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Show remorse or be ‘condemned’

By Joe Pudas | May. 2, 2007

Professional wrestling is such a curious phenomenon—it's loaded to the gills with testosterone, silicone and displays of loudly macho, presumably alpha-male behavior—yet it's really nothing more than masculine soap opera. Both share the same production hallmarks of hastily scripted, histrionic melodrama with lots of feuds and filler, exploiting the elements most attractive to their respective demographics.

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Stocco, Leak deserved to be drafted

By Zach Kukkonen | May. 2, 2007

Stocco should have gone in the late rounds, writes Sports Editor Zach Kukkonen.'

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Immigrants rally for rights

By Ashley Ojala | May. 2, 2007

More than two thousand Madison residents gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to celebrate International Workers' Day and voice their support for immigrant workers' rights. '

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Grill a bloody, savory steak

By Caroline Mueller | May. 2, 2007

Caroline gives suggestions for the perfect outdoor barbeque.'

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Campaign finance reform sweeps Capitol

By Jillian Levy and Marlon Lima | May. 2, 2007

The Wisconsin state Senate held a public hearing Tuesday afternoon to discuss several newly proposed bills centered on reforming and regulating campaign finance laws. '

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Doyle takes strict stance on statewide smoking ban

By Bob Spoerl | May. 2, 2007

Gov. Jim Doyle has taken a firm stance on a statewide smoking ban: Smoking must be prohibited in all workplaces — including taverns — Doyle said at the 2007 Tobacco Control and Prevention Conference.'

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Cloud 9 Grille food and service fall short of heavenly

By Katie Ernest | May. 2, 2007

Cloud 9 Grille serves impressive drinks and appetizers, which can be enjoyed in their Stardust Room, but entrees and service lack the breathtaking appeal of the Stardust Room's view of the Madison skyline.'

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Is George W. Bush the worst president ever?

By Molly Reppen and Nick Barbash | May. 2, 2007

George W. Bush undoubtedly believes in miracles. To save his legacy from the lowest depths of American history, he'll need one.'

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Dierberger not your typical star recruit

By Chris Lindeke | May. 2, 2007

Some UW athletes enter their respective sports with the idea that, just like in high school, they will be the stand-out player on their new team.

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Stocco to try out with Packers

By Adam Hoge | May. 2, 2007

John Stocco accepted an tryout offer from the Packers Tuesday, while Bo Ryan bolstered his 2008 recruiting class Wednesday.'

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Football formula best for tickets

By Steven Wishau - The Daily Cardinal and The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | May. 2, 2007

Badger fans went on quite a rollercoaster ride these past two weeks.'

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Eat out under summer sun

By Kelly Jelen | May. 2, 2007

Cardinal food writers share favorite places to eat outside'

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Dark Tranquility combine rage with serenity

By Brian Sweeney | May. 2, 2007

\What's in a name? As far as genre goes, Swedish melodic death-metal act Dark Tranquility obviously believe in truth in labeling, as their sound embodies exactly what death metal should be, and contains melody many pop groups cannot achieve,"" writes'

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Princeton Review ranks UW No. 9 for ‘Best Value’

By Andrew Haffner and Whitney Newman | May. 2, 2007

The Princeton Review ranked UW-Madison No. 9 for ""Best Value College"" in the 2008 edition of its annual book, ""America's Best Value Colleges,"" claiming UW-Madison ""offers an essential education at rock-bottom rates.""

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City Council ordinance will require stricter textbook laws

By Quinn Craugh | May. 2, 2007

By way of a 13-6 vote, the City Council passed an ordinance amendment Tuesday night that regulates the sale of secondhand textbooks.'

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Tibetan speaks to students before Dalai Lama’s arrival

By Marly Schuman | May. 2, 2007

The day before His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Madison, the UW-Madison Chapter of Students for a Free Tibet invited Tibetan Tenzin Dickyi to speak to students Tuesday in the Humanities Building about the issues Tibet is currently facing.

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Inspiration does not come in the form of theme parks

By Carrie Lorig | May. 2, 2007

\Truth be told, there is a lot of silliness in the world. Some of it makes me laugh and some of it keeps me, and Charles Dickens, from sleeping soundly,"" writes Carrie in her last lit column.'

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Voice of the students

By Laura-Claire Corson | May. 1, 2007

On Oct. 18, 1967, more than 500 UW-Madison students staged a sit-in in Ingraham Hall because they were disgusted that the Dow Chemical Company—the main producer of a chemical liquid used in warfare—was recruiting on campus.

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U.S. builds walls, burns bridges in Iraq

By Enye Langree | May. 1, 2007

In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech massacre, the spotlight has been trained once more on people who for some reason or another are isolated from the rest of society. '

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New student ticket plan is fairest process we have had

By Andrew Haffner and Adam Hoge | May. 1, 2007

Hold your horses Badger fans. Before you start freaking out about another change in the student ticket process, take a second and understand the pros and the cons of the new plan.