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Unnecessary sequel isn’t wilder, it’s just more terrible

By Brad Boron and Mollie Levison | Dec. 3, 2006

The one thing that can be said for ""Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj"" is that it answers the question: Could there be a Ryan Reynolds sequel so bad that even Reynolds himself could not stand to be in it? The star of such cinematic achievements as ""Just Friends"" and ""Big Monster on Campus"" declined to reprise his role in the sequel to his most famous and popular movie despite the fact that it still bears his character's name. In his stead is the usually reliable Kal Penn, but even he gets sucked down into the abyss that is this film.

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Dairy entrepeneurs pouring money into rural farm economy

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 30, 2006

Wisconsin's dairy entrepreneurs have invested more than $500 million to increase their operations, Gov. Jim Doyle announced Thursday, since he signed a dairy investment tax credit into law in April 2004.'

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UW may be site of prestigious nat’l lab

By Erica Pelzek | Nov. 30, 2006

UW-Madison may soon be home to a nationally funded lab jointly operated by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Homeland Security.

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UW must take steps to help troubled students

By Eric Stringfellow | Nov. 30, 2006

To combat depression and suicide, UW-Madison should learn a lesson from other universities.'

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Ikegwuonu arrested on burglary charges

By Charles Brace | Nov. 30, 2006

UW-Madison junior and Badger football cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu was arrested Saturday in DeKalb, Ill., and is being charged with residential burglary and criminal trespassing.'

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Road to Final Four starts in Madison

By Andrew Van Sistine | Nov. 30, 2006

The 2006 NCAA Tournament kicks off Friday evening at the UW Field House when UW-Milwaukee takes on Iowa State.'

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UW student forced into car, sexually assaulted

By Marly Schuman | Nov. 30, 2006

An 18-year-old female UW-Madison student was sexually assaulted approximately 8 p.m. Wednesday after being forced into a car on campus and driven to an unknown location in Madison, the UW-Madison Police Department reported Thursday. '

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Worry about Marquette before Ohio State

By Jon Bortin | Nov. 30, 2006

Columnist Jon Bortin understands how good Ohio State is, but Marquette should be the bigger target on the UW radar.'

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Mayor Dave announces re-election campaign

By John Leppanen and Andrea Snow | Nov. 30, 2006

Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced his campaign for re-election Thursday before a crowd of shivering supporters in front of City Hall.'

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Reader of the Day

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 30, 2006

Wisconsin's very own Romeo.'

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News Buzz

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 30, 2006

Test your knowledge on the past week's major news headlines!'

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I'll write the headline tomorrow...

By Ryan Gallentine | Nov. 30, 2006

With finals pending, Ryan's operation procrastination MO may have to take the back burner.'

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400,000 could be removed from no call list

By Elzbieta Beck | Nov. 30, 2006

More than 400,000 Wisconsin residents could start getting unwelcome calls from telemarketers again if they do not renew their spots on the state's No Call List by today.'

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‘Arabian Nights’ a marvelous sight

By Stephen Dierks | Nov. 30, 2006

University Theatre's production of Mary Zimmerman's ""Arabian Nights,"" continuing through the next two weekends in the Hemsley Theatre, is a crowd-pleasing delight. Under the direction of Norma Saldivar, and featuring many of the university's current MFA acting candidates, this is an epic series of tales retold in a setting that blurs modern and ancient times.

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Lake Street chase leads to arrests near Mills, Fahrenbrook

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 30, 2006

Police arrested two Madison residents who led them on a brief vehicle chase and foot chase near North Lake Street Wednesday night. '

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Stop stalling on ethics reform

By Daily Cardinal editorial board | Nov. 30, 2006

State legislators need to pass SB1.'

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Groban’s intensity awakens skeptics

By Erin Lemke | Nov. 30, 2006

Josh Groban looks adorable and innocent, but after listening to his new album, Awake, you'll want to run away. Far away. Awake is a random collection of overly grandiose and dramatic songs that will only please serious fans of operatic vocal pop. Granted, Groban is an incredibly skilled vocalist, but his talent would be better served in musical theatre, which he studied until he was offered a recording contract.

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Free throw, turnover battles give UW edge

By Adam Hoge | Nov. 30, 2006

The UW men's basketball team takes on Florida International Saturday knowing it can force turnovers and make free throws.'

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State Street bank robbed

By Jen Page | Nov. 29, 2006

An unarmed man robbed Associated Bank, 202 State St., Wednesday morning, escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash.'

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At the show's end, the losing bachlorette wins

By Laura Kalinowski | Nov. 29, 2006

There are very few occasions where I actually throw something at my beloved television set. However, the outcome of a certain Monday-night television show left a quarter-sized dent in the side of its frame.