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Students promote aid to needy areas with traditional Jewish dish FOOD University of Wisconsin-Madison

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New Student Issue 2009

PLACES TO KNOW AT UW-MADISON STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER On East Campus Mall between University Avenue and Johnson Street TRICIA LAPOINTE/THE DAILY CARDINAL

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A recent addition to campus, the Student Activity Center houses several important services for new students, including the student government, University Health Services, the Student Financial Aid Office and the Office of the Registrar. Private apartments and a coffee shop are also housed in the building, near the Southeast residence halls.

Incoming freshmen participate in group events on Bascom Hill as part of SOAR on June 4.

Construction gives SOAR officials new problems By Kelsey Gunderson THE DAILY CARDINAL

As the 2009 Student Orientation and Registration session begins, officials say some challenges may arise as extensive construction projects continue throughout campus. According to Wren Singer, director of the Center for First Year Experience, about 5,700 incoming freshmen and 1,200

transfer students will visit UWMadison this summer for SOAR between June 3 and July 31. She said she expects many travel problems to occur for students and families coming to SOAR this summer because of the campus construction. “[Construction] is the biggest challenge we’ve faced this year,” Singer said. “People are new to the

campus, and they’re nervous.” Another challenge to the 2009 SOAR was the demolition of Union South, where the program typically held its registration and advising. This portion of the session now takes place in Engineering Hall. According to Singer, the actual

BASCOM HILL West of Park Street

CHRISTOPHER GUESS/CARDINAL FILE PHOTO

Bascom Hill connects the center of campus to the Lakeshore areas, with Bascom Hall at its top housing UW-Madison administrators and several large lecture halls. The main education, political science, and Law School buildings surround it, and students often relax on the hill on sunny days.

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MEMORIAL UNION

Council lets Ram Head license stand By Caitlin Gath THE DAILY CARDINAL

The Madison Common Council voted to suspend, and not revoke, the liquor license of a downtown bar Tuesday despite its repeated problems with the Madison Police Department.

The Ram Head bar, 303 N. Henry St., will have its liquor license suspended from July 1 through July 30, according to recommendations put forth by the Alcohol License Review Committee. The bar will also have additional stipulations added to its existing license. Ram Head faced allegations based on underage drinking problems, which police said date back to 1999. Ram Head owner Richard Lyshek said he was not happy with the outcome, accusing the police of heavy-handed enforcement when dealing with underage drinkers.

On corner of Langdon Street and Park Street

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A main gathering place on campus, Memorial Union often hosts speakers, events and concerts within its walls. It houses the Rathskeller and Lakefront on Langdon restaurants, with many students relaxing on the outdoor terrace in warm weather. The 80, 81 and 82 buses stop outside it, allowing students to easily travel to different parts of campus.

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Killing sparks discussion on Madison’s new abortion clinic By Kelsey Gunderson THE DAILY CARDINAL

Advocates on both sides of the abortion debate spoke out against the killing of a late-term abortion doctor in Kansas May 31, saying it does not affect their stance on the creation of a new abortion clinic at the Madison Surgery Center. UW Hospital approved the creation of the clinic at the Madison Surgery Center in February, following the retirement of Dr. Dennis Christiansen, who was previously the only provider of second-term abortions in Madison. clinic page 3

LIBRARY MALL Between Park Street and end of State Street

JENNY PEEK/CARDINAL FILE PHOTO

Library Mall hosts several food vendors and sits near Memorial Library and the main bookstore. Although construction currently blocks some sections, access is still open to the large Humanities building, and the area leads directly to State Street. It is easily recognizable by the large fountain and clocktower near its center. —Charles Brace

“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”


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