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Have you heard? The word is ‘Love’

By Joe Lynch and JoEllen Amato | Nov. 28, 2006

The idea of a new Beatles album is something simultaneously scary and thrilling. Given that the Beatles created the most brilliant, original and influential discography in the history of rock music, the idea of a new Beatles album is one of the most exciting things conceivable. At the same time, given that the Beatles broke up 36 years ago and this new album is primarily made up of previously released material, people have more than enough reason to think Capitol Records is just repackaging old material as a way to make a quick buck off people ready to buy anything Beatles-related.

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Give thanks for the college basketball season

By Adam Hoge | Nov. 28, 2006

Thanksgiving marked the unofficial beginning to the college basketball season, and it should be an exciting five months of action.'

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Draft debate proves importance of military

By Adam Seston | Nov. 28, 2006

Rangel's bill to bring back the military draft set off necessary discussion of how vital a voluntary military really is.'

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Chazen expansion behind schedule

By Heather Gjerde | Nov. 28, 2006

UW-Madison's Chazen Museum of Art expansion is not progressing as quickly as officials thought. '

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Mind Your Morsels with the UW Dietetics and Nutrition Club

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 28, 2006

Q: I like to sweeten my coffee and tea with Equal or NutraSweet. Are there harmful side effects with using these artificial sweeteners, and if so, are there any other calorie-free substitutes I could use?'

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Tarah Scalzo: The woman of the decade

By Tarah Scalzo | Nov. 28, 2006

\The low-voiced guy on the trailer for the new DVD called 'Pirates of the Caribbean' 'The Film of the Decade.' Pft. A mediocre sequel based on a ride at Disneyland/World? The best film in 10 years? Hm. I don't think so,"" writes Tarah Scalzo in this '

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Just Off Campus...

By Brittany Schoepp | Nov. 28, 2006

Whad'Ya Know? radio show'

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Skating in the shadows

By Rachel Sherman | Nov. 28, 2006

A look at the two championship-winning hockey teams and the differences in each fan base. Even though the women won national prestige last year, at home the stands would suggest otherwise.'

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Badgers use early run to take out FSU

By Sam Pepper | Nov. 28, 2006

The UW men's basketball team took an early lead and never looked back Tuesday, defeating Florida State 81-66.'

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Animial activists targeted by new law

By Daily Cardinal editorial board | Nov. 28, 2006

The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act goes too far by deeming anti-animal research activists as \terrorists.""'

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Sierra Club says Wiley needs to give power plant the boot

By The Daily Cardinal and Tom Walsh | Nov. 28, 2006

The UW-Madison chapter of the Sierra Club visited Chancellor John Wiley's office Tuesday afternoon, leaving behind postcards and a holiday gift.'

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Wisconsin is attempting to retain its brainpower

By Justine Colgan and Sarah Nance | Nov. 28, 2006

The phenomenon of Wisconsin's ""brain drain"" has become a common buzzword in business circles in the past decade. However, what exactly is this brain drain, and does it really exist? Furthermore, what does this trend mean for new grads of UW-Madison?

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Bucky e-mail service for curious students celebrates 10th year

By Whitney Newman | Nov. 28, 2006

UW-Madison is a higher education haven for inquiring minds who may wonder about anything from how many calories one burns walking up Bascom Hill, the date of Parent's Weekend next fall or why Bucky Badger has so much sex appeal.

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Reader of the Day

By The Daily Cardinal and Sam Karp | Nov. 28, 2006

Dana Bedessem

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Majority of Wisconsin soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan hail from Madison

By Quinn Craugh | Nov. 28, 2006

As war rages in Iraq and conflicts arise around the world, National Guard troops from Madison have played a pivotal role both overseas and in the United States.'

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Save now, spend later, way later

By Sam Karp and Jackson Helmer | Nov. 28, 2006

Save for retirement'

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Sexy tastes prevail in the bedroom

By Katy Williams | Nov. 28, 2006

UW-Madison students and professors sound off on what delectables can be used to sweeten--or spice up--a sex life.'

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UW students pave way for pedestrians

By John Leppanen | Nov. 28, 2006

With cars zooming by and no traffic lights to be found, pedestrians crossing some of Madison's busiest streets often turn to little red flags for protection.'

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Out-of-class activities vital to well-rounded education

By David Heller and Katie Panosh | Nov. 28, 2006

Extracurricular activities good for students, Wiley's possibly proposal worthy of consideration.'

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A night on the town, a hood on the wall

By Joe Hasler | Nov. 28, 2006

As the clock neared 8:45, I started to get anxious. It was the night before Thanksgiving and I had yet to solidify my plans for the evening. '