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8889 launches grand ’Music’

By Bridget Maniaci | Dec. 9, 2005

With a Brit-pop sensibility that hearkens back to the late '90s and channels Blur with a dash of Oasis, local Madison band 8889's first full length album My Music Plan shows a healthy disregard for all trends indie and moves decidedly into the genre of smooth guitar pop. 8889 clearly demonstrates potential and the possession of songcraft building blocks necessary to become lasting musicians.

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UW experts find setbacks, hope in research on AIDS

By Shira Nanus | Dec. 9, 2005

By Shira Nanus The Daily Cardinal Three UW-Madison professors and one UW-Madison alumna spoke Thursday night at Birge Hall about the approach to understanding and treating the global HIV/AIDS epidemic ' ¦

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MG&E power plant under fire for excessive pollution

By Andrew Geisthardt | Dec. 9, 2005

The City of Madison Commission on the Environment will hold a public meeting Monday, Dec. 12 to discuss a particularly controversial Madison power plant.

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But most of all I'm thankful for...

By Eric Jensen | Dec. 9, 2005

'Tis the season to be inexplicably cheerful. Snow is on the ground (my wish was granted), temperatures are plummeting (an excuse to conserve body heat), and a not wholly-commercialized holiday ' ¦'

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Doling out some ho ho ho

Dec. 9, 2005

As materialism hits its high-point this gift-giving season, some relief for the soul can be found in the countless Madison area volunteering opportunities. Giving a little time can make all ' ¦'

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Regents detail tuition break possibilities

By Will Hoverman and Jamie Thomas | Dec. 9, 2005

The UW System Board of Regents discussed several models to increase access for low-income students to system schools Thursday, including a plan that would require students to take a pledge ' ¦

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Music industry needs starving artists

By Oren Rosenberg | Dec. 9, 2005

Have you ever seen a movie that ends with an explosion? Not just any explosion. Picture a renegade cop driving a truck full of explosives into a B-17 brimming with ' ¦

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State to sue federal gov’t over Plan B delays

Dec. 9, 2005

Gov. Jim Doyle formally granted the state approval to sue the Food and Drug Administration over malfeasance regarding delayed approval of emergency contraceptives, also known as Plan B, for over-the-counter sale.

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Downtown parking prices may increase to cover new ramp

By Benjamin Broeren | Dec. 9, 2005

Members of the Transit and Parking Commission discussed raising parking rates to help pay for reconstruction and maintenance of major parking facilities Thursday. The rate-raising proposal would increase on-street parking ' ¦

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Irish up next in Sweet 16 match

By Zach Kukkonen | Dec. 9, 2005

Wack one double figure dig match off NCAA record

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Senior effort given on sophomore CD

By Beth Wick | Dec. 9, 2005

For a band that embodies energy, originality, talent and diversity in its acclaimed debut album, it is hard to come back with a second album stronger than the first. Bands ' ¦'

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Reacting to bad gifts

By Iris Brey | Dec. 9, 2005

The worst thing about receiving a bad present is not knowing how to react or look natural when you open it. Christmas Eve is a pretext to stare at the ' ¦'

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Banks’ gritty effort not enough for Badgers

By Chris Lindeke | Dec. 9, 2005

After an abysmal first half, the UW women's basketball team could not fully recover and were defeated by South Dakota State by a final score of 68-65.

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Reader of the Day: Zach Ballweg

Dec. 9, 2005

On the Ball'

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Letters to the Editor

Dec. 9, 2005

In defense of Bobby Lockhart

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Pavelski leads Badgers to the top

By Maureen Backman and Zach Kukkonen | Dec. 8, 2005

Sophomore forward Joe Pavelski has been providing much of Wisconsin's offensive punch during their 14-game unbeaten streak. Pavelski scored nine points (five goals) against cross-state rival Minnesota this past weekend. ' ¦'

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Those ’jeans’ don’t make you look fat...

By Dan Tierney | Dec. 8, 2005

Last Friday I was really jonesin' for some episodes of 'Law and Order'; it had been a long week and I was anxious to get reacquainted with my bed for a marathon nap. Before I made it home, I ran into an old classmate. The following is an excerpt of our exchange:

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Dominant star has proven key to victory

By Michael Worringer and JoEllen Amato | Dec. 8, 2005

Tucker next in line of elite players in Marquette/Wisconsin battle'

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Horkoscopes

Dec. 8, 2005

From the Album Hot Fuss by the Killers'

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Jump Ball

By Ryan Reszel | Dec. 8, 2005

Wisconsin vs. Marquette'