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Mika boasts eclectic mix of pop influences
By Alex Morrell | Apr. 15, 2007\Born Michael Holbrook Penniman, London-based singer/songwriter Mika was trained from childhood under the guidance of an austere Russian opera professional and later studied at the Royal College of Music, performing and recording for the Royal Opera House'
Business school tuition increase now official
By Amanda Hoffstrom and Tom Walsh | Apr. 15, 2007Undergraduates in the School of Business will pay an extra $500 next semester after the UW System Board of Regents officially passed a differential tuition proposal at its full board meeting Friday at UW-Oshkosh.'
Local climate activists call on Congress to set carbon limits
By Abby Becker and Kerry King | Apr. 15, 2007A group of 300 UW-Madison students and local community members marched down State Street Saturday to the steps of the Capitol, demanding Congress ""Step It Up"" in the name of global warming.'
So it goes... Vonnegut leaves a unique legacy in literature
By The Daily Cardinal | Apr. 15, 2007So it goes... Billy Pilgrim, the protagonist in Kurt Vonnegut's masterpiece, ""Slaughterhouse Five,"" uttered these words.'
Police horses to assist officers at Mifflin party
By Mary Malahy | Apr. 15, 2007Police horses are always in attendance at bashes like Halloween, but Madison police are training more mounted officers than ever, saying the animals provide more advantages than just a birds-eye view.'
‘Disturbia’ surrounds teenage suspense film
By Tarah Scalzo | Apr. 15, 2007A modern trend in the art of filmmaking has had writers and directors striving to revamp old movies and old movie formulas into technology-hyped, teen-esque remakes. Examples are ""Joy Ride,"" ""Swimfan,"" ""Brick"" and now, ""Disturbia,"" a credible thriller and wholly decent high school version of the 1954 Jimmy Stewart flick ""Rear Window.""
Jay tells a Storey
By Jay Storey | Apr. 15, 2007No, I didn't find last week's winter wonderland ""pretty."" The yo-yo weather has got me feeling climate blue balls. And as an avid cyclist, it's about time Spring get here for real.
Wisconsin rowing succeeds in weekend competitions
By The Daily Cardinal | Apr. 15, 2007The UW Women's crew team won their race in Minnesota and the Men's team won a race at the Windermere Rowing Classic'
Defense dominates scrimmage
By Ryan Reszel and Tom Walsh | Apr. 15, 2007The Badger's defense dominated Saturday's scrimage'
Stackable microchips speed up computer processors
By Keaton Miller and Sapir Sasson | Apr. 15, 2007IBM has developed a new technique for stacking microprocessors that promises to change the way computers and other devices are designed.'
Verveer should step up in city council
By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Apr. 15, 2007Eli Judge's victory in the District 8 aldermanic election served as another setback for Progressive Dane in the Madison City Council. With a mere six seats in the council, Progressive Dane has a much looser grip on local politics than in previous ye'
Sentimental release of the inner beast
By Brittany Jones and Julia Shiplett | Apr. 15, 2007When Steve Irwin passed away last September I was heart broken. His enthusiastic Australian charm instilled a love for nature and the desire to explore in millions of his viewers. He was truly one of a kind.'
Badgers sweep Big Ten foes
By Joe Skurzewski | Apr. 15, 2007The UW men's tennis team beat Iowa and Minnesota over the weekend'
Grease sets Yummy Buffet eatery ablaze
By Bob Spoerl and Quinn Craugh | Apr. 15, 2007Yummy Buffet, located off State Street on Gilman Street, suffered $25,000 in damages Friday from a grease fire.'
World Bank nepotism hurts its global image
By Marcie Benson | Apr. 15, 2007Recently, the World Bank, an international institution designed to alleviate poverty and promote economic development in lesser-developed countries, was rocked by a scandal fit for a cheesy, made-for-TV movie. '
Ryan scores: salary shoots to $1.25 mil
By Melanie Shibley - The Daily Cardinal and Tali Korrub | Apr. 15, 2007The UW System Board of Regents approved a $250,000 salary increase for men's basketball coach Bo Ryan at a meeting Friday, making his total projected salary for next year $1.25 million.'
Educating students with explosions
By Peter Ladwig | Apr. 15, 2007A profile of Jim Maynard, well known around campus as \the chemistry demo guy.""'
State Rep. climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro, aids African locals
By Chelsey Lewis | Apr. 15, 2007Many politicians make promises of reducing poverty, helping the homeless and serving those less fortunate. While some follow through on those promises with legislation, others, like state Representative Steve Wieckert, take the term ""public servant"" to a whole new level.
UW committee OKs Business School increase
By Lara Sokolowski | Apr. 13, 2007The UW System Board of Regents came one step closer to officially passing the UW-Madison School of Business differential-tuition proposal when it approved the policy in committee at its Thursday meeting at UW-Oshkosh.'




