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Martin Scorsese has crafted brilliant, galvanizing movies about everything from the Dalai Lama to upper-crust 19th century Manhattanites, but his unparalleled skill for creating vivid, extremely violent tales of organized crime has painted him into a corner of sorts. His new crime drama ""The Departed"" is his most vital, exhilarating work since ""GoodFellas."" To call it the best movie of the year would be faint praise—""The Departed"" is one of Scorsese's greatest films and, accordingly, one of the best films ever made.

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The key to bike safety: don’t fall asleep

By Joe Hasler | Oct. 10, 2006

Last month, I got a ticket for running a stop sign on my bicycle. In order to avoid paying a $155 ticket, I attended a three-hour bike safety seminar. This is a chronicle of that experience.

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UW takes on rival Eagles in Milwaukee

By Sam Hasler | Oct. 10, 2006

After Ohio State snapped the Badgers winning streak over the weekend, UW heads to Marquette Wednesday to take on the struggling Eagles.'

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One big pocket protector

By Tom Lea | Oct. 10, 2006

With freshman runningback P.J. Hill ranked No. 5 in the nation in rushing and senior quarterback having a good year despite losing four receivers, it's hard to ignore the size and dominance of the UW offensive line.'

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Ex-death row inmate speaks out against death penalty

By Justine Colgan | Oct. 10, 2006

Ron Keine was just 10 days away from execution on death row, convicted of murder and rape, but was exonerated after the real murderer confessed to the crime. '

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Police chief refuses to reveal plans for increased police force

By Eri Hillyer | Oct. 10, 2006

Madison Police Chief Noble Wray was unable to give definite answers regarding his planned use of $100,000 set aside by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz for downtown police efforts Monday night at a Madison Board of Estimates meeting.

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SSFC tweaks budgets of Sex Out Loud, Rape Crisis Center

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 10, 2006

The Associated Students of Madison's Student Service Finance Committee debated Monday night at Memorial Union about upcoming student organization budgets. '

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Facebook group harvests UW e-mails

By Shira Nanus | Oct. 10, 2006

Ruckus.com, a company that offers music and downloads legally to college students, has been using ""suspect"" advertising to gain members, affecting thousands of UW-Madison students this past week, according to University Housing Director Larry '

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Students could move Halloween to Friday, avoid $5 charge

By Dawn Schueller | Oct. 10, 2006

Madison officials have already sold more than 1,000 Halloween tickets that give buyers the right to enter State Street Saturday, Oct. 28. However, the city has yet to announce any plans for the traditionally calmer Friday night festivities. '

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Wisconsin not only team to lose key players

By Maureen Backman and Matt Bunke | Oct. 10, 2006

Many other teams around the WCHA have lost key players too, and new stars are expected to emerge. '

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Wiley harps on UW band

By Marie Joanis | Oct. 10, 2006

Chancellor John Wiley recently tightened control of the University of Wisconsin marching band following reported violations of the band's code of conduct. '

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Labor group asks Wiley to sign original anti-sweatshop plan

By Erica Pelzek | Oct. 10, 2006

Student Labor Action Coalition members approached UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley's office Monday intending to demand that he agree to the original version of an anti-sweatshop program that has been in the works since December 2005. '

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UND presents tough matchup for Badgers

By Jessica Lischka and Max Hooker | Oct. 10, 2006

UW prepares for home opener against North Dakota. '

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LTE policy flawed, but effective overall

By Eric Dodge | Oct. 10, 2006

Last week, Chancellor Wiley signed into effect the university's new policy on Limited Term Employment. '