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The dream continues for activist King’s daughter

By Tali Korrub | Oct. 12, 2006

Before she spoke at Edgewood College Wednesday night, Yolanda King was presented with a photo of Rosa Parks. This was a particularly fitting photograph as Parks is featured in King's new theatrical production. King performed a few excerpts of her production that, in addition to Rosa Parks, depict a young girl in Montgomery, Ala., about to board a bus and sit in any desired seat, for the first time.

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Champs make return to the State of Hockey

By Benji Pierson and Jon Bortin | Oct. 12, 2006

Columnist Jon Bortin takes a look at the new hockey season.'

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Tales of sex with 1960s Packers ignite global media interest

By Ashley Spencer | Oct. 12, 2006

Usually, Sandy Sullivan receives just over 150 hits per day on her website. However, within the last 48 hours, the Republican secretary of state candidate has been bombarded with hits — with more than 86,000. '

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Warm winter may lower heating costs

By Alex Mika | Oct. 12, 2006

This winter, warm weather may leave Madison residents with a little extra change in their pockets.'

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Blue books giving Ryan blue balls

By Ryan Gallentine | Oct. 12, 2006

With midterms pending, Ryan bemoans the anti-student friendly blue book.'

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Priority No. 1: defend the Axe

By Zach Kukkonen | Oct. 12, 2006

After last years' incredible victory over Minnesota at the Metrodome, the Badgers' will once again be defending Paul Bunyan's Axe Saturday.'

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‘Wet Hot’ guys visit the deep freeze

By Joe Lynch | Oct. 12, 2006

A male camp counselor in a midriff-baring shirt telling a girl he wants her inside him. An old Jewish man telling young children he went to camp so long ago, ""Fucking Jesus Christ was my counselor."" This is the kind of humor you can expect if you see Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black's stand-up comedy tour that comes to Madison this Sunday. Showalter, who co-wrote and starred in ""Wet Hot American Summer,"" and Black, who co-starred in ""Wet Hot"" and is a fixture on VH1's ""I Love the '80s,"" are two of the most original, hilarious comics working today. In part one of Showalter's interview with The Daily Cardinal, he talks about his varied career and what makes ""Wet Hot"" so amazing.

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Jonathan Casillas: more than just a punt-blocker

By Ben Hubner | Oct. 12, 2006

A Division I athlete on a college campus doesn't have to do or say a whole lot to be considered down-to-earth. He has to nod indiscriminately to fans as he passes, dole out verbal salutations with liberty and award a select but sizable few a high-, '

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Tenants’ rights important for city

By Daily Cardinal editorial board and Sam Marz | Oct. 12, 2006

As a college town, Madison has a large amount of renters. This means tenants' rights are an important issue for the city to tackle. The ordinance proposed this week to the City Council is a significant step in protecting the rights of students as renters.

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Barrett not overstepping lines of conduct, UW Provost Farrell says

By Amanda Hoffstrom | Oct. 12, 2006

After Madison's ABC 27 News unearthed a story Tuesday that a textbook used by UW-Madison Professor Kevin Barrett is politically charged and includes an essay comparing President Bush to Hitler, state legislators again decried Barrett's UW-Madi'

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Dark clouds are hovering over sunshine state

By Ryan Reszel | Oct. 12, 2006

It began as a normal Monday in October. As the sun rose into the sky, coffee pots perked, toasters clicked and bacon sizzled on frying pans across the country. Yet on this morning, a glance at the sports page interrupted the usual sounds of breakfast.

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Bill would fund greater cop presence in school

By Samantha Bachmann | Oct. 12, 2006

In the aftermath of several school shootings last week, state Rep. Spencer Black, D-Madison, announced his intent to reintroduce legislation aimed at increasing school safety for children and teachers Wednesday.'

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Fair Wisconsin calls on reporters to investigate ‘Vote Yes’ for false information

By Annie Slacter | Oct. 12, 2006

A news report released Wednesday describing false canvassing of the gay marriage and civil unions amendment reinforces the fact that getting citizens informed about the issue remains the most important issue on both sides of the debate.

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Police pressure bikers

By Leah Cowen | Oct. 12, 2006

A Madison effort aimed at increasing bicycle safety has surprised students in recent months, as police have begun writing tickets for long-ignored traffic violations.'

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Madison Metro could acquire five hybrid buses, two for campus routes

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 12, 2006

UW-Madison could see hybrid buses in the near future if the city's Transit and Parking Commission authorizes an agreement between Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and the UW Board of Regents Thursday.'

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Banner night on tap for UW

By Jon Bortin | Oct. 12, 2006

UW will raise their 2006 NCAA championship banner Friday night before the Badgers' home opener at the Kohl Center.'

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News Buzz

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 12, 2006

Test your knowledge on the past week's major events in news, entertainment and sports.'

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Andrew Bird flies into Madison

By Kevin Nelson | Oct. 11, 2006

Andrew Bird talked with The Daily Cardinal earlier this week about his unique concert stylings, the apocalypse and ancient cultures. His love of the eclectic brings him to Madison this Saturday. His current four stop mini-tour aims to raise money for the '

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GOP candidate’s sexual acts with Packers gain publicity

By The Daily Cardinal and Rachel Schulze | Oct. 11, 2006

Republican Secretary of State candidate Sandy Sullivan has gained notoriety in recent days for her tell-all book of her sexcapades with the Green Bay Packers of the 1960s.

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UW Internet secure

By Whitney Newman , Mike Ewing and Jenny Chen | Oct. 11, 2006

As universities nationwide face Internet security breaches, UW-Madison has adopted a new system to bolster students' confidence in the network.'