U.S. Rep. and governor hopeful Mark Green, R-Green Bay, announced a plan to invest $25 million of state funds into new human embryonic stem cell research that would not destroy embryos. This controversial announcement has stem cell champion and Green's opponent, Gov. Jim Doyle, skeptical of Green's motivations.
In 2005, the UW men's soccer team burst out of the gate, winning three of their first four matches. Unfortunately for the Badgers, the next month would bring only one victory in nine contests. Six of the losses came by only one goal and three times UW lost in overtime.
First impressions. They may or may not be a good index of where the Wisconsin Badger football team is headed in its first year under new head coach Bret Bielema.
In light of the recent decision made by the State Elections Board ordering U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Green Bay, to relinquish $468,000 of Political Action Committee contributions, Democrats and Republicans alike have clamored for the creation of a bipartisa'
Two decades ago, UW-Madison demonstrated an unwillingness to support atrocities against human rights when it divested funds from all companies assisting the apartheid institution in South Africa. Now, as the university implements a similar policy against '
A short overview of the evolution of violence in Darfur, from 1970 to present. '
Increases in University Housing capacities may be causing decreases in students living in University House private resident halls, such as University House Langdon, Towers and Statesider. According to Director of University Housing Paul Evans, with changes such as the construction of Smith Hall, UW-Madison was able to house over 400 more students than last year.
College students with heavy smoking habits—more than 10 cigarettes a day—have significantly more mental health problems, including depression and anxiety disorders, according to the August 2006 issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research.
Students receiving mopeds as holiday gifts may be disappointed to find out that the UW Transportation Services' $55 annual parking permit fee that began Sept. 1 only lasts until Aug. 31, 2007 — not until exactly one year after the permit is paid'
As the vote on the ban of same-sex marriage referendum rapidly approaches, more than 100 of Wisconsin's attorneys have come out in opposition to the ban. '
2006-07 national outlook. '
Lawmakers should invest in ethics reform instead of wasting time debating Green's questionable cash.'
GameDay's Big Ten conference preview. '
In an age full of partisan bickering, one Wisconsin race has proven to be one of the worst when it comes to negativity and attacks. No, I am not talking about the race for governor.
After his first album Musicforthemorningafter, Pete Yorn could easily have been considered an underappreciated musician. But with the release of his third album Nightcrawler, Pete Yorn has once again failed to live up to the expectations of that album and is fast on his way to becoming an underperforming musician.
It's estimated that Americans see tens of thousands of simulated deaths by the time they turn 18. Watching Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor's ""Crank,"" it's not difficult to imagine why. Playing like ""Speed"" for the ""Grand Theft Auto"" crowd, ""Crank,"" the self-proclaimed ""ultimate ADD movie,"" is a popcorn flick for those who like their action with a side of arterial spray, a nihilistic exercise in which the story goes nowhere and does it fast.
GameDay provides five key game elements upon which to focus your attention, beside the cheerleaders and your blood-alcohol level.'
Barry Alvarez has left a deep void on the Wisconsin sideline and now there's a new sheriff in town. Bret Bielema is ready to make his Camp Randall debut.'
Although football may have taken over my No. 1 spot for sports, the Twins reminded me of my love for baseball with their fantastic run this summer.'
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