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Let freedom ring (and smoke and drink)

Ask any student why college is considered one of the greatest experiences in their life, and they will all give you the same answer: a fast Internet connection to download porn. 

Prejudice clouds 'innocent until proven guilty' judgment

On Tuesday, I led my discussion section in a stupid activity I called \First Impressions."" I showed pictures of people and then asked my classmates to invent a biography for the person in each photo.  

Elimination brings repercussions

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah'In the days leading up to the Olympic hockey tournament, players from around the NHL commented on the insignificance of the round-robin stage of the competition, in which none of the eight teams could be eliminated.  

Sting serves 'Time'

Iron Mike takes aim at Lennox

While students were studying for finals or away enjoying the winter break, the world of sports saw its share of bizarre incidents.  

Wisconsin women got game

This Sunday, the Wisconsin women's basketball team will play to a sellout crowd at the Kohl Center for the first time in team history. More than 17,000 fans will \Cram the Kohl"" to watch the Badgers take on the Golden Gophers of Minnesota. As of Jan. 16, Wisconsin has a 15-1 overall record including a 6-0 conference record, their best start ever. Notching 14-straight victories, the team is also in the middle of their longest winning streak in history. The Badgers are also fifth in the polls, breaking the top 10 for the first time since 1998. 

Sister performs a holiday miracle

To be perfectly honest, 2001 really sucked for me'mediocre grades, the increasing fear of dying if I board an airplane or open a letter and the girl I've been seeing upping the restraining order from 100 to 500 yards. But there is one thing that I'm grateful for this year.  

Foreign students give views on holiday

From carving pumpkins to dressing up in costumes, Halloween traditions are well-known to most UW-Madison students. However, these traditions and symbols aren't as familiar to international students studying and living here. Even though Halloween does have international roots, it is generally seen as an American holiday. 

Eat a kitten when tense times turnip

I generally do not consider myself a 'high stress' kind of person. I mean, I take it easy, go to class when I feel like it and try not to let things bother me. Hell, I slept through the MCAT.  

UW fights the Illini

Two weeks ago the Badgers were pounded by Indiana, 63-32.  

Wisconsin battles back

COLUMBUS, Ohio'After a tough loss to Indiana Oct. 6, Wisconsin found its confidence in Ohio Stadium.  

Loss to Badgers demoralizes OSU

COLUMBUS, Ohio'As the Ohio State players came off the field, they paused to sing their alma mater. Somehow, to each player, the words seemed just a little less hallowed than they normally are. 

Where to find music in Madison

Live entertainment'there's nothing like it. Whether you're buckling your favorite punk belt and lacing up your Doc Martens or putting on a black turtleneck and pleather pants, Madison pretty much attracts bands that fit your mold. There's no question that bands are coming into Madtown, but where are they plugging in their amps? Madison is home to several live entertainment venues, each with its own trademark characteristics.  

MLB is swingin’ and singin’

October is upon us, and that can mean only one thing'the MLB postseason. So I hope you have all recovered from a raucous Columbus Day, because it is time to run through the divisional playoff series.  

Stopping the ’El’ train

In his fifth year as Indiana Hoosiers head coach, Cam Cameron once again has a team that is depleted in talent and powered by its one true weapon'versatile quarterback Antwaan Randle El. 

Does history skew our view of sports?

When fans think of sports in modern society, we place a great importance on them. 

Lessons of the great Afro experiment

On Oct. 1, 2000, I embarked upon a quest that taught me more about myself and my limitations than anything else could have. It tested all of my physical and psychological abilities to no end. It was and will always be one of the most defining moments in my life. 

Nanotechnology powerful, perilous

Are your desires to be digitally urbane constantly hampered by a PC that freezes every time you breathe oddly? Or have you developed an unsightly rash or a flu virus you just can't shake, and the doctor can't do anything but dismiss your symptoms as lack of sleep? The next 20 years may see a decrease in positive responses to these and similar questions due to the rapidly emerging field of nanotechnology. 

There’s no place like home

While Camp Randall Stadium is a great home-field advantage for the Wisconsin Badgers, this week's opponent also has a strong, loyal following.