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This Thanksgiving many UW-Madison students will flock home to their families and turkeys. However, for international students, home may be too far away to return to for the short break, ' ¦

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A full time out with Alando Tucker

Nov. 22, 2005

Saturday night, junior forward Alando Tucker scored a career-high 38 points and had 10 rebounds, helping the Badgers defeat Eastern Kentucky 95-89 in the second round of the Paradise Jam ' ¦'

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Fatlip overcomes writer’s block with adequate ’Punk’

By William Temby | Nov. 22, 2005

Released in 2000, the single 'What's Up, Fatlip'? addressed an obvious question'what has the former Pharcyde MC been doing since leaving the group after Labcabincalifornia's 1995 release. On that track, Fatlip sorted through the wreckage of his career and personal life over poppy piano beats. His excruciating self-analysis cut against his delivery and the bright production, creating a brilliant single that promised his future solo album would be worth the wait.

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High-octane Badgers tip off at home

By Adam Putter | Nov. 22, 2005

The men's basketball team began its season in St. Thomas of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Why then, would the Badgers be thrilled to be back in Madison, Wis.? Why would ' ¦'

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Paradise Slam: UW takes tourney crown

By Molly Reppen and Jon Bortin | Nov. 22, 2005

Junior guard Kammron Taylor invested time over this past summer in improving his shot. Three games into the Badgers' young season, it is already paying dividends. Taylor scored 27 points ' ¦

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Barry for Wisconsin

By Matt Fox and Jake Herrera | Nov. 22, 2005

The rain said it all. As 70,000 waited to pay their last respects to the coaching career of Barry Alvarez, the mood could have been merrier. After a disappointing loss ' ¦

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Cold War launches comedy in ’Woods’

By Andrew Hirshman | Nov. 22, 2005

Winter has come to Wisconsin, but it has yet to arrive on a certain park bench on the outskirts of Geneva, Switzerland. This is the setting for the Madison Repertory Theatre's production of 'A Walk in the Woods,' a wooden bench, two rocks, grass and a background of what one character refers to as 'neutral trees.' The play, written by Lee Blessing during the 1980s, concerns arms negotiations between Russia and America during the Cold War.

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Thanksgiving hiatus

Nov. 22, 2005

The Daily Cardinal will be taking a short break for Thanksgiving. In the meantime, all our archives are still accessible through our search function on the right. The Cardinal will ' ¦

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Madison Plan Commission unanimously approves University Square complex

By Michael Groten | Nov. 22, 2005

Group also nixes proposed West Wash. dwelling

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State, UW to strive for energy efficiency this winter

By Sam-Omar Hall | Nov. 22, 2005

With heating costs expected to soar by 60 percent this winter, the highest levels of state government are hunting for a solution. Citing 'record high' energy prices, Gov. Jim Doyle ' ¦

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This looks like a job for Aquaman

By Justin Zyduck and Dimitri Syrkin-Nikolau | Nov. 22, 2005

Well, the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. Enjoy it while you can, for the Christmas shopping season will descend upon you the very instant you come down off your turkey ' ¦'

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Jumble Jumble answers

Nov. 22, 2005

1. petty cash 2. knightcap'

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West Nile virus claims first victim in 14 years

By Sam-Omar Hall and Jeff Rambert | Nov. 21, 2005

A UW-Madison alumnus and principal of Wauwatosa West High died last week of West Nile virus. The death of Tom Steiner, 55, marks the first fatality from West Nile since ' ¦

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The Hangover

By Melanie Shibley - The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 21, 2005

Dear Hangover ~ This past weekend I went to the mall to beat the crowds next weekend and get some of my Christmas shopping out of the way. My friend ' ¦'

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Men, women set for NCAA cross country championships

By Sam Pepper | Nov. 21, 2005

Today will mark the end of the men's and women's cross country season, as they compete in the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Ind. The men will begin action at ' ¦