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City diocese accused of campaigning illegally
By Chelsey Lewis | Oct. 17, 2006A political watchdog group accused the Catholic Diocese of Madison of illegally campaigning on behalf of the proposed same sex marriage ban. It is unclear if the diocese will face any legal repercussions. '
UW faculty debates disciplinary process for faculty and staff
By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 17, 2006UW-Madison faculty met Tuesday to continue development of a faculty/staff disciplinary process. '
All alone in a lecture of 150 students
By Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen and Liz Puibello | Oct. 16, 2006Some people are unlucky in life, some unlucky in love and a few unfortunates are unlucky in lecture and bus seating arrangements. Stories have floated around since freshman year of people meeting friends, boyfriends, future husbands and football players i'
Less sick days for UW faculty equal more benefits
By Bob Spoerl | Oct. 16, 2006The UW System found itself under heavy scrutiny Friday following the release of a state audit questioning whether university employees are ethical in reporting sick leave and vacation time.'
UW b-ball always is on my mind
By Joe Lynch and Sam Pepper | Oct. 16, 2006Despite the various events happening in professional sports right now, the UW basketball team is what currently interests Sam Pepper most.'
Bucher to supervise state Elections Board
By Ashley Spencer | Oct. 16, 2006The state Ethics Board cleared both a Democratic lawyer and the executive director of the state GOP, deeming their communication with the state Elections Board legal Friday. However, the Elections Board will continue under the close scrutiny of Paul Buche'
Tower crumbles, and CBGB retires to Las Vegas
By Jeff Landow | Oct. 16, 2006\A company bankruptcy isn' all that sexy, but it's a big deal for the music industry and signals, as Dylan says, that the time they are a-changin',"" writes Jeff Landow in this week's This Land is Your Land.'
Bielema preps for Purdue
By Jamie McMahon and Ryan waal | Oct. 16, 2006After reviewing the film of Saturday's 48-12 trouncing of Minnesota, Wisconsin head football coach Bret Bielema met with the media Monday to provide his analysis of the game and his plans heading into this Saturday's game at Purdue.
UW students mobbed on Allied Drive
By John Leppanen | Oct. 16, 2006Four UW-Madison freshmen were mobbed by a group of teenagers on Allied Drive late Friday night, with one of the male students losing his wallet in the skirmish.'
King Street calm after Majestic penalties
By Ricky Quinones | Oct. 16, 2006Downtown Madison has been calmer and for the most part violence free since police placed restrictions on Club Majestic, 115 King St., in late September. '
N. Korea sanctions imposed
By Lindsey Ramon and Chandler Denhart | Oct. 16, 2006The same weekend the United Nations' Security Council unanimously decided to impose sanctions on North Korea in response to its alleged Oct. 9 nuclear test, some leading experts on East Asian issues took a historical approach in debating the future '
Badgers win, give selves a chance to win Big Ten
By Ryan Reszel | Oct. 16, 2006With a victory against Penn State Sunday, Wisconsin (3-1-1 Big Ten, 9-4-2 overall) now sits only a half game behind the first place Indiana Hoosiers. After dropping their second Big Ten contest, the Nittany Lions (2-2, 4-8-2) will not repeat as regular season conference champions.
Party independence lacking in Congress
By By Daily Cardinal Staff and Ryan Greenfield | Oct. 16, 2006According to opinion writer Ryan Greenfield,\Nobody likes a rubber stamp, someone who cannot think for themselves and always toes the party line. Most independent-minded people tend to think United States citizens agree more than they disagree, and where '
Feingold touts Nov. strategy
By Elzbieta Beck | Oct. 16, 2006U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, spoke to Assembly Democrats and supporters about midterm election strategy at an event in Madison Friday, highlighting his hopes for the Democrats to take control of Congress in November. '
Badger linebacker will not be charged with moped theft
By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 16, 2006Badger football linebacker Elijah Hodge dodged charges of possessing a stolen vehicle Friday.'
Women’s hockey pulls out two wins against Buckeyes to extend winning streak to 18
By Tom Lea | Oct. 16, 2006After all was said and done in Columbus this weekend, the UW women's hockey team tallied two more wins, adding to their already school record of consecutive wins which now stands at 18. It was not easy, by any means, as the Badgers held onto a 3-2 victory Friday night, and had to fight from behind in order to come back and win 3-2 Saturday.
Women’s soccer shut out two straight games for the first time this season
By Molly Reppen and Matt Bunke | Oct. 16, 2006In the midst of the toughest portion of its schedule, the Wisconsin women's soccer team dropped back-to-back contests over the weekend for the first time this season, falling to No. 16 Indiana 1-0 Friday and 4-0 to Purdue Sunday.
Proper conduct enforced, says UW band Leckrone
By Erica Pelzek | Oct. 16, 2006Mike Leckrone said Sunday he consistently takes a disciplinarian approach to band activities despite media coverage to the contrary.'
The Cardinal speaks with The Originator
By Joe Lynch | Oct. 16, 2006Over 50 years ago, Bo Diddley helped create rock 'n' roll, along with Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Though just as influential and every bit as talented, Diddley never caught on with a mass audience in the way Berry and Richard did. His sound was always far weirder than his contemporaries, a hypnotic blend of fuzz tones, reverberation and tribal beats. The Bo Diddley beat (think ""I Want Candy"") is the quintessential sound of rock music, influencing and being ripped off by everyone from the Rolling Stones to Captain Beefheart to the New York Dolls. Wednesday night ""The Originator"" comes to Madison, reminding us that rock 'n' roll's spare and simple sound is as thrilling and relevant as ever. Diddley talked with The Daily Cardinal about his music, being ripped off and Muddy Waters.