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Heisman hopefuls battle for top trophy

GameDay's Nate Carey looks around the nation for early-season Heisman contenders.'

Feingold attacks use of phrase ‘Islamic fascists’ in speech

Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., denounced the president's use of the phrase ""Islamic fascists"" in a speech to the Arab American Institute Tuesday, arguing that it is an unfair portrayal of the majority of Muslims.  

After the orchard

For more ways to use your hand-picked apples, check out these recipes.'

Falk claims victory in primary

After months of nasty campaign tactics between the four attorney general candidates, Democrat Kathleen Falk and Republican J.B. Van Hollen will go head-to-head in the Nov. 7 election. '

John is Mayer of white blues town

""I'm gonna do some things you wouldn't let me do,"" John Mayer sings on the closing track to his new album, Continuum. The line, like so many others on the record, is an indignant remonstration of love gone awry, but it may as well serve as Mayer's battle cry for the past two years. If 2005's John Mayer Trio live release Try! was a cry for credibility from the uber-talented but oft-maligned ""Wonderland"" singer, then Continuum plays as a certified proclamation of newfound worth. 

Mix it Up!

This week's drink... The Rosey Sunset'

Ladies head west to extend match streak

After two straight weekends of facing lackluster opposition, the No. 11 Wisconsin volleyball team (6-1) will finally compete in a tournament hosting another ranked opponent, No.16 Ohio (6-2), when it travels cross-country to play in the University of San Diego Invitational this weekend. 

UW-La Crosse plan demands $1,320 tuition increase

UW-La Crosse's new plan to promote diversity and increase student capacity will cost in-state students an extra $1,320 per year beginning Fall 2008, a tuition hike that garnered fierce student opposition in the past month. '

Jay Storey’s theory of economical eating

My professor is evil. Yours too? Fine, so they're all out to get us. But does yours starve you? Didn't think so. 

Fans hurt by cupcake games

GameDay columnist Ryan Reszel examines Wisconsin's non-conference schedule and the fan reaction. '

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UW places second in home tourney

The women's golf team braved the harsh weather Monday to take second in tournament at University Ridge.'

Berquam for dean of students

Interim Dean of Students and former Associate Dean of Students Lori Berquam confirmed to The Daily Cardinal her intentions to pursue the open seat for dean of students. We could not be more pleased.'

The Fan Hunter: Short skirts, tall pride

School spirit causes otherwise normal people to do interesting things. A seemingly mild mannered computer engineering major might spend an hour perfecting his chest paint, while a quiet English major scrunges for a foam finger and a bevy of philosophy majors spend an evening making insulting T-shirts. 

Docudrama dishonors Sept. 11 anniversary

Columnist Erik Opsal argues,\On a day that should have been reserved for remembering and honoring those that died, ABC made the wrong decision by airing [The Path to 9/11]. It only adds to the lies and myths surrounding the War on Terror. An actual docume'

Majestic liquor license in jeopardy after brawls

By Kyle Dropp 

College Republicans first meeting hosts Suder, Magnum

Republican officials criticize Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle, call for change. '

Restaurant Review: The Local Tavern

The Local Tavern brings southern-style fare to Madison.'

DUI may have cemented Falk’s victory

In a rare unseating of an incumbent opponent, Kathleen Falk defeated current attorney general Peg Lautenschlager to secure the Democratic spot on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election.  

Men must stand against sexual violence

According to columnist Anna Williams,\It is time for the men on campus to realize exactly how sexual assault concerns them and that they have the power to combat it.""'