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Dan Savage speaks about Madison

Often lauded as one of the most famous people to have lived in Madison, syndicated sex columnist and author Dan Savage enjoyed a hero's welcome when he returned to read at the Madison Book Festival Saturday.  

Remembering Zevon

Warren Zevon was among the first group of musicians who emerged as both singer-songwriters and rock stars at the same time. Although he may not have achieved the lasting fame or relevance of his friends and collaborators like Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, Zevon was one of the most unique and respected musicians to come out of the '70s. 

Pretty Girls Make Graves and some 'Romance'

Pretty Girls Make Graves have been touring relentlessly since they formed in late 2001 and the results are clearly evident in their second album, The New Romance. Their sophomore album emerges a lot stronger than 2002's Good Health and shows how far Pretty Girls have come as a band.  

Warren Zevon lets out a final breath and releases 'The Wind'

\Some days I feel like my shadow's casting me."" 

Another Smirnoff Ice for you, missy?

Trouble's brewin' in Madtown. There's an alarming trend more pervasive than guys who ask each other if they're \gellin.""  

Chemistry course brings together science, ethnic studies

A strange thing happened in a chemistry class last week: A debate broke out over the meaning of \indigenous people."" The discussion was not a diversion, however, because the course was Environmental Chemistry: Uranium and American Indians, a topics class in Chemistry 201. A new class this semester, Uranium and American Indians ""explore[s] the connections between uranium and the peoples of the Southwest who live on the land where the uranium was extracted,"" according to the syllabus. 

Cloning now in the spotlight

Not much could have seemed much further from reality than what unfolded last month when Brigitte Boisselier, the mysterious Clonaid scientist, stepped forward to address the microphones, cameras and the history books. 

'Secondhand Smoke' ban

Patty Friedmann's new book \Secondhand Smoke"" rolls in like a malevolent fog, gets into the lungs and raises the phlegm from the deep recesses of the alveoli. It is a work to cough back up, trying to return some of the detritus that it produces. The smoke of the title flows deeply in the veins of every character and leaves a thick black film on every surface it touches. The book itself is not composed of the same dank moisture of the fog, but its people contain more toxic wisps of bad air than can easily be handled. 

Chapman, SR-71 a Sinch to hear

Study: Tobacco affects policy

Recent discoveries prove Wisconsin resident's lungs are not the only things endangered by the smoldering reach of tobacco industry.  

Birthday selfishness well deserved

If The Daily Cardinal continues in its habit of publishing my column Wednesdays, I will be 21 as you read this article. If you happen to be reading this on the very day of its publication, I will likely be asleep, recovering from last night's 21st birthday celebration.  

UW study changes how experts think about aging

A massive, multimillion-dollar study will be conducted at UW-Madison to help discover how people age differently. Supported by a $26 million, six-year grant from the National Institute on Aging, the study, \Midlife in the U.S.,"" was announced earlier this month. The study is a collaborative effort between 40 researchers from over a dozen institutions. Carol Ryff, Director of UW'-Madison's Institute of Aging, said the university was selected as the study's home because of its ""strong record in nurturing multidisciplinary collaborations."" 

UW study changes how experts think about aging

A massive, multimillion-dollar study will be conducted at UW-Madison to help discover how people age differently. Supported by a $26 million, six-year grant from the National Institute on Aging, the study, \Midlife in the U.S.,"" was announced earlier this month. The study is a collaborative effort between 40 researchers from over a dozen institutions. Carol Ryff, Director of UW'-Madison's Institute of Aging, said the university was selected as the study's home because of its ""strong record in nurturing multidisciplinary collaborations."" 

Pass on 'Bounce'

Bon Jovi has never been accused of being the most subtle band in the world, and with Bounce, their eighth studio album in 18 years, they've done little to change that perception. Long after the bright spandex and big hair disappeared, their made-for-arena vocals and guitar solos are still going strong. While it's definitely welcome during an otherwise somber time in rock, their music unfortunately ends up paying the price. 

UW alum Ambrose dies at 66

Stephen Ambrose, well known historian and best-selling author, died early Sunday morning in St. Louis, Mich. 

Protesters' case lost in confrontations

WASHINGTON'Downtown Washington, D.C., was filled last weekend with thousands of police in riot gear. Helicopters circled overhead. Sirens wailed through the streets and squad cars, vans and even Metro buses waited to take away anyone arrested. Police from across the United States lined the streets around the World Bank and International Monetary Fund buildings with billy clubs ready. 

Council delays smoking ban vote

Smokers will have another two weeks to light up at their favorite establishments after the City Council referred a controversial proposal to its next meeting after nearly two hours of public input. 

Carson confirms emphysema reports

Retired late-night talk show host Johnny Carson has confirmed reports that he suffers from emphysema, a spokesperson for Carson Productions said Thursday.  

Give minority orgs fair shake

I went to the dean of students candidate forums partially because I thought they might provide interesting fodder for an opinion piece, partially because I wanted to feel like I was actively involved in the selection process and partially because I was curious to hear what questions the students would ask.