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Army rejects stage sit-in
By Sam Karp and Kyle Dropp | Sep. 27, 2006Dozens of activists held a sit-in Tuesday at a Madison army recruiting station to protest the military's ""don't ask, don't tell"" policy, which bars any openly gay soldiers and recruits from the U.S. Army.'
Selig talks steroids, UW years
By Molly Reppen and Whitney Newman | Sep. 27, 2006Major League Baseball Commissioner, former owner of the Milwaukee Brewers and UW-Madison graduate Bud Selig spoke to a crowd of students Tuesday, mentioning he had spoken with his ""good friend Hank Aaron"" earlier that morning. '
SSFC clarifies organization funding policy
By The Daily Cardinal | Sep. 26, 2006Student Services Finance Committee chair Zach Frey sent an e-mail Monday to the leaders of student organizations clarifying SSFC's role in determining the fate of student organization funding, particularly for Resgistered Student Organizations.'
Badgers to defend title with No. 1 ranking
By Zach Kukkonen | Sep. 26, 2006The UW men's hockey team retained their No. 1 ranking when the USCHO.com/CSTV preseason poll was released Tuesday.'
My prof makes more than yours
By Sarah Nance and Mary Chen | Sep. 26, 2006Ever wish you could know how much your professor makes? Or how much parking really costs on campus? Read on to find out.'
State Street opens after months of construction
By Dawn Schueller | Sep. 26, 2006The latest phase of State Street's long-term facelift ended Monday in a ceremony marking the end of construction on the 300 block.'
Club Majestic up for sale after months of fighting, police restrictions on license
By The Daily Cardinal | Sep. 26, 2006Owners Nick and Jim Schiavo have officially put Club Majestic, 115 King St., up for sale. '
Doyle announces a $450 million investment in renewable energy
By Ashley Spencer | Sep. 26, 2006Doyle announces a $450 million investment in renewable energy in an effort to gain independence from foreign oil.'
Manic dance-punks hold listeners Rapt
By Matt Hunziker | Sep. 26, 2006Though the effect seems lessened three years into the current glut of post-punk and new wave-revivalists, when the Rapture debuted with the fantastic Echoes in 2003, their angular, spacious dance-punk seemed, if not entirely unprecedented, at least very far off the beaten path. In subsequent years, no other band has come close to duplicating Echoes' abrasive edge or its weird, manic sex appeal. Consequently, fans rabidly awaiting a follow-up have had their hopes resting squarely on the band's shoulders for a long time.
The spawn of the ’90s: films that begat evil
By Tarah Scalzo | Sep. 26, 2006Tell me, does this sound familiar? The most popular boy in school has a secret admirer—the quiet dork sitting alone in the lunchroom, eating a ham sandwich, just dreaming of the day he will love her. In walks big-boobed lipstick girl—the one with the pink mini-skirt and the expensive car—also the one dating Mr. Popular. She spills milk all over the quiet dork ""on accident"" and laughs with her friends. Mr. Popular is appalled but too conformist to speak up until the end when there's a prom and the quiet dork somehow manages to be crowned queen. She and Mr. Popular fall in love and kiss under some Christmas lights. A song by Paula Cole or Savage Garden whispers quietly into the credits, and that's the end.
Junior class above the rest
By Andrew Van Sistine | Sep. 26, 2006The junior class is the largest, most talented class on the UW volleyball team and poised to bring the team past the Elite Eight this season.'
SSFC approves funding for sexual assault group, nixes vet. advocacy
By Marie Joanis | Sep. 26, 2006The Student Services Finance Committee denied Vets for Vets' eligibility at its meeting Monday evening in the Red Gym. The committee unanimously approved eligibility for Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment, a sexual assault education and activis'
Fair Wisconsin backed by both national, state Christian groups
By Bob Spoerl | Sep. 26, 2006Christian groups to back Fair Wisconsin in its mobilization against the proposed ban on gay marriage and civil unions.'
Another year means new champ
By Adam Hoge | Sep. 26, 2006Adam Hoge comments on the Chicago White Sox demise and the ever changing game of baseball.'
Be fair to all couples: vote no to marriage amendment
By Danny Spirn | Sep. 26, 2006Last week, Fair Wisconsin, the campaign against the proposed ban on gay marriage and civil unions, unveiled its first ad profiling a real Wisconsin family that would be hurt if the proposal passes. The emotionally touching ad features the story of Lynn, J'
Cardinal View Editorial: Workers would reap benefits of LTE plan
By Daily Cardinal editorial board | Sep. 26, 2006A plan that would promote hundreds of UW-Madison Limited Term Employees to full time positions over the next six years heads to Chancellor Wiley's desk in the next couple of weeks. '
The bake off
By Haleigh Amant and Ryan Bullen and Jill Klosterman and Brittany Schoepp | Sep. 26, 2006Boxed, easy-mix cake is put to the test against the original homemade confection. Two Daily Cardinal writers look at the positives and negatives of both recipes, ultimately testing the palates of real UW-Madison students.'
Reader of the Day
By The Daily Cardinal and Andrew Haffner | Sep. 26, 2006Allison wasn't a fan of 2005, so she vowed that 2006 would be nothing short of spectacular. In fact, this year has been so fabulous, Allison forgot that she will be graduating in December. She doesn't seem to care that she double-majored in political science and history, any job will suffice, just as long as she can read US Weekly. Oh, and it should probably have health insurance, too.
Union renovation back on the ballot in October, Union leaders stress need for post-flood repairs
By Jacob Kushner | Sep. 26, 2006Students voting in the October ASM elections will vote to approve or reject the Student Union Initiative, a proposal for the renovating and rebuilding of the two student unions, something union and city officials have suggested is of high importance. '




