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College-friendly contraception: choosing what works for you

By Anna Welch | Nov. 30, 2015

Hopefully Thanksgiving break left us feeling thankful for at least a couple of things. A loving family, good friends and no unwanted pregnancies topped my list this year. Considering the fact that according to the Guttmacher Institute 51 percent of U.S. pregnancies are unplanned, it’s no joke to be thankful for being baby-free. While there are tons of methods out there to prevent pregnancy, there are some that are more suited to collegiate life than others.

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How to carve out some sexy time while giving thanks

By Anna Welch | Nov. 23, 2015

While being home for the holidays might temporarily relieve some academic pressure, it can cause a buildup of sexual tension. Something about high caloric foods and having a little free time lowers inhibitions and brings back those urges that midterms suppressed for too long.

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Between the Sheets: Aziz Ansari’s advice on how to charm the pants off a holiday hottie

By Whitney Newman and Anna Welch | Nov. 17, 2015

We are fast approaching that warm and fuzzy time of year that brings with it the urge to curl up with a big ol’ bowl of Chex Mix and a love bug. Something about sweaters and commercial holidays leads people to want to pair off and find some mistletoe to snog under, but with the smorgasbord of sweet thangs our campus has to offer, deciding who to hit up can be intimidating.

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On this day in history...

By Kane Kaiman | Nov. 23, 2014

1105—Rabbi Nathan ben Yehiel of Rome completes the Talmudic dictionary. He immediately begins work on the Talmudic thesaurus.

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Sophomore manages to do dishes despite having spoiled upbringing

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 9, 2014

Although his childhood and adolescence consisted of absolutely no burden for taking care of himself, UW-Madison sophomore Jackson Ripley mustered the motivation to rinse his dirty plate in the sink and then place it into the dishwasher at his 606 Equinox apartment.

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Almanac Views: Lame basketball fans need to get their priorities straight

By Thor Von Killpenstien | Mar. 25, 2014

Ah, March, what a month. The beginning of spring—snow melts, birds chirp, drunks unfortunately come out of hibernation—when horrible, debilitating seasonal depression finally seems to be evaporating. But for sports fans, March means something else: the return of the annual collegiate basketball tournament.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison celebrates environmentalist Aldo Leopold with Madison Reads Leopold Event

By The Daily Cardinal and By Jessica Phan | Feb. 27, 2014

The University of Wisconsin-Madison will host its ninth annual Madison Reads Leopold event Saturday as part of Leopold Weekend, according to a university release.

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On this day in history...

By Kane Kaiman | Feb. 12, 2014

1809—Abraham Lincoln is born. What? You don’t joke about Abraham Lincoln.