Police set plan for parking problems

University, city officials work together to inform students of parking laws

By Sam Kramer

Parking has been an intense battle between UW--Eau Claire students and their neighbors. Confusion over parking ordinances has led to students parking illegally, provoking a great deal of frustration among area residents. All of this has led to a great deal of tension in the Third Ward Neighborhood over the past few years.

Tuition hike proposed

Increased state aid and tuition will help fix problems, Mash says

By Alison Pelleymounter

After approving a 17 percent tuition increase for the 2002-04 biennium, the UW System Board of Regents requested a 4.3 percent increase for 2005-07 in August. The proposed hike was coupled with a 7.2 percent increase in state support. According to the Board's budget request, goals of the biennium include increasing access for low and moderate-income students, increasing retention and graduation rates, expanding student-faculty contact and improving technology on the System's 26 campuses.

Greenwood continues therapy

Injured athlete relearning living skills

By Lindsey Lewandowski

Justin Greenwood is on the move - literally and figuratively. In two weeks, Greenwood will begin living with men ages 22 to 26 also suffering from traumatic brain injury. Glenda Greenwood, Justin's mother, said that while residing at the Girard House in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

Plans unfold for Irish pub

New bar, restaurant to open on Water Street

By DJ Slater

A trip down Water Street is a familiar routine for many students enjoying the night life of Eau Claire. When they move past Roy's Barber Shop, 440 Water St., however, an evident void exists in a lot once-occupied by The Camaraderie, which burned down Jan. 7, 2001.

Senator stops in Eau Claire

U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (D-Wi.) challenged his opponents to campaign on issues, not personal attacks, at a campaign stop Sept. 2 in the Tamarack Room of Davies Center. "People know where I stand on these issues," Feingold said, "but they also deserve to know where the other candidates stand - before the election.

Dining cooks up new meal plans

Soda cost rises, new choices added to appease students craving variety

By Lindsey Lewandowski

Students wondering why they're charged 15 cents more to buy a 20-ounce soda from vending machines should just open a newspaper, said Mitch Kilcrease, director of University Centers and Programs. He said beef, chicken, gas and oil prices, as well as labor costs, increased, which forced vending companies to request a boost in soda cost.