager Julie Grove said. “You can see both lakes from the tower and it has the most beautiful view of the capitol on the other side. You can see the future development of the tower page 3
Bus fare controversy addressed at City Council meeting The Transit and Parking Commission addressed the future public hearing of the proposed fare increase in the Madison metro system Tuesday at a City Council meeting, in response to last week’s meeting, which suggested a compromise in which the fare would be raised by 25 cents instead of the original 50-cent increase projected. The TPC was forced to reconsider the increase after a rally ensued on Monday evening in which two-dozen opponents of the possible increase gathered in front of the Capitol voicing their concerns relating to the hearing that took place. Since there is no legal requirement by state law for a public notice to be placed in the newspaper, City Council is given the discretion as to how to give public notice about the hearing, which raised concern among council members. Ald. Brian Solomon, District 10, responded with assurance that there will be additional efforts in addition to the legally required notice of putting it on the agenda, council page 3
“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”