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After months of questioning, answers have still not been found in the case of the missing UW-Whitewater student who was found dead near the towns of Oregon and Dunn.

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Gilreath the Great: Freshman nabs weekly honor

By Whitney Newman and Chris Lindeke | Sep. 18, 2007

Freshamn David Gilreath became the first UW true freshman since Ron Dayne in 1996 to garner conference Player of the Week honors. He received Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after totaling 148 return yards Saturday.

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Deny density plan

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Sep. 18, 2007

Despite what some residents say, the Alcohol Licensing Density Plan will not accomplish its intended objectives.

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Carter ignites defense with INTs

By Tom Lea and Jon Spike | Sep. 18, 2007

Saftey Shane Carter is making plays from the Badger defense this year. Carter's brother is former NFL star Chris Carter.

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Anti-war group plans Halliburton protest

By Jenny Berg | Sep. 18, 2007

The Campus Anti-war Network will protest on Bascom Hill at noon Thursday.

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Impeachment not in City Council's job description

By Brian Bisek | Sep. 18, 2007

The City Council is out of bounds in its attempt to vote for the impeachment of the President.

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Cancelled event not discrimination, UWPD says

By Amanda Hoffstrom | Sep. 18, 2007

University of Wisconsin Police say the fraternity event cancellation resulted from safety concerns.

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State drinking rates ranked top in nation

By Negassi Tesfamichael and Francesca Brumm | Sep. 18, 2007

Nationwide, Wisconsin leads in numerous alcohol related trends. The long term problems associated with this range from depression to decreased academic performance.

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Badgers fall in AP poll again after weekend victory

By Quinn Craugh | Sep. 17, 2007

The Badger football team fell to No. 9 in the AP poll after an unconvincing home win against The Citadel Saturday. P.J. Hill was nominated for National Player of the Week after tying a school record with five rushing touchdowns.

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Major progress in state budget on K-12 funding

By Maureen Backman and Charles Brace | Sep. 17, 2007

K-12 funding is almost resolved in the state budget process, according to Democratic leaders in the state Senate. Republicans in the state Assembly are still likely to hold a vote on specific budget items Tuesday.

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Lady Badgers split road series

By Crystal Crowns | Sep. 17, 2007

Wisconsin Women's Soccer split their western trip, beating Northern Arizona but losing to BYU. THe team is now 3-2-1and plays their next game against UW-Milwaukee.

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Football Analysis

By Chris Lindeke | Sep. 17, 2007

Wisconsin's strong ground game and though second half defense helped them stave off the feisty Citadel Bulldogs. Once the Badgers figured out their spread offense, however, the game was over.

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Songs on latest 'Grey's' soundtrack fit the mood of the television show

By Caissa Casarez | Sep. 17, 2007

The third rendition of the soundtrack from the hit ABC television show not only showcases many unknown bands, but also the amazing feat of talking about sex almost as much as the characters from the show do.'

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UW 'work ethic' attracts record 232 employers to career forum

By Staci Taustine | Sep. 17, 2007

The 2007 UW-Madison Fall Career Forum will attract employers from around the world to the Kohl Center Monday night.

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Group backs Edwards for effectiveness, not 'sexiness'

By Whitney Newman | Sep. 17, 2007

UW Students for John Edwards held its kickoff meeting Sunday at Union South, pledging to draw 'a thousand' people when the 2008 presidential hopeful visits Madison in the coming year.

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Foster brash and 'brave' in violent epic

By Shea Furey-King | Sep. 17, 2007

Jodie Foster pushes confidence in her new, New York based, film The Brave One.""'