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Cardio rookie working off a cookie
By Joe Hasler | Nov. 7, 2006Monday is always a lazy day for me. While the rest of the student body trudges off to another week of class, I celebrate the final installment of my four-day weekend with a big mug of piping hot coffee, a stolen copy of The New York Times crossword (thank'
Haunting beauty captured in Ishiguro's novel
By Anna Williams | Nov. 7, 2006The opening lines to Kazuo Ishiguro's latest novel ""Never Let Me Go"" are sparce and straightforward: ""My name is Kathy H. I'm thirty-one years old and I've been a carer now for over eleven years."" However, something sinister lurks beneath the deceptively simple narration, and only in slow, controlled increments does Ishiguro reveal what exactly a ""carer"" is and the disturbing situation surrounding it.
Michael J. Fox rallies for Doyle, stem cells
By Savannah Ziegelbauer | Nov. 7, 2006n what gubernatorial candidate Mark Green's campaign decried as a diversion from Gov. Jim Doyle's record, Michael J. Fox appeared on behalf of the governor at a get out the vote rally Monday. '
Wiley: Benefits, access important to university
By Jacob Kushner | Nov. 7, 2006UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley outlined challenges facing the university and the administration's goals for the coming year in his annual State of the University speech Monday at Bascom Hall.'
Guardian Angels taking flight in downtown Madison
By Adam Riback | Nov. 7, 2006In Madison, guardian angels are more than just figures of one's ? imagination. In fact, certain guardians in the city make citizen's arrests and stop ? crime. ? ? '
A blast from the past
By Adina Klein | Nov. 7, 2006At over 90 years old, Arthur Dietrich is one of the oldest living UW-Madison alumni. Although he currently lives in Redlands, Calif., this former Badger took time to discuss campus life 70 years ago.'
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for shopping
By Paul Kerl | Nov. 7, 2006As the holiday season approaches, students will be once again looking for gifts that fit their connected lifestyles.
Student Judiciary hears Union initiative complaints
By Marie Joanis | Nov. 7, 2006The Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary oversaw a hearing Monday evening of a student-led group contesting the Student Union Initiative. As of press time, the Student Judiciary had not issued a ruling on the case. '
A chronicle of campus life during the Great Depression
By Jackson Helmer | Nov. 7, 2006Just like the rest of the country, Madison was hit hard by the Great Depression, and the university felt it, as well. However, its students and faculty didn't let it keep them down. '
Madison cops investigating Sat. homicide
By John Leppanen | Nov. 7, 2006Madison police have arrested one man in connection with a murder Saturday night on the city's west side.'
Board recommends UW-La Crosse chancellor
By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 6, 2006UW System President Kevin Reilly and the UW System Board of Regents' Special Committee for the UW-La Crosse Chancellor search recommended Nebraska Weasleyan University Interim President Joe Gow for the position Friday. '
Take it back now ya—no, seriously
By Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen | Nov. 6, 2006Under normal circumstances, the UW student section is welcoming and pleasant. Gentle hostilities are exchanged between the sections and opposing fans have to expect ridicule, but I was not prepared for the intense alienation I felt Saturday afternoon. I have long felt the sting of prejudice and second-class citizenship since it was discovered that I have an inability to clap on rhythm, whistle, snap and—worst of all—participate in massive group dances.
Death Breath’s ‘Stink’ requires no mint
By Brian Sweeney | Nov. 6, 2006In the history of rock ‘n' roll, saturated by polished melodies, electronic manipulation and Ozzfest, some might argue the world of metal has strayed far from its roots and found itself in the commercial realm. Death Breath's debut album, Stinking up the Night, is an unrepentant antithesis of this trend.
Hussein found guilty, faces death penalty
By Quinn Craugh | Nov. 6, 2006An Iraqi tribunal sentenced Saddam Hussein to death by hanging Sunday for crimes against humanity in the 1980s.'
Eaves: Team in search of identity
By Jon Bortin | Nov. 6, 2006Wisconsin men's hockey coach Mike Eaves made clear in his weekly press conference Monday that his team was in search of an identity two days after it failed to complete a road sweep against lowly Alaska Anchorage.'
Election day advice for novices, junkies
By Nick Barbash | Nov. 6, 2006If you want to vote, don't let logistics stop you. The polls are open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., and if you arrive at 7:59 p.m. and there is a line, you still have the right to vote. '
Looking for a change? Vote Democrat today
By Anna Williams | Nov. 6, 2006Republicans have held the majority in the House, Senate and White House for six years now, and what a crappy six years they have been.
UW Business grads earn rare distinguished alumni honor
By The Daily Cardinal and Sam Karp | Nov. 6, 2006The UW-Madison School of Business added two more alumni to its collection of Distinguished Business Alumnus Award winners Friday — fewer than 75 alumni have received the award in the School's 106-year history. '
Country music: Not right-wing, just really belligerent
By Jeff Landow | Nov. 6, 2006Everyone knows about leftist leaning musicians — those Hollywood types that espouse crazy fringe beliefs (""War, what is it good for, absolutely nothing""). So I thought to myself, why not pay some attention to the minority? You know: right-'



