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Proposed policy would ensure ethical research, grant legislative oversight
By Dana Hamilton | Feb. 27, 2006Critics say stem cell innovations unnecessary
University Theatre brings Jane Austen classic to life
By Mollie Levison and Sam Karp | Feb. 27, 2006University Theatre could not have picked a more appropriate time to stage Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice.' Only a few months after the popular movie remake, it seems that anything ' ¦'
NetID passwords must change to fit security standards
Feb. 27, 2006Within the next year, all Wiscmail users must change their passwords to comply with new minimum-security standards to prevent hacking of e-mail accounts and loss of personal information, the UW-Madison ' ¦
Badger fans say goodbye to Nixon
By Maria Boncyk | Feb. 27, 2006Sunday's matchup between Wisconsin and Minnesota was a game for the ages. Not because it was fantastic basketball, but because it was about celebrating ages'that is to say, celebrating senior ' ¦
Lower beer garden capacity could hurt bars
By Sandra Knisely | Feb. 27, 2006With the Madison Fire Department proposing a new capacity maximum on outdoor beer gardens, some Madison bars may have to brace for a drop in income on football Saturdays. Beer ' ¦
Accusations abound over gay marriage
By Maureen Backman and Dana Hamilton | Feb. 27, 2006With the state Assembly poised to take final action Tuesday on whether to allow a constitutional amendment explicitly defining marriage between one man and one woman, critics warn of ulterior ' ¦
Blunders burn Badgers on road
By Zach Kukkonen | Feb. 24, 2006EVANSTON, ILL.'In order to have the best chance of winning Thursday's matchup with Northwestern (5-8 Big Ten, 13-12 overall), the Badgers (8-5, 18-8) needed to stop the double-pronged attack of ' ¦
Wisconsin Rep. Ron Kind cautions against port deal
By Ben Broeren | Feb. 24, 2006U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis., criticized the pending deal to cede control of several eastern-U.S. ports to Dubai Ports World Thursday. DPW is a state-owned company of the United Arab ' ¦
Can you hear me now? King’s latest gets bad reception
By Jessica Ellertson | Feb. 24, 2006Roaming charges and dropped calls are the least of your concerns. What if instead of a bomb or biological warfare, terrorists attack using your cell phone? This is the basic premise of 'Cell,' Stephen King's newest thriller. The novel tells the story of Clay Riddell and various other refugees in the aftermath of The Pulse, an unexplained 'virus' that attacks people through their cell phones. Violence ensues as the 'phone crazies' first attack each other, and then begin to evolve into zombie-like creatures with group telepathic powers. The only ones saved from this terrible fate are the people not using their cell phones during or after The Pulse. The story follows Clay and his loyal band of followers as they head north in search of loved ones. Making various stops along the way, more people join their group in the struggle for survival in a now- uncertain world.
Reader of the Day: Alan Talaga
By Andrew Haffner | Feb. 24, 2006???Education??? Can Mend a Fractured World'
Woods ’Ames’ for weekend tourney title
By Connor McKnight | Feb. 24, 2006I spent nearly all summer playing golf. Sure, I had a job at a restaurant, but I worked nights. That meant I was a twentysomething guy with a decent amount of disposable income stranded in Hayward, Wis. for three of the nicest months of the year. I decided to play a lot of golf.
Best of Big Ten slated to compete at Shell
By Nate Carey | Feb. 24, 2006The Wisconsin women's track and field team is set to host the 2006 Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championship this weekend at the Shell. Defending indoor champion Michigan will ' ¦
State bill would tighten immigrant identification laws
By Savannah Ziegelbauer and Kristen Johnson | Feb. 24, 2006A proposal passed by the state Senate Thursday requires undocumented immigrants present valid proof of residence in order to obtain a driver's license or state-issued identification card. If made law, ' ¦
Try the Dairy Drunk-O-Meter today!
By Jon Steffen | Feb. 24, 2006With the boom of the California dairy industry in the early '90s, Wisconsin lost the title of 'The Dairy State.' However, we are still the nation's leading producer of cheese ' ¦'
Voter turnout low in Dane County Board election
By Kyle Dropp | Feb. 24, 2006Only 500 voters made trip out to the polls Tuesday
This Just In: Yemens and blondes have bright evolutionary prospects
By Eric Jensen | Feb. 24, 2006Blondes bombard broadcast television, have more fun After enduring centuries of hair color jokes, blondes will have the last laugh, according to Slate Magazine editor Jack Shafer. In his report, ' ¦'
State expanding biotech facilities
By Katie Schneck | Feb. 24, 2006Money pledged to UW programs, research center



