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Wisconsin changes stadium policies after distasteful Obama costume incident

Common sense has taken over in Madison, Wis.

Following an incident during Wisconsin's home game against Nebraska on Oct. 29 — when two fans wore costumes depicting President Barack Obama and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton with nooses around their necks — the school has amended its venue policies to ensure similar incidents don't occur again.

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"What happened at Camp Randall two weeks ago goes against everything we stand for," Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said Wednesday in a statement. "I am very pleased that we all were able to work together to improve our policies.