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Bush administration approves trading of bald eagles

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UW to provide free food on Halloween

Halloween revelers will not go hungry if the university has its say. 

'Code 46' not worth cracking

With his new film \Code 46,"" maverick director Michael Winterbottom proves that he not only shuns the idea of working in the same genre twice; he flat-out refuses to take his audience to the same place again. 

Complex agreement stunts candidates' chances of spontaneity

The presidential debates will be partially governed by an extremely detailed, legalistic 32-page contract this year. This document was negotiated by the Democratic and Republican campaigns, and dictates all manner of minutiae.  

News Briefs

Want to be a Badger? Wait in line with me

Fans must now rely a little more on their love for Bucky to keep warm while sitting out for sports tickets after the induction of a new campus police initiative. 

Another ineffective prohibition

As many students have read, been told and repeatedly reminded, the use of empty alcohol containers as room decoration by underage residents of UW-Madison Housing is no longer permitted. Although the campus staff may have had the best intentions in mind while devising this new policy, the only noticeable changes will be superficial at best. In most regards, the new policy is a questionable premise for punishment that is extremely difficult to enforce, and does nothing to change the drinking habits of underage residents. 

THE EVOLUTION OF PROTEST!

Much has changed at UW-Madison since the Vietnam era. Bandanas have gone from helping protesters brave tear gas clouds on Library Mall to adorning the hair of coeds. Bob Dylan has gone from an emblematic musician to a creepy old man from Victoria's Secret commercials. But through it all, a penchant for political expression among UW students has endured. 

Music downloading worth risk

We have heard the warnings, we sympathize for those negatively affected, and some of us have even suffered the consequences, so why have we refused to put an end to music piracy? The fact of the matter is many of us download free music files without a second thought because the act has simply become so familiar and ordinary. The number of people who download has only increased despite efforts by the Recording Industry Institute of America and some college campuses to scare students away from the habit. What explains our continued support of this so-called stealing, despite all of the attempts of artists, songwriters and production companies to stop us? 

Following inquiry, police arrest student in parking ticket fraud

UW-Madison student Anthony Gallagher was charged in Dane County Circuit Court Monday with obstructing an officer following a police investigation since April 2003. Police found he and an individual identified as Nate Grede had been placing fake parking tickets on windshields and collecting payments for approximately six weeks. 

Student remains in hospital after fall

After leaning over the balcony of a house party at 453 Mifflin St. the evening of Saturday, Aug. 28, UW-Madison freshman Jason Gratzl fell two stories and sustained critical injuries on what was his first night in Madison. 

'Madison's Happiest Corner' changes ownership

The red and white awning still says \Madison's Happiest Corner,"" but the ownership of Badger Liquor, 402 State St., has changed hands. 

Saturday antiwar rally may parade through Mifflin Street

In addition to hundreds of partiers, Mifflin Street may have other visitors this Saturday. An antiwar rally, slated to begin on Library Mall and move up State Street to the Capitol, has marked the street as a potential destination for a Saturday march.  

We must know: is beef safe?

To the people who do not think they care about agricultural policy: 

City prepares for Mifflin Block Party

As the Mifflin Street Block Party nears, city officials are working to ensure the safety of all its participants. While the party requires a plethora of preparation by students and city employees, balcony safety is among the more pressing issues that has gained the city's attention. 

Letters to the Editor

TAA takes initial steps toward strike

At a meeting Thursday involving more than 350 members of The Teaching Assistants Association, the vast majority voted to consider a university-wide strike in response to disputes with the state over teaching assistants' pay and health benefits. Such a strike may halt many UW-Madison classes. 

High Noon revives local music scene

After the 2001 New Year's Day fire that burned down O'Cayz Corral, former manager Cathy Dethmers has been in the process of rebuilding the legendary Madison music venue under a new name, the High Noon Saloon.  

Limits on stem-cell research anger Baldwin

In an effort to expand federal funding for stem-cell research, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, announced Tuesday she plans to send a letter to President George Bush urging him to rethink his policy on stem cells and allot more money to research efforts. 

As good as it gets

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.-During the final week of conference competition, No. 14 Wisconsin did all it could to make the race for the Big Ten title as interesting as possible.