Writers aren't sexy, but for the first time in a couple years I actually might have a Valentine's date. Problem is, now I have to find a thoughtful gift.'
Gov. Jim Doyle announced in a Friday statement that he will ask the state Legislature to grant state and UW employees domestic health care benefits in Tuesday's 2007 budget address.'
Keaton it Real: Discussing the economics of marriage and dating.'
In his State of the State address, Gov. Jim Doyle praised the ""sweeping ethics reform"" that established the Government Accountability Board. Still, many — including Doyle — believe more reforms must be passed before Wisconsin's p'
Here is a movie so simple and elegant that anything which dares to disturb its subtlety should be banished to outer space. The Cave of the Yellow Dog"" warms hands on a cold day and releases a triumphant song across its unsuspecting audience.
With the regular season coming to an end and the Badger men's hockey team in desperate need of some wins, the first home series sweep of the season may prove to be a corner that UW is hoping to turn. '
As the combination of smells — filet mignon, roasted potatoes, strawberry cheesecake — filled the house, I finished ironing my favorite pink party dress with the purple bow in the back. The dining room table was already set and the candles lit. My'
Following criticism from three UW-Madison professors, the authors of a sex offender-tracking bill said their security plans will go forward in July.'
Following the most successful season in UW-Madison football history, the UW System Board of Regents approved an amended contract for head coach Bret Bielema Friday.'
Playing him for less than 20 minutes earned Anthony Hopkins an Academy Award. He topped the American Film Institute's list of film villains. He has served as a model for serial killers both real and fictional, and made it impossible to order Chianti without a sinister hiss.
The Wisconsin men's basketball team overcame a tough Iowa team Saturday afternoon at the Kohl Center en route to a 74-62 win, sweeping the season series against the Hawkeyes.'
Politics can be confusing. Similarly, the world of science can be just as confusing. But in this hyper-partisan world, the worlds of science and politics often mix. This mix is vividly illustrated with the global warming debate.'
The Monona Oaks community church did not follow the letter of the law in this instance, but FFRF needs to do a better job of picking its battles if it wants to aid the modern progressive movement.'
Imagine a world where 20 percent of the human genome is patented. A world in which people have no right to their own tissues. Researchers publish false findings in peer-reviewed journals, and universities pay for discoveries with public dollars and then turn around and profit off them. Imagine a world where transgenic animals are created for research, for art and for pets.
With increasing nationwide crackdowns on political corruption, it seems hard to believe many interest groups still try to get their way, but that is exactly the plan of Wisconsin Right to Life.'
As you return inside from the bitter cold you hope your adventure out for Fall Out Boy's Infinity on High will be well worth the walk in freezing temperatures. For some fans, your heart might stop when you hear rap star Jay-Z's voice at the start of the first track Thriller."" Worry not, there is no attempt at a punk-rock rap""the band stays true to their hard-hitting lyrics and energetic beats. There is only a guest appearance from Jay-Z as the CEO of Def Jam, which owns Island, Fall Out Boy's label.
Another home game, another win for the Wisconsin women's basketball team. Sunday night at the Kohl Center, the Badgers (7-6 Big Ten, 18-8 overall) kicked their offense into high gear and claimed a 84-73 victory over Iowa in impressive fashion, increasing their home record to a career best 13-2 for head coach Lisa Stone.
The new admissions criteria using race, among other attributes, to select prospective students attempts to undermine historical prejudice by adding even more inequality.'
Handshakes and meet and greets risk being replaced by blog posts and friend requests as candidates in Madison's 2007 races embrace the Internet-centric culture of their voters.'
A highschooler's race, income level and the amount of clubs and sports he or she joins will now offficially help decide if the student is admitted any UW System school.'
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