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Returning to nature, one quail at a time
By Teddy O???Reilly and Ben Pierson & Victoria Statz | Feb. 15, 2006If tragedy becomes farce, then Vice President Aaron Burr's shooting of Alexander Hamilton in 1804 found reincarnation last Saturday when Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot-gunned his hunting partner, 78-year-old ' ¦
The last of the media independents
By Kristin Czubkowski | Feb. 15, 2006Independents face uncertain future as media conglomorates muscle into industry'
State Democrats accuse GOP of ignoring Wisconsin families
By Annie Slacter | Feb. 15, 2006State Democrats are questioning Republican commitment to the people of Wisconsin after members of the GOP chose not to attend a special legislative session Tuesday. The session was called by ' ¦
Mickey Perry: UW’s secret weapon
By Adam Hoge | Feb. 15, 2006UW fans have become familiar with freshmen Joe Krabbenhoft and Marcus Landry, and how they have dealt with the high expectations that have followed them from their respective high schools. However, the 'Grateful Red' might not know a whole lot about Mickey Perry, the hidden freshman who also had a lot of expectations coming out of Proviso East in Maywood, Ill.
Sports, school, and life: a delicate balance
By Samantha Yarock | Feb. 15, 2006In the days following the announcements of freshman Marcus Landry and sophomore Greg Stiemsma being ruled academically ineligible to compete for the Badgers during the second semester, it was difficult ' ¦'
UW-Madison researchers serve as mentors to shape aspiring scientists’ future careers
By David Pillath | Feb. 15, 2006Many of us do not automatically associate the word 'boss' with 'mentor.' However, increasingly in laboratories around campus many head scientists and researchers have found themselves having to fulfill both roles for the many undergrad future scientists they employ.
Bielema names Nayes assistant athletic director and head of football operations
Feb. 15, 2006Bill Nayes, football operations coordinator and head of team travel for the Seattle Seahawks since Feb. 2000, was named assistant athletic director and director of football operations at Wisconsin, head ' ¦
A history of cinematic Psycho Lovers
Feb. 14, 2006???You won???t answer my calls, you change your number. I mean, I???m not gonna be ignored!??? ???Alex Forrrest, \Fatal Attraction"" '
Let’s talk about the fax of love
By Justin Zyduck | Feb. 14, 2006Valentine's Day: the most romantic holiday of the year, with the possible exception of Talk Like A Pirate Day (Sept. 19) for those of us whose first love is the sea. Today is a day when many young men choose to 'pop the question' to their significant others, and I am no different. Here goes:
Keep religion out of classrooms
By Erik Opsal | Feb. 14, 2006Intelligent design resurfaced in Wisconsin politics last week when Rep. Terese Berceau, D-Madison, proposed a bill to ban its teaching in public schools in Wisconsin. The past year of the ' ¦
Upon returning from Lambeau, UW concentrates on the WCHA
By Zach Kukkonen and Jameson Arasi | Feb. 14, 2006Following the spectacle of Saturday's win at Lambeau Field, it is back to business for the No. 4 UW men's hockey team (14-6-2 WCHA, 20-7-2 overall). After the emotion and ' ¦
Bar-time brawls put Majestic in hot water
By Ben Broeren | Feb. 14, 2006Area residents say hip-hop club has gotten out of control
Court date extended until March for two UW freshmen facing hate-crime charges
By Jamie Thomas | Feb. 14, 2006Other defendants have not appeared in court yet
Breakout game from Butch perfectly timed
By Sam Pepper | Feb. 14, 2006Sophomore forward posts double double despite injury
Jumble Jumble Answers
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New Union policy could afford benefits to more employees
By Erica Pelzek | Feb. 14, 2006This time next year, some Memorial Union limited-term employees may find themselves in full-time positions with benefits and higher pay. If approved by Associated Students of Madison's Student Services Finance ' ¦
Republican bill would deny birth control to minors
By Savannah Ziegelbauer | Feb. 14, 2006The Assembly Committee on Family Law and the Senate Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules will hold a joint committee hearing Assembly Bill 991 and Senate Bill 552 today, ' ¦



