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‘Hairspray’ spruces up the Overture this weekend only

By Joe Lynch | Oct. 5, 2006

There are few works of art that can address societal evils and still manage to be insanely fun. The wildly popular, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical ""Hairspray"" has perfected the formula. Based upon John Waters' 1988 film of the same name and on tour since its 2002 debut as a musical, ""Hairspray"" is a work of art that seamlessly lambastes society while plastering dopey smiles across audiences' faces. It's at the Overture this weekend only and shouldn't be missed.

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Beck: Loser at the top of his game

By Matt Gardner | Oct. 5, 2006

The latest album from Bec, The Information, falls somewhere between Mutations' tranquil psychedelia and Guero's nimble pastiche of pop, hip-hop, indie rock and electronica. Opener ""Elevator Music"" is a perfect example of why we all'

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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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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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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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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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Workers to get living wage

By Erica Pelzek | Oct. 4, 2006

After negotiations spanning over a year between labor groups, UW-Madison administration, workers and student government, UW-Madison limited term employees have secured a living wage and, potentially, full-time positions. '

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Ohio State, Michigan reliving the glory years

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

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Do Chicago: Absolutely Fabulous

By Nicky Kurtzweil | Oct. 4, 2006

Be a tourist Ã¢_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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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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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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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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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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Beer bong legacies

By Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen | Oct. 4, 2006

This guy, this big guy right here, he's the beer bong drinking champion,"" a man in a San Diego State mock turtleneck said, pointing to his friend. The self declared 1982 world beer bong champion was warming up for his return to glory, slowly s'

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Union South facility analyzed

By Whitney Newman | Oct. 4, 2006

Community members came together Tuesday night to share stories and discuss the benefits of Union South. '

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Mix it Up!

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 4, 2006

The Blue Freezie'

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Gov. Doyle right on stem cell research

By Adam Petras | Oct. 4, 2006

According to Adam Petras of the College Democrats,\Throughout his time in office, Doyle has focused on bringing the benefits of stem cell research — both medical and economic — to Wisconsin students and families. The evidence is right here on our '

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Take a walk through Chicago's history

By Maureen Backman | Oct. 4, 2006

Chicago's history is filled with odd little quirks, find out a little something you didn't know about the city to our south.'

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Proposed budget meets city needs

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board and Holly Noe | Oct. 4, 2006

According to The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board,\The proposed budget gives $1,050,000 to the MPD for next year and we feel it is money well spent. Increasing lighting on poorly lit streets, adding officers to the police force and designing an initiative w'