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Man struck by car, suffers minor injuries
Feb. 22, 2002A Madison man was hit by a car crossing West Johnson Street Thursday. Madison Police Sgt. Chuck Weiss said according to witness accounts, a man who appeared to be in ' ¦
Johnson, State plans may merge
By Danielle Szulczewski | Feb. 22, 2002Members of the Madison Downtown Coordinating Committee discussed incorporation of the West Johnson Street construction plan and State Street redesign plan Thursday. Committee member Eric Roang said recent budget concerns ' ¦
Parents must not rely on CD, movie censor ratings
By William Temby | Feb. 22, 2002Sometimes the easiest route isn't the best one. I wonder if many parents today realize how true that is. In our \instant gratification"" society, most kids can convince their parents ' ¦
Road trip up next
By Josh Salm | Feb. 22, 2002UW men's hockey fights for home ice in Gopher territory
Focus on student-athletes following Towers incident
By Eric Bain | Feb. 22, 2002The expectations and obligations of college student-athletes could be described as staggering. They are expected to lift weights, make it to class, study, attend practice and be accessible to local ' ¦
Video shows kidnapped journalist dead; investigation continues
Feb. 22, 2002ISLAMABAD, Pakistan'Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was abducted a month ago while investigating Islamic militants, has been killed by his captors, the newspaper and officials in the United ' ¦
UHS, activity center home top priority
By Meghan Thompson | Feb. 22, 2002The construction of a new building to house University Health Services and a student activity center is the university's top priority in terms of its facilities budget, according to an ' ¦
U.S. Army helicopter crashes in Philippines
Feb. 22, 2002WASHINGTON'A U.S. Army helicopter carrying 12 U.S. troops crashed at sea in the Philippines early Friday, the Pentagon said. Philippine officials said three U.S. soldiers had been rescued, apparently by ' ¦
SSFC gives final approval to SERF expansion project
By Courtney Heeren | Feb. 21, 2002UW-Madison officials hope to break ground in the Southeast Recreational Facility expansion project next month, the final approval of which was passed Wednesday evening. After a five-year process, the Student ' ¦
Olympic spirit overcomes NBC, critics
By Braden Smith | Feb. 21, 2002Dedication, excitement shine through the commercialism
A bright future in store for Minnesota's Rickert
By Whitney Newman and RA Barahona | Feb. 21, 2002Tremendous athletic ability, remarkable skill and hard work: These qualities define Minnesota freshman forward Rick Rickert. \He's in so many facets of the game,"" Wisconsin Head Coach Bo Ryan said. ' ¦'
Urban Design Commission expresses skepticism for proposed BW-3's volleyball court on State St.
By Ben Sykes | Feb. 21, 2002Volleyballs, beach chairs and beer. Sounds like a beach party, except it could be on State Street if Greg Meyers, owner of Buffalo Wild Wings, 529 State St., is allowed ' ¦
Wiley: Camp Randall renovations on hold
By Courtney Clement | Feb. 21, 2002Citing budget cutbacks, unforeseen costs and shortfalls in fund-raising goals, UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley announced Wednesday the renovation of Camp Randall Stadium will be delayed. \There is no reduction whatsoever ' ¦
Panel considers role of intercollegiate athletics on university campuses
By Alexandra Gekas | Feb. 21, 2002In an urban studies class at the University of Tennessee, officials changed the grade of a student athlete four times, from an initial incomplete to a C, which took him ' ¦
'Crossroads' takes a wrong turn
Feb. 21, 2002Once again, it is time for moviegoers to learn a valuable after-school-special lesson: Growing up may be hard, but there will always be friends to count on. Imagine three 8-year-old ' ¦'
WSUM studies the science of building an audience
By Polly Brennan | Feb. 21, 2002When WSUM, Madison Student Radio, began broadcasting over the Internet in 1997, it had a limited following, according to WSUM Communications Director Ethan Cowen. \It's hard to market something only ' ¦




