Student Accommodations + Temporary Men's Shelter + Bubbler Art

Madison WI

07 October, 2021

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Happy Thursday, people of Madison! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. Song of the Day: "Mirrorball" by Taylor Swift First, today's weather: Cloudy with a few showers. High: 70 Low: 64. Here are the top stories today in Madison: With a return back to campus, students with disabilities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are struggling to make the adjustment with accommodations disappearing. Students feel that the university is not providing adequate flexibility, transportation or online options to students with disabilities or are immunocompromised. (The Cap Times)A St. Louis-based development company, Subtext Development, is proposing to demolish eight apartment buildings on West Johnson and North Bassett. The demolition of these student rentals would make room for the company's high-density, 12-story housing plan. The housing would be geared toward students and young professionals and no below-market-rate housing units. (Wisconsin State Journal) The Madison Common Council voted 14-6 to buy a temporary men's shelter near East Towne Mall. The City will continue to search for a permanent location. (Channel3000)There are rumors that Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes is leaving after seven months. Barnes has denied that he accepted a position with the nonprofit police research organization PERF and that, though his family still lives in Illinois, he is committed to Madison. (Isthmus)The Bubbler, a part of Madison's Central Public Library, is holding the exhibit "Crowns of Chaos" through fall. The exhibit spotlights "tenderness and solidarity" between Black girls and women. (Tone) From our sponsor: Today's Madison Daily is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. If you love Ring Video Doorbell, just wait until you meet Ring Alarm! While Ring first made a name for itself with its popular Video Doorbells, it would be remiss not to mention all the benefits and features of the second-generation Ring Alarm, a DIY home security system that works with any house or apartment. Today in Madison: Prairie seed collecting — Friends of Cherokee Marsh (9:00 AM) We Read...on the Spot! — Sequoya Branch Library (10:00 AM) Front Porch Stories and Play —Alicia Ashman Branch Library (10:30 AM) Lunch(UP)date with Col. Bart Van Roo—Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (12:15 PM) Headshot Happy Hour — Habitat for Humanity of Dane County (12:30 PM) Pop-up meal with Chef Rep. Francesca Hong—Rooted (3:30 PM) Madison Patch Notebook Shelter From The Storm is hosting a lawn event this Saturday: "Serving up some yummy food this Saturday at Bark, Scoot, & Boogie. Get it while it's hot!" (Facebook) Madison Children's Museum has a new mural: "One of the best parts of creating the Wonderground was how many amazingly talented local artists we got to work with, including the amazing artist Mike Lroy who has been making Madison more inspiring, one wall at a time." (Facebook) Wisconsin Veterans Museum shares some history: "This is the non-regulation officer's sword carried by Jeremiah M. Rusk. Rusk was an officer from Viroqua, Wisconsin, who served in the 25th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment during the Civil War." (Instagram) Madison Audubon is looking for support: "Support Madison Audubon through Community Shares of Wisconsin's workplace giving this fall." (Facebook) Fire Fighters Local 311: "A vehicle fire closed westbound traffic on the Beltline at Stoughton Road Tuesday afternoon." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Franciscan Sisters Discernment of Spirits Retreat for single Catholic Women 20-35 (October 8) Fall Kick off Craft and Vendor Show (October 9) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll see you soon! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Molly Carmichael About me: Hey there! I'm a recent UW-Madison graduate and a fan of all things local. Send me your Madison newsletter articles, events or ideas. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Madison Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].