UW teams also displayed the bad and the ugly in 06-’07
By Tom Lea | May. 10, 20071. Men's basketball loses to UNLV in second round of NCAA Tournament
1. Men's basketball loses to UNLV in second round of NCAA Tournament
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and the city of Madison called last Halloween's lack of tear gas, violence and uncontrollable crowds a great ""success,"" and hopes to maintain these standards for celebrations in the future. '
The state known for brats and beer can now add a new item to its menu.
Summer is a prime time for crime.
After it met in closed session last Thursday, UW-Madison's Labor Licensing Policy Committee has come to an agreement regarding the university's contract with Adidas and the Hermosa factory situation. '
For Badger fans who are not selected in the UW Athletic Department's upcoming football ticket lottery, rushing to other outlets to buy tickets may be the worst thing they could do.'
It's hard to ask for a better season than the one UW football fans enjoyed under rookie head coach Bret Bielema. The Badgers went 12-1, won a second consecutive Capital One Bowl and saw senior Joe Thomas taken third in the NFL Draft.
The Deer Park Buddhist Center raised $503,000 during the Dalai Lama's three-day visit to Madison last week, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.'
Thursday marks the first day Wisconsin eighth graders can sign up for the Wisconsin Covenant, a program proposed by Gov. Jim Doyle that guarantees students who commit to the covenant a place in the Wisconsin higher education system and a financial aid package.
For four years Jacob Warner fought in Iraq and Afghanistan as a squad leader for the U.S. Marine Corps infantry. He led groups of 12 to 15 Marines on combat patrol, facing hostile fire and enduring living conditions that, in his words, ""build charac'
The food at Memorial Union blows ass. I don't actually mean to single out their food as unpalatable in particular, because the stuff at Union South's Red Oak Grill, Ingraham Deli and E2 is just as lame.
""The Bourne Ultimatum""
I owe the high quality of my UW-Madison undergraduate degree to a long list of outstanding professors who not only taught facts but who sparked intellectual curiosity and academic growth in their students. '
Sports columnist Zach Kukkonen gives UW fans some advice to enjoy the rest of their college careers more thoroughly.'
The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board opines about this semester's top newsmakers.'
Staying in Madison this summer? While the Farmers' Market and the Terrace remain popular among students, other food events offer unique experiences as well.'
A state Senate committee approved three bills Tuesday, aiming to reform campaign finance and ethics in the state Capitol. '
Animal products from cloned cattle deemed \safe"" by the FDA but consumers remain wary about purchasing food products.'
Arts Editor Brien Barrett gives the rundown for various music festivals that will be occuring across the country this summer.'
The 2006 Wisconsin Badger football team was not flashy. They did not have any dramatic come-from-behind victories. The national media gave them little attention as they rose in the rankings. The Badgers did not care. They just won game after game after game.