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Mar. 1, 2005Under intense public pressure over its allegiance to Syria, the Lebanese government abruptly resigned Monday even though it appeared likely to have survived a no-confidence vote in parliament. The resignation ' ¦
Under intense public pressure over its allegiance to Syria, the Lebanese government abruptly resigned Monday even though it appeared likely to have survived a no-confidence vote in parliament. The resignation ' ¦
Tonight's game between the No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers (9-5 Big Ten, 19-7 overall) and the Indiana Hoosiers (9-5, 14-11) will have added significance as both squads enter tied for third ' ¦
I really just wanted someone to stick me with about a billion needles full of ink. A large, menacing skull and crossbones tattoo on my left bicep-a physical sign of ' ¦'
Every team has its star and for Indiana, junior guard Bracey Wright has been shining the brightest this season. The Hoosiers are right on the heels of the Badgers in ' ¦'
Though he has graduated from this fine university with a degree in linguistics, Tim still contemplates further studies. He may use his knowledge of language to travel the world and ' ¦'
When Matthew Dowd, a leading Bush campaign strategist, forecasted in July 2004 the GOP would reap 38 to 40 percent of the Latino vote, the professional punditry responded with a ' ¦
Any intentional act \to claim effort for the work or efforts of another without authorization or citation"" is academic misconduct, according to UW-Madison academic misconduct policy. This includes signing friends' ' ¦
The Wisconsin women's basketball team hoped to pull out a road win in their final game before the Big Ten Tournament. Unfortunately, freshman guard Jolene Anderson's game-high 26-point performance proved ' ¦
Trek will benefit Habitat for Humanity
A good sign of a talented basketball team is its ability to rebound from losses, making sure to put together as few losing streaks as possible. An even better sign ' ¦
The Bush administration's propaganda machine continues to unravel courtesy of \Jeff Gannon."" President Bush's hypocrisy is clear-he touts the virtues of open societies to other countries, but attempts to manipulate ' ¦
I've come to believe that this world has become obsessed with failure-not simply the failures of others, but of our own individual failings. Seldom do I hear people rejoice over ' ¦
The alliance between University Theatre and the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre is perfect for the staging of Bernard Shaw's \Misalliance,"" a Victorian, comedic soap opera with social overtones. This first co-production, ' ¦'
With its Western Collegiate Hockey Association championship hopes riding on the line, the No. 6 Wisconsin men's hockey team traveled to North Dakota for a series with the Sioux. Unfortunately ' ¦
Cross-country ski fans, including several UW-Madison students, united at the legendary Birkebeiner race over the weekend. The American Birkebeiner drew more than 8,000 contestants and 20,000 spectators filling the woods ' ¦
When a studio releases a movie with a title like \Cursed,"" they open themselves up for a lot of possible criticism. It would be easy to say ""Cursed"" lives up ' ¦'
Approximately 45 UW-Madison students will travel Wednesday to Selma, Ala. to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Right to Vote and the Bridge Crossing Jubilee. Students are making this four-day ' ¦