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Reader of the Day: Alyssa Lochen

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 5, 2006

Alyssa Lochen is a sophomore majoring in zoology and spanish. Her job experience includes intubating anorexic Canadian geese and digging up dinosaur bones in Wyoming. Since then, Alyssa's become interested in developing a dinosaur theme park in Latin America. Her Spanish skills will be useful in conversing with the locals, but not so useful in stopping the dinosaurs from eating Jeff Goldblum and Samuel L. Jackson.

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Green distances himself from Foley, donates his contribution

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 5, 2006

Republicans up for mid-term elections are pulling money from their campaigns given by former congressman, Mark Foley of Florida, in an act to disassociate themselves from his developing e-mail scandal with teenage congressional pages.'

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Media’s priorities fail to serve public good

By Marcie Benson | Oct. 5, 2006

The Associated Press printed a scant article on Sept. 24 chronicling the malicious cruelty bestowed upon William Teeters, a homeless man, by three members of our nation's youth, all at the tender age of 15.  

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Dirty Bird looks to extend winning streak

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 5, 2006

The Daily Cardinal takes on local rival The Badger Herald Friday at Vilas Park.'

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Elections Board will not probe into additional Green campaign cash

By Samantha Bachmann | Oct. 5, 2006

The Wisconsin State Elections Board re-affirmed its decision on Monday, instructing U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Green Bay, to return $467,844 in accepted political action committee money ruled illegal.'

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UW researchers make new progress in flu immunizations

By Amanda Hoffstrom | Oct. 5, 2006

A group of UW-Madison researchers announced the discovery of a new peptide Wednesday that protects against influenza viruses, at a time when there is growing concern of a global flu pandemic, according to a University Communications statement.'

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Police bust alleged Madison crime ring

By Charles Brace | Oct. 5, 2006

The Madison Police Department announced Thursday the arrests of four people believed to make up an area crime ring, with one suspect still at large.'

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Stem cell plan spurs state growth

By Daily Cardinal editorial board and Liz Puibello | Oct. 5, 2006

Gov. Jim Doyle's new stem cell plan will encourage the growth of discovery and industry in Wisconsin.'

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NBA stars puzzled over new basketball

By Jon Bortin | Oct. 5, 2006

Jon Bortin comments on the NBA's new basketball.'

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Two kegs are always better than one

By Ryan Gallentine and UW-Madison | Oct. 5, 2006

You can never have too much of a good thing... '

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Police disperse crowd of 30-50 on Allied Drive

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 5, 2006

Police responded to an altercation involving 30-50 people Tuesday night on the 2300 block of Allied Dr., according to a Madison Police Department release.'

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New Beer Thursday

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 4, 2006

Karma Ale'

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Choose your own most unusual party

By Kevin Nelson | Oct. 4, 2006

The Full Nelson'

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Ohio State, Michigan reliving the glory years

By Louis Bien and Tony Schultz | Oct. 4, 2006

By Louis Bien 

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Do Chicago: Absolutely Fabulous

By Nicky Kurtzweil | Oct. 4, 2006

Be a tourist â_without getting lost, taken for or leaving without knowing the city you just visited. Follow The Cardinal through the city, see the sights, don't get lost, gain an appreciation.'

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Sprang: Students must take initiative to ensure safety

By Jessica Sprang | Oct. 4, 2006

According to columnist Jessica Sprang,\Allowing an insistent friend to walk you straight to your door is not a compromise of bravery or a weak act of compliance; it is simply the right thing to do.""'

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Swanky shops on Michigan Ave.

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 4, 2006

Whether you're strictly window shopping or looking to splurge, these six classic stops on Michigan Avenue are a must.'

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Making the banned: Carrie urges you to fight censors

By Carrie Lorig | Oct. 4, 2006

\I hope there will continue to be a number of brave voices willing to fight the adults who don't want their children or anybody else's exposed to anything too controversial, even if it means getting shunned from the PTA coffee table,"" writes C'

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Go Wild for the start of the NHL

By Zach Kukkonen | Oct. 4, 2006

Despite atrocious television ratings, people should be excited for the start of the NHL season.'

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Seniors take reigns of UW defense

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 4, 2006

By Tom Lea