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Here's a toast to the rest of 'em

I am Dan Marfield, and I approve of his message

Movie columnist reconsiders 'Fahrenheit 9/11' in time for election'

The Cardinal guide to trivial election indicators

Every election cycle, a number of important indicators come to light. A change in the economy might mean a change in the president. Approval ratings rise and fall, jobs move ' ¦'

Bauer, Macy lead lady icers in sweep of St. Cloud

The No. 5 Wisconsin women's hockey team (5-1-0 Western Collegiate Hockey Association, 7-1-0 overall) earned its third sweep of the season this weekend, taking out St. Cloud State (2-6-0, 2-6-0) ' ¦

Halloween's future 'in peril'

Event ends with pepper spray for third year in a row

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Dip into some salsa

We trick, they treat: Local celebs dish candy to Cardinal

Regardless of policies and politics, on Oct. 31 all of Madison unites behind the essential platforms of Halloween-costumes and candy. On Sunday night, The Daily Cardinal made trick-or-treating rounds to ' ¦

Students vote for season tix

The UW Athletic Department announced Thursday that 2,100 students will receive season tickets for the upcoming men's basketball season after all. Following a survey conducted by the Athletic Department earlier ' ¦

Where's the proof against less-lethal weapons?

Kate McCormack's article (\Less lethal weapons can still be killers,"" Opinion Column, Oct. 25) is just as flawed as she claims ""less lethal"" weapons to be. McCormack negligently uses statistics ' ¦

GOP objects to extended voting hours

When Madison City Clerk Ray Fisher decided to extend office hours on the day of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry's Madison rally, Republicans cried foul. The Wisconsin State Elections Board's ' ¦

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 ' ¦

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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 ' ¦'