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Availability key for plan B
By Daily Cardinal editorial board | Dec. 5, 2006Opposition to sign postings regarding where to obtain Plan B unfounded.'
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Sierra Club to sue university, state
By Bob Spoerl | Dec. 4, 2006The Sierra Club will sue the state and the UW-Madison over allegations that several coal power plants in Madison violate the 1976 Clean Air Act. '
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Federal lab drawing criticism from town over environmental concerns
By Erica Pelzek and Jon Spike | Dec. 4, 2006A proposed federal laboratory to be located on UW-Madison's Kegonsa Research Campus in the Town of Dunn is facing fire from the town's residents, who are concerned about the lab's possible negative environmental ramifications. '
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Stevens’ ‘Christmas’ a real gift
By Emily Semmelman | Dec. 4, 2006Indie-rocker Sufjan Stevens does a brilliant job convincing music fans that not all modern Christmas songs have to suck. A much needed change from female vocalists whining to Santa Claus to bring them a boyfriend, Songs for Christmas is a collection of five years worth of Christmas EPs offering a mixture of Steven's renditions of classic carols along with his cleverly observant originals.
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Sick days add up to millions
By Ashley Spencer | Dec. 4, 2006Following the release of a slew of numbers documenting the millions of dollars state politicians have accrued in unclaimed sick leave days, one lawmaker claimed leave from a previous year while another vowed to ""end this charade.""'
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Area pizzerias vie for a slice of student appetites
By Chanell Abing | Dec. 4, 2006From Capitol Square to Camp Randall, there are more than 20 pizza places. A plethora of fliers displaying daily deals and hours tailored around a student's appetite demonstrate the competition among pizzerias in areas heavily populated by students. '
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UW-Madison Faculty Senate endorses partner benefits
By Marie Joanis | Dec. 4, 2006UW-Madison's Faculty Senate passed a resolution Monday afternoon supporting domestic partner benefits for state employees, though it recognized the difficulty of working against obstacles like the statewide vote to ban same-sex marriages. '
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City’s needy may be left without help
By Quinn Craugh | Dec. 4, 2006With only three weeks until Christmas, the Salvation Army is unable to accept any more families in need throughout the Madison area. In year's past, the Salvation Army tended to 2,200 families through the holidays, but with this year's spots already filled up, more than 500 families will probably be left without food and clothing come holiday time.
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UW Athletic Department suspends Ikegwuonu
By Todd Stevens and Lexie Clinton | Dec. 4, 2006The UW Athletic Department suspended football cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu for violating the student-athlete discipline policy Friday, after he was arrested for burglary while allegedly attempting to steal an Xbox last week in Illinois. '
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More annoying than the pen clicker
By Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen | Dec. 4, 2006Big, fuzzy, woolly, yeti boots, the long, black North Face down-filled jackets, spandex leggings and big ski goggles have finally come out of the closet and onto campus sidewalks. Sure, they may keep some kids warm, but somehow the added layers have turne'
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Sick leave policy divides state lawmakers
By The Daily Cardinal | Dec. 4, 2006The sick leave policy continues to divide lawmakers across the state. Monday, one legislator expressed his support to end the program, while another said it was a fair retirement plan. '
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Ice, snow cause vehicle to strike four pedestrians Friday
By The Daily Cardinal | Dec. 4, 2006Four pedestrians were struck late Friday night by a vehicle which lost control due to slippery road conditions near the intersection of Johnson and Bassett streets.'
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Support Cieslewicz re-election bid
By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Dec. 4, 2006Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced Thursday, Nov. 30, that he will seek re-election this coming April. We support Cieslewicz's decision to run for re-election. He has big dreams for the city and has always cared about UW-Madison students.'
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New video games a hit with students
By Dawn Schueller | Dec. 4, 2006Video games are central to the lives of thousands of UW-Madison students, and the introduction of two highly anticipated systems last month has meant big business for EB Games, 640 State St. '
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Harley Davidson given $4.5 million tax break
By Kelly Petersen | Dec. 4, 2006Gov. Jim Doyle announced the Department of Commerce will be giving Harley-Davidson Motor Company $4.5 million dollars in tax credit to keep the company thriving in Wisconsin Friday. '
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Madison boys narrowly avoid van kidnapping
By The Daily Cardinal and Joe Lynch | Dec. 4, 2006Madison police are searching for clues in the case of an attempted kidnapping on the 1600 block of Wyoming Way.'
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What is with all the muzak?
By Jeff Landow | Dec. 4, 2006There's only one thing worse than being put on hold by a large corporation's phone line: the terrible, terrible music that plays while you wait. Usually it's soft, soft rock or, worse, muzak. Not familiar with the term? You know it when '
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Fund for Thompson started to pay for appeal process
By Ashley Spencer and Sam Karp | Dec. 4, 2006A defense fund has been started on behalf of Georgia Thompson, former aide to Gov. Jim Doyle. '
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No suspects, further info. in sexual assault case
By The Daily Cardinal | Dec. 4, 2006The UW-Madison Police Department has taken no suspects into custody and has not disclosed any further information about the abduction and sexual assault that occurred Wednesday on the 1500 block of Observatory Drive. '
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Weight attitudes out of balance in society
By Anna Williams | Dec. 4, 2006Indulgences in food or laziness should not be cause for guilt if they are paired with times of activity and healthy eating. If females are taught this in childhood, it will most likely follow them throughout adolescence, keeping them out of danger of eith'
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