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After a series of recalls over the summer, news reports reveal that only 1.3 percent of food coming into the US is inspected by the FDA, prompting a host of concerns about food safety and labeling.'

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Madison's Food for Thought Festival celebrates local food choices

By Kristin Czubkowski | Sep. 13, 2007

60 different exhibitors are bringing information on local food - and free samples - to the Capitol this weekend.'

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Freshman keep Badgers running strong

By Jamie McMahon | Sep. 13, 2007

A closer look at the Badgers' talented duo of freshmen running backs. Zach Brown and John Clay will obtain bigger roles with Lance Smith's recent suspension for the remainder of Wisconsin's road games.'

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Gameday's 5 things to watch

By Andrew Baird | Sep. 13, 2007

Gameday's look at 5 things to watch for in this weekend's matchup against The Citadel. Kickoff is at 11 AM at Camp Randall Stadium.'

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M.I.A. marches back in full form on Kala

By Joe Lynch | Sep. 13, 2007

M.I.A. hit it big with Arular, but her latest album pierces us with chaotic melodies that speak volumes of the turmoil surrounding her origins.'

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ASM again denies funding for Greek-sponsored speaker

By Stephanie Dar | Sep. 13, 2007

For the second time, Associated Students of Madison denied funding Wednesday for Harlan Cohen, who spoke at UW-Madison Monday. The UW Panhellenic Association tried to argue he benefited more than just the Greek community.

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Introducing Daily Cardinal Q&A

By The Daily Cardinal | Sep. 13, 2007

Throughout the semester, The Daily Cardinal sports staff will be chatting with UW athletes to give readers an in-depth look into student sports stars' lives both on and off the fields or courts. The Cardinal begins its Q&A feature with Wisconsin men's soccer sophomore goalkeeper Alex Horwath. Look for more Daily Cardinal Q&A in the weeks that follow.

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Edwards supporters generate grassroots campaign with modern media channels

By Diana Savage | Sep. 13, 2007

Although even Students for John Edwards admit the Presidential candidate has thus far been overshadowed by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, members say his message for building one America"" may change all that.

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SFO: Obama is who the country needs in 2008

By Dan Sullivan and Andy Gordon | Sep. 13, 2007

Barack Obama is the answer to the political turmoil currently surrounding the presidential administration and is a candidate that needs to be not only looked at seriously but elected in 2008.

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Southern Comfort: SEC remains nation's best

By Sasha Goldstein | Sep. 13, 2007

This week's national outlook goes over the top conferences in college football. Each conference has a clear favorite to win it all, but also a few additional contenders.'

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Downtown not only area of Madison with safety concerns

By Quinn Craugh | Sep. 13, 2007

Residents of Madison's east side spoke about their concerns regarding the police presence in their neighborhood. Madison's central division has garnered the most attention as far as crime goes.

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Trio of Madison natives leading the way for young Wisconsin squad

By Crystal Crowns | Sep. 13, 2007

The Badger's homegrown trio looks to carry their hometown team. The three girls have know each other for a long time through soccer and now will try to carry the team into a new era

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University nearly reimbursed after work-study glitch

By Abby Sears and Leah Leonidas | Sep. 13, 2007

A computer malfunction in the university's accounting and payroll systems earlier this year is nearly fixed, according to the UW-Madison Office of Student Financial Services.

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'Electropop' keeps Jupiter's stock Rising

By Eunice Abraham | Sep. 13, 2007

Not to be confused with Duran Duran or Depeche Mode, Jupiter Rising offers a contemporary synth-pop blend suitable for dancing, making out or even playing '

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UW to face OSU in first round of online 'top party' contest

By Amanda Hoffstrom | Sep. 13, 2007

Still bitter about UW-Madison's fall from the Princeton Review's 'Top Party Schools?' Now students can do something about it - by voting online in a Chicago newspaper's new March Madness-like party contest.