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Pavement resurfaces

Bush pulling further right

1960 was an exciting year for me. As a recent college graduate and new Navy ensign, I was embarking on my life as an adult. Perhaps most exciting was registering ' ¦

Beware of the 'jerry curl' curse

If you're reading this, that means the world didn't end, as some predicted it would, when the Boston Red Sox finally won their elusive World Series. It's been two days ' ¦

For theater chains, 'Saw' a massacre

All movies have the ability to disappoint, but it seems that scary movies carry the majority of this burden. This is certainly not surprising, especially after considering the genre's recent ' ¦'

City makes final push for safe Halloween

Despite festivities turning riotous the past two years, university and city officials are optimistic the focus on Halloween as a community event will create a positive atmosphere this weekend. UW-Madison ' ¦

State Street designers vote to increase bike parking

The Madison State Street Design Oversight Committee voted unanimously Thursday night to double the number of bike racks along the 100-block of State Street, ending the ongoing problem of parking ' ¦

80,000 flock to see Kerry

When Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry relocated a planned rally at the state Capitol this past September, he vowed to return to downtown Madison. He kept his promise Thursday, appearing ' ¦

Feature Column

Elections bearable with chocolate chips

Lady icers set to skate versus SC State

The Wisconsin women's hockey team (3-1-0 Western Collegiate Hockey Association, 5-1-0 overall) hopes to rebound this weekend after suffering their first loss of the season last week. The No. 5 ' ¦

Play in the dark at Nattspil

With no sign, a mess of construction next door and bicycles propped out front, one of Madison's best evening hangouts is easy to miss. Nattspil, 211 King Street, fuses good ' ¦'

Taking Madison back from politics

Recently, I was walking down State Street, when a man with a clipboard approached me. He asked me a question that has bombarded all of us for months. \Excuse me, ' ¦'

UW gets another chance against Gophers

At intermission of this Saturday's Halloween Bash, a break from the contest between Wisconsin's women's volleyball team (7-3 Big Ten, 13-5 overall) and No. 2 Minnesota (9-1, 20-2), a costume ' ¦

Bar owners hire extra staff to manage costumed revelers

Wigs, makeup pose difficulties for bouncers

Freedoms at stake Nov. 2, says Libertarian candidate

Libertarian presidential candidate Michael Badnarik strongly criticized the U.S. government for rescinding Constitutional freedoms during a speech Wednesday at the Red Gym. \If you vote for the Democrats or the ' ¦

For undecided students, trip to voting booth still uncertain

Vote for Change. Rock the Vote. Vote or Die. These slogans have been incessantly pumped into the brains of students across America over the past few months, yet according to ' ¦

UW quietly canceled Halloween concert

University will not say who scheduled major Sat. event

Freshman balances crew, school

Leif Bergquist's back hurts. Maybe that's because he's been sitting in class for two hours straight, the back of an unyielding, plastic desk digging into his spine. Or maybe it's ' ¦'

Calhoun returns home to help Wisconsin

Two years ago Brian Calhoun's freshman season ended with a painful memory when his Colorado Buffaloes were stunned 31-28 in overtime by his home-state team, the Wisconsin Badgers. As Calhoun ' ¦

Here is why you should give me your vote

What an amazing adventure this has been, running for the United States Congress. I never even ran for Student Council. I want people to know that one of the real ' ¦

Mind Your Morsels

Q: Is it true that the taurine in Red Bull gives you energy? A: Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid. Your body needs it to function, but it will ' ¦'