Remembering the second: MLB needs to recognize Doby
By Sam Pepper | Apr. 16, 2007Larry Doby meant to the American League what Jackie Robinson did to the National League, and shouldn't be forgotten. '
Larry Doby meant to the American League what Jackie Robinson did to the National League, and shouldn't be forgotten. '
The University of Wisconsin men's and women's track teams won a total of six events at the UW-Platteville Invitational on Sunday.
The Fratellis have conquered the UK with their old school punk style. Now, after being named one of ""Rolling Stone's"" 10 Artists to Watch, they are ready to impress the US with their debut, Costello Music. The album is named for the rehearsal space they used and is an upbeat but intense creation that begs to be sung along to. The music is instantly addictive and the quirky lyrics are a perfect compliment to their boisterous playing.
Head coach Bret Bielema is excited about this weekend's annual spring game. '
Adventures in Dreamland:'
To say that Cartoon Network's Aqua Teen Hunger Force full-length, ""Colon Movie Film for Theaters"" appeals to a niche audience would be an understatement. A huge understatement.
UW split their Sunday doubleheader with Purdue'
The Holocaust Remembrance Day Coalition's Art and Poetry exhibit opened up Thursday night at the Red Gym.
While the Greek system may be better served by ignoring columnist Nick Barbash's April 12 piece, ""Delta Zeta incident showcases Greeks,"" it is partly his claim that we evade the press that has spurred our reaction. '
The UW women's tennis team came close, but dropped a heartbreaking 4-3 match to No. 53 Minnesota (3-5 Big Ten, 10-9 overall) in the final home contest for Badger seniors Caitlin Burke and Kaylan Caiati at Nielsen Tennis Stadium.
\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'
Undergraduates 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.'
A 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... Billy Pilgrim, the protagonist in Kurt Vonnegut's masterpiece, ""Slaughterhouse Five,"" uttered these words.'
Police 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.'
A 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.""
No, 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.
The UW Women's crew team won their race in Minnesota and the Men's team won a race at the Windermere Rowing Classic'
The Badger's defense dominated Saturday's scrimage'