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.
UW-Madison junior Zachary Harrison will compete with 10 other students across the nation in the college edition of the popular television quiz show, ""Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?""
The Wisconsin Badgers (2-0 overall) were so hot in the early going last night at the Kohl Center, they shot the lights out—literally.
The battle for second in the Big Ten did not go the Badger volleyball team's way Wednesday, as they lost in four games to Minnesota.'
Action in Sudan holds benefit concert Friday night at Memorial Union's Tripp Commons. Come support the cause.'
Rockstar Games, the noted producer of ""Grand Theft Auto,"" ""Manhunt"" and ""Max Payne,"" seems adamant in living the actual rock star lifestyle. Each release, like a trashed hotel room, brings in a wave of publicity, controversy and ultimately, increased sales.
Columnist Jon Bortin says the Packers can actually make the playoffs.'
City officials shot down a plan Wednesday night that called for a two-story structure at the intersection of Gorham and State Streets. The ramp, which would have replaced the metered Buckeye Lot, was part of Mayor Dave Cieslewicz's 2007 budget, but '
The UW men's basketball team (2-0 overall) successfully defended its home court Wednesday night, beating UW-Green Bay 79-62 in a slow game that lacked sharpness for both teams.'
Union initiatives should have been split into three separate votes. Lumping them all in to one hurts student choice.'
It was pretty easy to see a change in the Wisconsin men's basketball team after winter break last year. They got shorter.
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