As part of its 30th annual ""Great American Smokeout,"" the American Cancer Society honored Gov. Jim Doyle and 15 other lawmakers, doctors and leaders from Wisconsin for their continuing efforts to promote tobacco control and awareness Thursday.'
UW-Madison faculty members expressed anger and discussed plans to leave the university at a listening session on the recently approved gay marriage ban Wednesday.'
After a vicious and negative campaign leading up to the mid-term election, a non-partisan group is pushing for the reintroduction of an ethics reform bill to curb corruption within the government.'
Unneccessary Noise Makers and Cuddly Couples beware: The official code of lecture hall conduct has arrived. Finally.'
A security company remains unhappy with the city and Mayor Dave Cieslewicz over withheld paychecks, and it remains to be seen if it will receive any money at all.'
The Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary announced late Wednesday night that the UW Roman Catholic Foundation has filed suit against the ASM Student Services Finance Committee, after SSFC denied UWRCF contract status at its Monday meeting.'
Local media representatives met with UW-Madison students Wednesday evening to discuss the 2006 election coverage and the media's role in reporting candidates' issues.'
This year's early display of holiday lights on State Street has garnered interest from local businesses and students despite the Nov. 6 installation, and the city backs its decision to start marketing the holidays.'
Despite a UW System average undergraduate debt of $18,378 in 2005, UW-Madison students are paying off loans rapidly after graduation compared to their national peers, according to a University Communications statement released Wednesday.'
As the UW men's hockey team travels to Minnesota this weekend, four Badgers head to their original home states.'
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson formally announced a future launch of a committee to explore a run for President in 2008. '
While shunned by many metalheads, Trivium have gained a substantial following outside the customary metal crowd. With their previous two albums boasting prodigious guitar work and gripping screamo vocals, the band seemed like it was bursting with potential. That, combined with their reputation for electrifying live performances, made anticipation for their newest album, The Crusade, high even among naysayers.
UW-Madison virologists and international scientists published a report today revealing findings that show if certain mutations to an avian virus occur, avian influenza could become transmissible from human to human. '
Although Bobby Knight usually brings criticism unto himself, this week's media fiasco is completely unwarranted.'
With the Big Ten season now over, UW will celebrate Senior Day at home against lowly Buffalo Saturday.'
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Residents of Ogg Hall mourned the loss of the 19-year-old UW-Madison freshman who fell to his death off the Frances Street parking structure across from Witte Residence Hall Tuesday afternoon. '
The UW men's hockey team heads to Minnesota to take on their bitter rivals with hopes of ending their recent skid.'
Surpassing a Grammy-loving, platinum-winning album like Get Lifted is not always easy, however, John Legend exceeds all expectations on his new album Once Again. Blending '60s and '70s music with Legend's soulful voice makes Once Again sound irresistible. Although he strays away from the funk and soul that marked his first album, Legend enchants the listener with his lyrics and phenomenal voice.
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