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"Native American stories of the stars," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 2.

A new program at UW-Madison hopes to increase interest in math and science among Native American children by teaching them about their ancestors' sophisticated understanding of astronomy.

"Dems deny wrongdoing, say GOP used UW-RF lab for fundraising," (top story) RiverTowns.net, Feb. 2.

UW-River Falls list-serves and computer labs are the subject of a debate over inappropriate political use.

"Reising issues: New chancellor will affect students' daily lives, education, " Column, Spectator (UW-Eau Claire), Feb. 2.

A UW-Eau Claire student urges peers to become more involved in the search for a new chancellor at the university.

National

"College aid cuts impact middle class," Column, Capital Times, Jan. 31.

A columnist criticizes President Bush's cuts to financial aid, saying they will increase the already-substantial fiscal burden to college students and their families.

"Budget measure increases college loans and rates," New York Times, Feb. 2.

A recently passed federal spending bill will allow students to borrow more money for higher education, but they will face increased interest rates.

Related: "House Approves Budget Cutbacks of $39.5 Billion," New York Times, Feb. 2.

"As Congress considers steps to cut earmarks, colleges' quest for academic pork grows more challenging," Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 2.

Congress considers reducing earmarked funds for colleges and universities or increasing the accountability related to such noncompetitive grants.

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