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Despite nod from advisors, FDA keeps morning-after pill a prescription drug

FDA delays decision; some see political pressure'

Farmers' Market back in town

This Saturday marks the moment when the producers take back the Capitol Square from the bankers. In a place of wing tips and expensive suits, a few straw hats and ' ¦'

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Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno spoke Wednesday to the UW-Madison Law School in a lecture entitled, \National Security, Civil Liberties and Sentencing."" Reno will testify before the Avery Task ' ¦

UW professor helped student join bar suit

Student becomes plaintiff after firm began investigation

Thanks to alders, liberty goes up in smoke

One of the best things about Madison is our vibrant bar scene. Whether we're talking about the Pub, the Blue Velvet, the Plaza or the Paradise Lounge, there are plenty ' ¦

Doyle vetoes 'conscience clause'

Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have allowed medical professionals the discretion to refuse to perform procedures based on the medical professional's moral or religious beliefs. Assembly ' ¦

Weinstein's first novel more slow-moving than poetic

\Apprentice to the Flower Poet Z."" opens with a quote from T.S. Eliot: ""Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal""-an ominous sign for narrator Annabelle. ??College junior Annabelle is a transfer ' ¦'

Wilkie goes for 'Broke' on new album

(Rebel Records) \You can't sing a depressing song while playing the banjo,"" Steve Martin famously quipped. Americana and bluegrass never easily lent themselves to melancholy and depression, often preferring the ' ¦'

Breaking down the Badger NFL hopefuls

Five Wisconsin Badgers will embark on what they hope will be their NFL careers this weekend as they await the NFL Draft set to take place this Saturday and Sunday. ' ¦

Campus groups plan Earth Day observance

Today marks the 34th annual Earth Day and there are a variety of ways students on campus can participate. Activities begin at 9 a.m. on Library Mall. UW-Madison environmental organizations ' ¦

Wetland conservation group brings bucks, ducks to UW

Ducks Unlimited, a nationwide organization of duck hunters interested in wetland conservation, is founding a UW-Madison chapter this spring. \Ducks Unlimited thought [Madison] would be a really conducive place to ' ¦

Protecting home waters

Following a second straight W Cup title, expectations are high for the No. 5 Wisconsin men's rowing team Saturday at the 32nd Annual Midwest Rowing Championships on Lake Wingra, here ' ¦

'Final Straw' lacks sincerity

Madison representatives discuss tuition, city diversity

Local representatives came to discuss main issues concerning the city of Madison with students Wednesday at Memorial Union. Among those in attendance were Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Alds. Mike Verveer, District ' ¦

GOP candidates outline plans to counter Feingold this fall

Four Republican contenders who are vying for the chance to face incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold in November's U.S. Senate election will debate tonight in Madison. State Sen. Bob Welch, R-Town ' ¦

ALRC holds open discussion on performing arts license

The Alcohol License Review Committee held a public forum Wednesday to discuss the possibility of a Visual and Performing Arts License, a move that would give underage students the ability ' ¦

Aveo's 'Battery' fully charged with instrumentation

(Barsuk Records) From the dark, gloomy art on the album cover to the minor keys constructing the songs, Aveo's'

Esposito details Islam policy

The Distinguished Lecture Series, which has brought many famous figures to the UW-Madison campus, concluded for the year Wednesday with author and professor John Esposito. Esposito, founder of the Center ' ¦

Walgreen's cheap thrills lead to bad trip

In about three weeks, I will graduate from this world-class, degree-granting institution. I have learned a lot, and I wish I had the time to let you know all the ' ¦

A novel idea: tax breaks for stable families

Let's get it on the table now: Kids do best when they are in stable families. The question is then, \how can we promote this situation?"" Conservatives who oppose gay ' ¦