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Fischerspooner's 'Odyssey' takes listener on a voyage
By DJ Pangburn | Apr. 14, 2005In all truth, many thought Odyssey would prove to be a monumental failure, something akin to Weezer's self-destructive follow up to Pinkerton, or Daft Punk's most recent offering. As brilliant ' ¦'
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'Darkstalkers' sequel features all that made Capcom's series great
By Peter Basgen | Apr. 14, 2005Capcom's lesser known gem of a fighting series is back. The Darkstalkers have risen from the dead on the PSP, and they are more fun than ever. For those who ' ¦'
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State closer to lowering city's min. wage
By Michael Worringer | Apr. 14, 2005Madison's ability to set its own minimum wage took a hit Wednesday after the state Senate voted to ban local governments from setting independent wage ordinances. The bill would pre-empt ' ¦
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'Songs' misses the Full Effect
By William Temby | Apr. 14, 2005Reggie and the Full Effect is a confusing project. Reggie's debut album was 1998's Greatest Hits: 1984-1987-this was quickly followed by another oddly titled release, 2000's Promotional Copy. These albums ' ¦'
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Biting into dieting trends
By Sarah Wieckert | Apr. 14, 2005We have all seen the familiar face of the great Dr. Atkins grinning at us from the Barnes & Noble display with a reminder to beware of
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Staff Opinion: Time running short for Mifflin date
Apr. 14, 2005Mayor, police must realistically consider April 30
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Ticked off about tickets
By Joe Hasler | Apr. 14, 2005Everybody has his or her own reason for choosing to go to school here. Some dig the nightlife. Others came for the academics. I even have a friend who came ' ¦
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UW-Madison's religious studies program not just preparation for preachers
By Amanda Infield and Sam Marz | Apr. 14, 2005The title eligious studies"" usually conjures images of churches and traditional worship. However, the religious studies program at UW-Madison examines the role of religion in every context except the stereotypical perspective. The program has become quite an attractive major for students, both religious and not, at UW-Madison, according to professor and undergraduate advisor Ronald Troxel.
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Students confront UW System president over tuition increases
By Will McClain | Apr. 14, 2005Representatives of several student organizations gathered Wednesday in Tripp Commons to take UW System President Kevin Reilly to task for rising tuition costs. Members of Associated Students of Madison and ' ¦
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UW puts together complete game in win over Crusaders
Apr. 14, 2005Winning is the best medicine, and nothing cures a six-game skid like winning big. The Wisconsin softball team got back on track at Valpo Softball Field in Valparaiso, Ind., Wednesday ' ¦
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Apr. 14, 2005Madison West Mifflin Street residents and neighboring areas received a letter from Captain Mary Schauf of the Madison Police Department Wednesday morning stating that the Mifflin Street Block Party's official ' ¦
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'Zastrozzi' questions good and evil
By Robyn Kaplan | Apr. 14, 2005Many wonder if there might be a way to renew a lost faith or solve the problems of the world without using violence. These themes are explored in the University ' ¦'
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Beer tax could curb binge drinking
By Evelyn Kusnawirianto and Tom Walsh | Apr. 14, 2005The recent proposal to increase the beer tax may give hope to improving the binge-drinking problem here at UW-Madison. Binge drinking has been one of the most frustrating problems confronted ' ¦
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WisconsinEye to hold state Legislature accountable
By Nick Barbash | Apr. 14, 2005I think my colleague Jake Herrera may have to steel himself for disappointment after challenging state Rep. Daniel LeMahieu, R-Oostberg, to explain his reasons for introducing a bill that would ' ¦
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Tennis teams gear up for stretch run
By Chris Lindeke | Apr. 14, 2005The UW women's tennis team will play host to No. 54 Illinois (4-2 Big Ten, 10-7 overall) and No. 50 Purdue (4-2, 7-10) this Saturday and Sunday at Nielsen Tennis ' ¦
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The Gomers fulfill Madison's small live karaoke niche with skill and ease
By Bridget Maniaci and The Daily Cardinal Arts Columnists | Apr. 14, 2005Every Tuesday night, a lively crowd of music enthusiasts comes to the High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., decked out in their best clothes to belt out Janis Joplin, ' ¦'
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Proposed Picnic Point bike ban divides community
By Jackie Martin | Apr. 14, 2005Picnic Point was originally created for pedestrians, but over the years it has become a more common path for bicyclists. Strong debate has surfaced over whether or not bicyclists should ' ¦
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UW breeding two-headed run game
By Clint Robus | Apr. 14, 2005After two promising years resulted in two inconsistent and injury-plagued seasons, the Wisconsin football team lost one of its most explosive and dangerous running backs in school history in departed ' ¦
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PSP shrinks PS2, enlarges capability
By Sam Karp and Peter Basgen | Apr. 14, 2005With the PlayStation Portable, Sony has officially staked its claim in the portable gaming market. This killer gadget is the latest and greatest piece of portable tech and the envy ' ¦'
