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‘loudQUIETloud’ is badWORSEbad
By Joe Lynch | Nov. 14, 2006When the Pixies announced they would reunite in 2004 for a series of international concerts, most music fans were sharply divided: Should they be ecstatic or just take another long drag from an American Spirit and bemoan that even the almighty Pixies have a price? Either way, anyone who went to see them got nothing less than a thrilling reminder of why we regard the Pixies as one of the most influential, creative and downright awesome bands of all-time.
Badgers look to topple in-state foe
By Crystal Crowns | Nov. 14, 2006The UW-Green Bay Phoenix should challenge the Badgers Wednesday at the Kohl Center.'
Rational Russ
By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Nov. 13, 2006It looks like the country will have to wait a little longer for the first Cheesehead President. '
Eaves: The Badgers are now coming out of their slump
By Jon Bortin | Nov. 13, 2006Although the UW men's hockey team was swept again at home this past weekend, head coach Mike Eaves remains optimistic about his team's potential.'
Feingold won’t run for president in ’08
By Ashley Spencer | Nov. 13, 2006As the dust settles after the Nov. 7 election, one prominent Wisconsin senator is already looking toward 2008, but is ruling out his candidacy for president.
UW Roman Catholic lawsuit details emerge
By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 13, 2006In its latest battle with the university, the UW Roman Catholic Foundation filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday against the entire UW System Board of Regents and four UW-Madison administrators, citing discriminatory policies in effect at all levels o'
Andy Griffith sues sheriff hopeful over name change
By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 13, 2006After a long absence, actor Andy Griffith is donning his sheriff's uniform a final time to bring to justice a man who, according to Griffith, has stolen something very dear to him: his name. '
Green to continue battle over illegal contributions
By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 13, 2006Despite his loss to Gov. Jim Doyle last Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Green Bay, will continue his court battle over his campaign contributions. '
Reader of the Day: Kara \Supergirl"" Intrieri
By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 13, 2006Although she's a native of Chicago rather than Krypton, UW-Madison junior Kara ""Supergirl"" Intrieri is no stranger to superhero-level actions.'
UW Regents wrap up November meeting
By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 13, 2006The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting concluded Sunday with discussion of the Growth Agenda for Wisconsin, an appeal for more funding through the Wisconsin GI Bill and awards. '
You’re never too old for Seventeen
By Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen | Nov. 13, 2006After waiting nearly 25 minutes in line, the 16-year-old judgmental grocery store clerk said, ""Are you going to buy that Soap Opera Digest? Usually only the old ladies get that.""
Elliott out
By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Nov. 13, 2006In four pages of 12 sections, the UW-Madison Student Judiciary handed down what hopefully spells the end of challenges to the Student Union Initiative victory.
Gay rights advocates lost battle, not war
By Anna Williams | Nov. 13, 2006The approval of the ban is not the end, it is just the beginning. '
Farmers market moves indoors following freeze
By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 13, 2006From now until early April, the Dane County Farmers' Market will be moved off Capitol Square and indoors. '
Campaign finance reform bill to hit legislative floor
By Susie Dosemagen | Nov. 13, 2006After a highly publicized negative gubernatorial campaign fueled by millions of dollars, state politicians plan to introduce campaign finance reform legislation to prevent further corruption. '
Chancellor sets record straight on student org. plan
By Letters to the editor | Nov. 13, 2006I just read Monday's editorial, ""UW Student Org. Idea Misguided."" If someone suggested that all students be required to join a student organization, then I would agree with you: It's a bad (or misguided) idea. That's not what'
Days are numbered for liberal talk radio
By John Leppanen | Nov. 13, 2006Madison's Air America affiliate will shut down at the end of the year, ending the city's two-year relationship with liberal talk radio.'
Microsoft and the Children of Zune
By Molly Reppen and Jeff Landow | Nov. 13, 2006Like the television or the toaster, we take our iPods for granted — as if they've always been around and always will be. This may be true, but Microsoft is doing everything it can to assure this will change. Tuesday, Nov. 14, Microsoft is unveil'
Eleven games later, Wisconsin finally won over
By Sam Pepper | Nov. 13, 2006Finally, after 10 wins and the elusive victory over Iowa, Wisconsin fans are wholeheartedly embracing rookie head coach Bret Bielema.'