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Anton Chekhov's ""Three Sisters,"" now running at the University Theatre by director James Bohnen, is not a play for everyone. Chekhov is a playwright many have a hard time coming to terms with. His plays are full of upper crust do-nothing characters that change very little, if at all, over the course of the play and talk incessant pseudo-philosophy about having to endure the pain and disappointments of life.

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Doyle right to reject title 5 funds

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Mar. 5, 2007

Regardless of morals, religion or — you guessed it, abstinence-only education — many teenagers have premarital sex, unprotected sex and sex in positions that make churchgoers and even missionaries uncomfortable. '

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Season just starting for UW

By John Leppanen | Mar. 5, 2007

Head coach Bo Ryan addressed the media Monday and stressed that his team has a lot of basketball left to play.'

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UW report reveals miscommunication over $28.4M project

By Charles Brace | Mar. 4, 2007

The UW System Board of Regents released an internal report Friday showing that no updates were given to the Regents at board meetings until 2006 regarding a $28.4 million payroll and benefit information technology project.'

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Sevendust’s raw sound and lyrics reach ‘alpha’ form

By JoEllen Amato and Erin Lemke | Mar. 4, 2007

Releasing aggression and frustration through music is nothing new in the world of metal, but it takes a special finesse to turn raging feelings into a true work of art.

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Lights, Kammron, action: UW wins

By Sam Pepper | Mar. 4, 2007

The week couldn't have started much worse for Kammron Taylor. And, judging by his reaction as the buzzer sounded Saturday, it could not have ended much better, as he hit a 3-pointer with four seconds left to beat Michigan State 52-50 Saturday.'

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UW student assaulted on Spring Street

By Quinn Craugh | Mar. 4, 2007

Two men sexually assaulted a female UW-Madison student early Saturday morning on the 1000 block of Spring Street, Madison Police reported.'

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Bite of the Week

By Jay Storey and Leah Leonidas | Mar. 4, 2007

Beer Bread

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Purdue ends UW’s bid for conference tournament win

By Crystal Crowns | Mar. 4, 2007

For the second time in a month, Purdue's senior guard Katie Gearlds proved to be too much for the Wisconsin women's basketball team to handle, as she led the Boilermakers with 26 points to knock the Badgers out of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis in overtime 82-79 Saturday.

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Victory sends Badger seniors out on a high note

By Adam Hoge and By James Lanser | Mar. 4, 2007

Seniors Alando Tucker and Kammron Taylor ended their Kohl Center careers with big plays Saturday, leading the Badgers over the Spartans 52-50.'

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Courts must allow same-sex benefits

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Mar. 4, 2007

Domestic partner benefits for gay and straight folks are in danger in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, the assault stems from the well-intentioned attempt to secure these rights for employees of the state of Wisconsin. '

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Zodiac’s horoscope looking bleak

By Joe Pudas | Mar. 4, 2007

Thrillers based on unsolved mysteries are inherently problematic. A mystery without a payoff doesn't send anyone home happy. David Fincher largely manages to sidestep this built-in handicap with ""Zodiac,"" a sprawling, compelling drama centering on the long, inevitably fruitless search for the elusive Zodiac killer. But be forewarned, hardcore fans of ""Se7en"" and ""Fight Club"": this is not your typical Fincher film—fast-paced, breathless and ultra-violent—rather, ""Zodiac"" is meditative, subtle and mostly devoid of violence.

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Jay tells a Storey

By Mario Puig and Jay Storey | Mar. 4, 2007

I love Lent. Part of it's the cruel enjoyment I get every Friday as I dig into a greasy hamburger, but the best part about Easter anticipation: Egg-shaped candy. Something about that ovate shape just gets me going.'