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5 days after Madison school shooting, teen victim laid to rest
The 14-year-old was one of two people killed in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School when one of her classmates opened fire in a second-floor classroom.
Matchup with Saints provides measuring stick for how far the Packers' offense has come
Monday's game could show how much the offense has improved, or how far it still needs to go.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Her voice came to me; this is what she said
Perhaps the message can speak to you as well.
Baraboo's new comprehensive plan reflects residents' desires for next 20 years
Baraboo has adopted a new comprehensive plan, laying out a vision for the city through 2040 influenced by residents' input.
Pray for politicians to enact meaningful gun control | Gregory Schmidt
Regarding "thoughts and prayers," if you believe in the power of prayer, give some thought to praying for politicians to enact restrictions on the availability of handguns and semi-automatic firearms.
Guns are the only reason we are plagued with mass shootings | Mark Quinn
Being sad, saddled with regret and grieving should no longer be the response to yet another school shooting -- this time in Madison. Analyzing the motives of the troubled shooter should no longer carry the conversation. That is what we…
Gun violence imprisons every single American | Paul Brunsell
Another day, another sad and horrific killing. Gun-right advocates perversely justify all of this under some distorted view of freedom. In reality, we have imprisoned ourselves in fear and grief.
Push lawmaker to pass strict gun control laws after shooting | Mary Subkoviak
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes was right to exclude questions about the gender identity of the shooter at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. It is irrelevant.
Donald Trump and GOP have little relationship with truth | Herb Evert
I read that in his last news conference before leaving the Senate that Mitt Romney, to his credit a persistent critic of Donald Trump, couldn't resist one more dig at the former and future president of these United States of…
Murder is more accurate word to describe a mass shooting | Fawn Bilgere
It’s time we recognized these heinous events for what they are: not just “school shootings,” but school murders. “Shooting” is too delicate a term for a crime that results in the deaths of innocent people.
Developers should focus on building new homes, not just houses | Jodi Sherman
I am glad to see more homes being built on Madison' Far West Side, according to the Dec. 14 story "Vast subdivision to fill rare pocket of farmland." But I don’t really hear much discussion about this new neighborhood beyond…
Allow 'prince of peace' into our hearts to end violent culture | Patrick Hardyman
An Associated Press story in the Dec. 19 Wisconsin State Journal covered the upcoming first-round College Football Playoff game between Notre Dame and Indiana. In discussing the two starting quarterbacks who transferred in this past year, the story stated: "Both…
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway handled herself well at press conference | Barbara Schultz
I disagree with Friday’s letter to the editor "Mayor's lecture to press was not professional," about Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway's conduct during a Tuesday press conference about the school shooting in Madison.
Prayers and vigils won’t stop the next school shooting | Eric Guderyon
While it is important to support one another and to take time to grieve after yet another tragedy, prayers won’t stop the next school shooting. Passing red-flag laws might.
Thanks for extensive coverage of Abundant Life school shootings | Bill Walters
Kudos to the Wisconsin State Journal for its reporting on the Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Madison.
Research monkeys deserve to be sent to sanctuary | Amy Kerwin
The recent escape at the Alpha Genesis lab in South Carolina should remind the public that thousands of monkeys are living in labs and breeding facilities nationwide.
Rejoice for the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmastime | Wayne Alden
Hundreds of years before Christ was born, God spoke to the prophet Isaiah about him. Isaiah 9:6 says, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given and the government will be upon his shoulders. And…
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What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's opponent, Detroit Mercy (copy)
Here are some notes about last nonconference opponent of the season for the Badgers.
Freshman walk-on gets 'one chance,' develops into Wisconsin basketball rotational piece (copy)
Choosing the Badgers over eight scholarship offers is proving worthwhile for a freshman from Minnesota, who once was the subject of a Bronny James highlight.