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NSF funds UW under-ice South Pole telescope By Kayla Johnson The Daily Cardinal
At the South Pole, buried approximately 2,400 meters in an Antarctic ice sheet, is a telescope—a cubic kilometer in volume—operated by researchers from UW-Madison. The National Science Foundation recently signed a $34.5 million agreement with the university to pay for the operation of the telescope and the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. The NSF award will allow the researchers to bring data from the South Pole to Madison, use it for physics analysis and then distribute the data to collaborators. Scientists from Germany, Belgium and Sweden contributed to the construction of the observatory and more than 250 scientists from around the world analyze the obser-
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vatory’s data. The focus of the research is neutrinos, which are smaller than a single atom, have no electrical charge and can pass through large, solid objects such as earth. The telescope detects when neutrinos collide with ice molecules and allows researchers to determine the direction the neutrino came from and its energy, according to IceCube project director Jim Yeck. Yeck said although the research is mainly “basic science,” it may provide breakthroughs in other scientific areas. “It’s a discovery tool,” Yeck said. “We are looking to identify point sources for high-energy neutrinos, but if history is any guide, we are as south pole page 2
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Los Angeles based, indie-rock duo, No Age, performed at the Majestic Theater Monday night.
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Architect Matthew Alderman presents plans for the renovation of the St. Paul Catholic Center.
Committee hears proposal for St. Paul Catholic Center, approves new UW ice arena By Maggie DeGroot The Daily Cardinal
Making their rounds to several city committees, officials with the St. Paul Catholic Student Center and Residential College at UW-Madison presented plans for the proposed redevelopment of the center to the Plan Commission Monday. The plans for the proposed $45 million center would include the redevelopment of the current center at 723 State Street. The proposed 14-story space would include a residence hall for up to 175 people and would include a
chapel that could seat up to 500 worshippers. Father Eric Nielsen, St. Paul’s director, said he hopes the center will be a place where students can develop friendships. One of the project’s architects, Matthew Alderman said he aims to have the building’s architecture reflect the program while relating well to the neighborhood. “The building would contribute to the urbanism of the neighborhood surrounding it,” Alderman said. Attorney Ron Trachtenberg, who also represents the project,
said the proposed plans for the building would serve as a unique institution in the upper Midwest and help re-create Madison. Committee member Tim Gruber said he personally likes and supports tall buildings, which are a better use of the land. He also said this may be a significant issue the officials may face as they seek approval of the plans. The committee members also approved to amend the Kohl Center’s planned unit development, which would allow planning page 2
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign announced Monday Governor-elect Scott Walker will hold “welcome back parties” for retired Midwest residents to encourage them to return to Wisconsin. Walker said he would offer tax cuts to attract retired people to Wisconsin from states such as Florida and Arizona. This may be an attempt to expand the number of retired campaign contributors in the state, The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign said in a statement. Walker was given nearly $600,000 in campaign contributions from retirees between January 2009 and September 2010. Democratic
Gubernatorial Candidate and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett received about $220,000 from retirees. Republican gubernatorial candidates have received more funds than Democrats since the 1994 election, the statement said. In 2006 and 2009, both Republican and Democratic retirees contributed significantly more than previous years. Before 2006, Republican and Democratic retiree funding was at a similar level, but Republican retirees have since expanded the gap by consistently raising more money than Democrats. walker page 2
Architect firm selected to design new UW-Madison School of Music Representatives from the Division of State Facilities, UW System, UW-Madison School of Music and other campus offices have selected an architect firm to design the new School of Music performance center. The firm, Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture, is from New York City, but has a Wisconsin based firm, Strang Inc. The representatives chose the firm out of four finalists after viewing a presentation by each. The performance center will feature rehearsal rooms and two concert halls, which will sit 350 and 800 people.
Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture specializes in designing civic, cultural and academic buildings. The firm has designed over 30 student life facilities since its founding in 1935. Some of the firm’s works include the Georgetown University Performing Arts Center, the American Ballet Theater in New York and Middlebury College Center for the Arts. Local projects include the design of the American Players Theatre in Spring Green, WI and the renovation of the Mineral Point Opera House.
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