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Nader fights to get name on Wis. ballot

Supporters believe they have attained enough signatures

City Council opens tap on drink specials in three bars

The City Council voted Tuesday to revoke a voluntary drink special restriction that sparked controversy and even an antitrust lawsuit in recent months. Without any discussion or debate, the council ' ¦

One thousand deaths evoke the true costs of Iraq war

Staff Opinion

Kickin' it, old school

Schmoldt .45

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A UW-Madison student was robbed near the 200 block of West Gilman Street walking home alone after bar time, according to a press release from the Madison Police Department. According ' ¦

Strong ticket sales boost Overture optimism

With the grand opening of the Overture Center for the Performing Arts, 201 State St., less than two weeks away, ticket sales are right where they should be, according to ' ¦

UW-Madison researchers may have found important Alzheimer's breakthrough

Until recently, the only treatment for Alzheimer's disease was a series of drugs that slowed but did not stop the disease's progression. But now two UW-Madison scientists have discovered that ' ¦

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The university is beginning to ticket and tow unlicensed mopeds, according to a university statement. State law requires proof of registration, such as a license plate, must be attached to ' ¦

Renovations score big with fans

The experience of a Badger football game in Camp Randall Stadium has been enhanced by $107.9 million in renovations-renovations toward which fans gave almost unanimous approval. \Definitely worth it. Definitely ' ¦

Fear of crime, while merited, should not ruin lives

The situation is a familiar one. Returning from an evening out, it's 3 a.m. and only the occasional streetlight pierces what is otherwise a pitch-black night. Strolling past alleys and ' ¦

Noble way off in targeting underagers

Noble Wray is the acting chief of Madison police. \Acting"" means the real chief quit, and Noble is just filling in. But you can interpret ""acting"" however you'd like. Noble ' ¦'

100 block of State Street finally reopens for business

With the snip of a giant ribbon by appropriately sized scissors, state and city officials helped introduce the reconstructed 100 block of State Street, just in time for the two-week ' ¦

Alvarez earns 100th victory

It took the Badgers three games and the wait of an entire offseason, but Wisconsin Head Coach Barry Alvarez finally got his 100th win Saturday afternoon as the Badgers opened ' ¦

Edwards, McCain stump in Wis.

WAUKESHA, Wis. - Democratic Vice Presidential nominee John Edwards pointedly criticized President Bush's administration for failing to move the United States forward in the past four years as he stumped ' ¦

Cast, director burn down 'Wicker Park'

One of the titles originally used for \Wicker Park"" was ""Obsessed."" However, that title was one that Wicker's star, Josh Hartnett, didn't like. He said, ""Obsessed"" sounds like such a ' ¦'

Stocco impresses in Camp Randall debut

In between momentum killers such as five minute delays to decide where to place the ball or senior running back Anthony Davis' injury that had all of the record-setting Camp ' ¦

Campus LGBT take offense with Bush convention remarks

Members of the UW-Madison Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Campus Center are less than pleased with President George W. Bush's comments regarding same-sex marriage made during a speech at the ' ¦

Badger women's soccer brings home title

The UW women's soccer team kept its momentum going this weekend, grabbing 2-1 and 3-2 victories on the road at the Nike Tiger Invitational. The wins boosted the team's record ' ¦

Affiliated bookstore would help students

Here we are again: Another year at UW-Madison filled with football games, parties and-overpriced textbooks? The first week of school has brought about one very unfortunate reminder: The students aren't ' ¦