Ryan Gattis' debut novel 'Kung Fu High School,' exploring the story of a high school split into gangs and controlled by a psychotic drug dealer, is as ambitious and fierce as any Jet Li film and even more of a ride. It's a work of fiction that feels almost real, with long paragraphs of tight details putting every drop of blood on the page.
For car-addicted Americans, high gas prices and smoggy skies may soon be nothing more than bad memories of the petroleum era. Two promising new developments in alternative fuels could replace ' ¦
After the first two weeks of the 2005-2006 season, five players have begun to stand out from the rest. It is likely that one of them will be named the ' ¦'
Madison expects to spend at least $1.5 million from reserve funds this year, due in large part to payments to police. The Madison Police Department alone is about $1 million ' ¦
You would not exactly call the Wisconsin Badgers (4-1 overall) front court players, Brian Butch, Greg Stiemsma and Jason Chappell a three-headed monster. Not yet that is. The trio of ' ¦'
Pomegranates could combat prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death for men, according to the results of a recent study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Currently, two million ' ¦'
Signaling a possible end to the university administration's stonewalling on the debate over university clothing and sweatshop labor, Chancellor John Wiley urged students to purchase UW-licensed apparel at rock bottom ' ¦
I'll be the first to admit that a column is one of the worst mediums to discuss the importance of a topic as far-reaching and widely researched as evolution'it's like trying to write 'War & Peace' as a pop-up book. Call it hubris, but I tried to do just that a little over two weeks ago, defending evolution in the face of Intelligent Design and the six to four Kansas decision to teach it.
Senior forward Kjersten Bakke is the type of player that every coach loves to have on their team.
Beginning floor plans for the new Student Activity Center in the new University Square complex were revealed Wednesday night during a forum held by the SAC Committee. Various groups and ' ¦
Key principles underlying the American occupation of Iraq are under scrutiny after President Bush outlined a strategy for victory in Iraq Wednesday. Bush spoke at the U.S. Naval Academy in ' ¦
Q: With projects due and finals around the corner, I was wondering if all these caffeinated beverages are really safe to drink, and if so how much? A: According to ' ¦'
Former state Sen. Brian Burke, D-Milwaukee, was sentenced to six months in jail Wednesday for unorthodox campaign practices involving his run for attorney general in 2002. Burke pled guilty to ' ¦
UW awaits result of Pac 10, Big 12 championship games
Hunziker Like the Wolf'
As finals loom over us, how will we ever find the energy to make it through? With a slew of exams facing me last week, a man with monster thighs gave me the answer: the Livestrong diet. If Lance Armstrong's diet can power him through the Pyrenees, then it could surely drive me through my exams. Eating 7,000 calories in one day sounded daunting, but only Mr. Yellow Jersey himself could top my determination.
Revenge will be on the minds of the men's basketball team and their 'grateful red' fan base when the Pepperdine Waves ride into town this Saturday. Last year, the Badgers ' ¦'
Sagittarius: Nov. 22'Dec. 21 I gotta change my mind tonight / I can still change my mind tonight Capricorn Dec. 22'Jan. 19 I'll be in the back room drinking my ' ¦'
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