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The ‘Wild World’ of naming Cat Stevens

By Jeff Landow | Oct. 26, 2006

So here's something unexpected: Cat Stevens is releasing a new pop album in November. If this doesn't strike you as surprising, think about the last time you heard Cat Stevens' music. ""Wild World,"" ""Peace Train,"" ""Moonshadow""—a handful of singles from the '60s and '70s. It's more likely that you're familiar with Stevens' more recent biographical history—a pretty bizarre story that runs the gamut from religious conversion to fatwas to airport security. 

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New Jersey grants gay couples equal rights

By Madelyn Mahon | Oct. 26, 2006

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that same-sex couples are entitled to the same rights as heterosexual couples in the state. As Wisconsin's Nov. 7 vote on same-sex marriage draws near, many wonder what the future holds for gay rights '

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Madison torn between new development, tradition

By Adam Riback | Oct. 26, 2006

A battle between preservationists and proponents of economic development has grabbed the attention of Madison officials in recent months. '

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News Buzz

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 26, 2006

Test your knowledge on this week's news, sports and entertainment headlines.'

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National spotlight skews image of UW

By By James Lanser and Eric Stringfellow | Oct. 26, 2006

Students have responsibility to change the negative image Madison has recently received in the media.'

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Don’t be a blockhead, watch ‘The Great Pumpkin’

By Laura Kalinowski and Jon Spike | Oct. 25, 2006

I have two great fears in this world—zombies and demon children. Watching television this week every year turns from an enjoyable experience to an absolute nightmare.  

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Mind Your Morsels with the UW Dietetics and Nutrition Club

By The Daily Cardinal and Rushad Macchi | Oct. 25, 2006

Q: Is there anything I can eat or drink to prevent or cure a hangover?'

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Contest brings ‘Iron Chef’ to Madison

By Peter Cameron and Jeff Grimyser | Oct. 25, 2006

The high tension and drama of competitive reality shows like ""Iron Chef"" make them extremely popular with a broad audience, college students included. For local fans of the show, the Madison Food & Wine Show hosted the final showdown for the Third Annual Dueling Chefs competition Sunday afternoon at the Alliant Energy Center.  

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When the sweetest seasons end on sour notes

By Ryan Reszel | Oct. 25, 2006

Your heart skips a beat. Butterflies flutter in your stomach. It's the magical moment when you know you have found that special someone. 

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Scrimmage gives fans first look at Badgers

By Sam Pepper | Oct. 25, 2006

The men's basketball team took center stage at the Kohl Center Tuesday night in the annual Red/White scrimmage'

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Badgers get second chance vs. rivals

By Andrew Van Sistine | Oct. 25, 2006

The UW volleyball team took no wins out of a road trip to Ohio State and Penn State three weeks ago, but now gets them both at home this weekend for a chance at retribution.'

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Former Doyle employee’s non-partisan group spends $1.3 million in Pro-Doyle ads

By Ashley Spencer | Oct. 25, 2006

A campaign finance watchdog group announced Tuesday that a liberal organization, headed by a former campaign manager for Gov. Jim Doyle has spent $705,000 in the last two months to pay for negative ads against Doyle's Republican opponent, Mark Green.  

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National leaders face BCS brawl

By Louis Bien | Oct. 25, 2006

With the winner of the Michigan/Ohio State game going to the national championship, barring a meltdown of epic proportions by either team, focus for the remaining unbeaten and one-loss contenders will be on winning out and taking their respective conferen'

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Doyle trumps Green in dedication to student rights

By By Marina Oliver and Jaime Brackeen and Suchita Shah | Oct. 25, 2006

Suchita Shah, vice chair of the College Democrats, says, \When you head to the polls Nov. 7, remember that while U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Green Bay intrudes on the lives of students with nearly every decision he makes, Gov. Jim Doyle has stood up and fough'

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Tenant center suing UW finance committee

By Whitney Newman and Alex Pacheco | Oct. 25, 2006

The Tenant Resource Center, a Madison-based center devoted to helping local renters with landlord and other living issues like tenants' rights, declared Monday it is suing the Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee because'

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Play it ghoul at 'Freakfest'

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Oct. 25, 2006

Forgot your ticket to State Street Halloween 2006? Do not plan on getting an exception from the city or Madison police. Rightly so, considering all the planning and publicity invested in this year's ""Freakfest"" celebration. Accordingly, '

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G-pers creepers! Scariest G-rated films

By Cardinal Arts Staff | Oct. 25, 2006

This Halloween, people across the country will watch ""The Shining,"" ""The Exorcist,"" ""Dawn of the Dead"" and a host of other films your kid sibling isn't supposed to see without Mom or Dad. But there's no reas'

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An inside look at the Food & Wine Show

By Jay Storey | Oct. 25, 2006

I'm addicted to food porn. You know, the mouth-watering images of indulgent delights that have made the Food Network one of cable television's most popular. And this weekend, I hit rock-bottom: I indulged in a seven-hour culinary orgy known as the Madison Food & Wine Show. But you know what? I'm not sorry, I'm not ashamed and in fact, any foodie worth their weight in chocolate must experience this.  

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A tragic lack of murders, hauntings

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 25, 2006

The Full Nelson'

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The Fan Hunter:

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 25, 2006

Approximately half an hour before the kickoff against Minnesota, an odd sea of students ran out onto the field at Camp Randall.