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Saving money and saving the planet only a few steps away

A few energy-saving techniques to help save some cash.'

Letter to the Editor

I would like to comment on Kathryn Minnick's article, ""Sea change needed in U.S. gun control debate after Va. Tech"" from April 25 and pose a few questions. '

Spider-Man movies spin a web of romantic nostalgia

\Yeah, I saw 'Spider-Man 3.' I also saw the reviews. Do I agree? Well, no. However, it's not my job to review this movie for the Daily Cardinal. That's been done,"" writes Tarah Scalzo in the last ""The Taraminator"" column.'

Yellowstone—the story behind the first national park

Old Faithful is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States and it was the start of an institution that spawned more than 55 parks everywhere from Hawaii to Maine.  

Recent TV programming detrimental to our society

You can turn on the television any day and become scared of a small subset of people that are trying to destroy America. '

Wisconsin tennis to take on Huskies in NCAA Tournament

Badgers will look to take a bite out of the Huskies in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. '

UW Faculty Senate approves employee background checks

The UW-Madison Faculty Senate approved a resolution Monday that could require new and current university employees moving to positions of trust to submit to criminal background checks starting July 1, 2007.'

Nuttycombe readies UW for Big Ten Championship

Wisconsin gets ready for the Big Ten Outdoor Championship. '

One and a half years in 600 words

One and a half years of strange, witty happenings.'

New South American alliance gives hope

We live in a world that at times seems to be crumbling beneath us, slowly suffocating from the pollution, wars and grinding poverty that blanket much of the planet.  

Experience the life of a Sudanese refugee through the words of Dave Eggers

Wisconsin Covenant to begin Thurs. for state eighth graders

Eighth graders across the state can choose to plan their futures starting Thursday if they pledge Gov. Jim Doyle's Wisconsin Covenant program for admission to a Wisconsin college in exchange for maintaining adequate grades and behavior.'

SAC dazzle ‘Everybody’ with homage to ’90s alt-rock

UW-Oshkosh recognizes would-be astronauts with honorary degrees

During its graduation celebration Saturday, UW-Oshkosh will award 13 would-be space travelers honorary doctorate degrees for their efforts, thwarted by NASA in the early 1960s.'

Construction to start this summer on apartment complex near the Capitol

The Madison Planning Commission unanimously approved Monday the building of a new apartment near the Capitol on Dayton Street.'

Lady Badgers head to College Park for Big Ten Outdoor Championships

Wisconsin's women's track and field team looks to have god showing at Big Ten Championships, despite small squad. '

Leader of Wis. marriage ban hired by Romney campaign

Camille Solberg, one of the leaders in Wisconsin for the marriage amendment last fall, was hired by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's campaign for president recently. '

Textbook theft law was misunderstood

After a few revisions and some much needed clarification, the Madison City Council passed the textbook theft ordinance last week. Misinterpretation due to confusion caused this editorial board to originally oppose the ordinance. However, now that the lang'

Mark your calendar for ‘Knocked Up’

Wilco’s ‘Sky’ worth looking up

When a new album debuts for the majority of today's bands, audiences can only expect to hear a slight variation from their past projects. Wilco is the exception to this standard. Sky Blue Sky, the latest album from this Chicago-based alt-country band, continues to challenge Wilco fans with new approaches to musical greatness.