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As the countdown to the Iowa caucuses begins, Dubuque residents talk to Students for Barack Obama canvassers, acknowledging their state's prominent role in the 2008 general election.

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Hill rumbles as defense stumbles

By Chris Lindeke | Oct. 2, 2007

During his weekly press conference, Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema discussed both his defense's early season struggles and sophomore running back P.J. Hill's Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week award.

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Steady offensive line play keys UW scoring surge

By Tom Lea | Oct. 2, 2007

Although other units have played inconsistently this season, the Wisconsin offensive line has showed gradual improvement.

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Plans for $120 million science building unveiled

By Amanda Hoffstrom | Oct. 2, 2007

The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery will merge public and private institutes to promote collabrative research.

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Almost 30 state legislators demand no new taxes, sign 'Taxpayer Protection Pledge'

By Charles Brace | Oct. 2, 2007

Multiple state legislators, stating that they will not accept any new taxes in the undecided state budget, have recently signed a Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

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UW Regents ask state to fund tuition for veterans

By Jillian Levy | Oct. 2, 2007

Former UW-System Board of Regents President David Walsh is asking the state legislature to fund veterans' tuition programs at the levels proposed by Gov. Jim Doyle. The issue is currently undecided in the state budget discussions.

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Double Whammy: Purdue, Indiana down UW

By Royston Sim | Oct. 2, 2007

The UW women's soccer team was shut out by both the Purdue Boilermakers and the Indiana Hoosiers over the weekend.

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Bielema's preferential treatment unacceptable

By Anna Williams | Oct. 2, 2007

Over the last few weeks, Bret Bielema's thoughtless, harmful comments regarding the violent actions of UW Badger running back Lance Smith have made it perfectly clear where his priorities lie.

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Magazine names UW Hospital a top 100 employer for mothers

By Devin Rose | Oct. 2, 2007

The inclusion of a Madison company is a first in the list's history.

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We must act to prevent endangered free speech

By Brian Bisek | Oct. 2, 2007

We are fortunate to have the opportunity to speak our voice and have the bravery to use it. We must not overlook this treasure.

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A musical trip 'Across the Universe'

By Allison Rothschild | Oct. 2, 2007

Julie Taymor's new musical incorporates Beatles' songs into a psychodelic love story.'

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Peterson muses the evolution of appling visual art to sonic art

By Ben Peterson | Oct. 2, 2007

How did we get from simple album art to pervasive music videos and create-your-own album art? Ben Peterson weighs in.'

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Withrow sprints to victory in Oregon; Badgers place 2nd, 4th

By Scott Allen | Oct. 2, 2007

The UW men's cross country team took second place at the Bill Dellinger Invitational in Eugene, Ore. UW junior Matt Wthrow finished with the best individual time. The Wisconsin women's cross country team finished fourth in their meet in Pennsylvania

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Ethics Board dismisses complaint against Cieslewicz

By Jenny Berg | Oct. 2, 2007

The Ethics Board dismissed a complaint against the mayor's campaign and their use of public property in the spring mayoral election.

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Continue budget pleas, Wiley says

By Steven Wishau - The Daily Cardinal and Sarah Carter | Oct. 2, 2007

Chancellor John Wiley commended the university's actions to help pass a state budget at a Faculty Senate meeting Monday. He reiterated the university's need for Gov. Jim Doyle's proposed budget amount.

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Berquam's message a squandered chance

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Oct. 2, 2007

Berquam's generic response to the last week's emergency situations is not only unsatisfactory, it's an opportunity missed.