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New Bennett Partnership: It's MY future

Last Monday, Madison Area Technical College President Bettsey Barhorst asked for structural reforms similar to what UW-Madison and Chancellor Biddy Martin have been working toward the past few months.

'Insidious' brings out filmmaker's best demons

When your film features the director and writer of ""Saw"" (James Wan and Leigh Whannell, respectively), and is produced by the director and writer of ""Paranormal Activity"" (Oren Peli), it is fairly certain that something good will come of it. ""Insidious"" revolves around a family who experiences paranormal disturbances after their son, Dalton (Ty Simpkins), falls into an inexplicable coma. They soon find out Dalton is trapped in the world of his dreams, called ""The Further,"" and they must face a realm of demons in order to save him. This psychological thriller does not attempt to shock audience with blood, guts, and elaborate methods of execution, nor does it rely entirely upon unseen antagonists.

Obama takes savvy stance on Libyan war

While many of you were partying on the beach, enjoying the weather turn in Madison or elsewhere on your spring break, last Thursday I found myself in the House of Parliament in London, listening to British Foreign Secretary William Hague give a speech and entertain debate on the conflict in Libya. Colonel Muammar Qaddafi's forces steadily gained ground over recent weeks, forcing the hand of the international community to respond to ongoing atrocities against civilians and rebels. The Libyan ruler, who rose to power at the age of 27 following a military coup in 1969, has vowed to ""cleanse Libya house by house"" until the uprising of ""rats"" and ""cockroaches"" has been squashed.

Senate Dems flee Madison, delay bill

On the most turbulent day yet of demonstrations against Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, Democratic state senators successfully delayed the controversial legislation by walking out of the Capitol Thursday and setting up camp across state lines.

A partnership fit for Wisconsin

The state of Wisconsin faces a $3.6 billion budget deficit in the coming 2011-13 biennium. Gov. Scott Walker will undoubtedly approve deep cuts across the board, including slashing education dollars for institutions like UW-Madison. To offset dwindling state funding, Chancellor Biddy Martin is taking steps to ensure the university remains nationally competitive while accommodating for tough economic circumstances.

Cardinal Super Bowl XLV predictions

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College Fashionista

If it was up to me, winter would only last two months, December and January. In December, winter is fun and new; the snow is beautiful and charming, and the cold allows for good things like layering, new winter accessories, cuddling, and hot chocolate. The beauty of winter is only magnified by the holiday season and it's illuminated and sparkling decorations. In January, it's fun to be a little outdoorsy and go skiing, ice skating, or snowshoeing. But by the time February rolls around, I'm over it. I don't want to wear any more bulky sweaters or my winter coat, or wreck any more of my shoes by walking on the slush and salt covered sidewalks. I'm sick of my snow boots. I do not want to work to be warm, and if I drink one more hot chocolate, I will explode. If I were to guess, you Fashionistas/os feel similarly.

Fourth candidate enters Dane Co. race

Deputy state Commerce Secretary Zach Brandon announced his candidacy for Dane County Executive Tuesday, promising to create an economic climate more conducive to job creation in Dane County.

An early look at Sundance '11

Last week the films selected for the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah were announced. Relatively little is known about the majority of the films beforehand beyond a brief synopsis released in a press release. This year there is a distinct lack of big Hollywood celebrities promoting their own small projects or forays into indie film. While there are certainly some recognizable names on this year's list—Kevin Smith, Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear and John C. Reilly—the majority isn't the usual tabloid fodder and as a result even less than usual is known about the films.

Fair Trade:

A cup of coffee can be a college student's best friend. One thing many coffee-drinkers often don't consider, however, is the story behind their product: Who is producing it and how is it affecting their lives? Through the increased availability of Fair Trade products around campus, answering these questions is becoming easier for UW-Madison students .

College Fashionista

 Ok, Fashionistas: I know it's midterm season, but don't panic at the sight of the word ""study"" in this week's headline. I give you all permission to put all of your upcoming homework and exams out of your mind for a few minutes and focus on something that's both fun and worth studying: color mixing.

Shmaltz Brewing's He'Brew-Rejewvenator

I've always wanted to try a beer from the pun masters at Shmaltz Brewing Company, but I have also feared that the beers would not be as enjoyable as the clever titles of their He'Brew line—R.I.P.A. Rye, Messiah Bold (which sounds like a font name), Genesis Ale and this week's pick, the Rejewvenator.

College Fashionista: Let your legs do the talking around campus

As Madison Fashionistas, we walk everywhere: Back and forth to classes, here to meet a friend for coffee, there to do homework at the Union, back to our apartments, and then out again to grab whatever it was that we forgot to get at Walgreens earlier. God forbid Bascom Hill comes between you and your destination. The walking never seems to end. This was the biggest adjustment for me when I came to Madison last year. I would lay in bed at the end of the night, my muscles aching and burning, wondering what I had gotten myself into. Now that my apparently wimpy little legs have accumulated some muscle, I haven't gone to bed in pain for quite some time, yet I still take into consideration the amount of walking I'll be doing when I get dressed in the morning. It's easy to go with jeans and flats everyday, but a Fashionista has got to unleash her creativity sometimes! That's where brightly colored tights come in. Draw attention to your hardworking legs in a fun and exciting way!

Letter to the Editor: Walker has strong support for students across campuses

In less than four weeks, students will play a key role in electing Wisconsin's next governor. We have a decision to make: Are you content with the direction our state is headed or are you ready to create a fundamental change that will put Wisconsin back to work and provide opportunities to students like us?

Maroon 5 is All Over the place on latest lame attempt

Based on the title and cover art, it's obvious Maroon 5 is trying to be bold with their latest album, Hands All Over. Unfortunately, the album is anything but. Contrary to its provocative title, there is an unexpected somber tone for a majority of the album's songs. Instead of pushing into new territory, the entire album feels like 12 interpretations of the same song. The pop band seems to have run out of creative juice, selling uninspired songs that any chum off the street could have written. Fortunately, there are a few songs that are good enough to be associated with their once respected musical reputation, and they deserve more attention than the rest.

Selvedge sparks future designers

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Dan bids farewell with his favorite films

Everything is coming to an end: The semester, the school year, the spring, and my tenure as the Daily Cardinal's film columnist. With finals right around the corner and, for some of us, graduation just down the hall, now seems as good a time as any to reflect upon the cinematic year that was. What better way to wrap things up than with a list of the top ten films of the past school year?

Step back, take time to recognize the earth

Aldo Leopold's ""A Sand County Almanac"" seems to pride itself in being unapologetically divisive. Leopold wrote, ""A thing is right when it tends to preserve integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise."" This is as bold a statement now as it was back then, even after decades of environmentalism and green consciousness.

The TV programs that defined the past decade

5. ""30 Rock""