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Thompson undecided if running for office

Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson said today he is still not decided on whether he will run for office this year.

Chai Truffle

At first taste I was dizzy from this intense chocolate. It smells like chai, but the first notes are not quite familiar – and vaguely (though strangely not in a negative way) reminiscent of bug spray. The familiar chai flavor seeps in as the flavors parade past the palate. Another favorite.

Passion Fruit Vanilla Truffle

Passion Fruit Winged Truffle

Vanilla Crème Brûlée

Ying Yang Chocolate

With a milk chocolate shell and a creamy center, the Yin Yang finds balance between flavor and texture. As it melts away, a savory jasmine tea flavor explodes onto your palate. The accurate embodiment of the tea is something to come back to whether you find nirvana or not.

UW-Madison student receives Churchill Scholarship

UW-Madison student Daniel Lecoanet will spend the 2010-‘11 school year in the United Kingdom participating in a mathematical program with scholars from around the world.

Heart Shaped Raspberry Truffle

Hazelnut Praline Milk Chocolate

Raspberry Chipotle

Raspberry Chipotle is a David Bacco seasonal. It has a smooth texture with an unmistakable raspberry purée center. The heat from the chipotle is very subtle, but noticeable.

Decoding L-O-V-E

Create online profile? Check. Upload photo? Check. Fill out personality questionnaire? Check. Mail in cheek swab sample? Huh?

Sour Cherry Truffle

Allied Drive community evolves, sees drop in crime and poverty rates

For many UW students the city of Madison really is just ""77 square miles surrounded by reality."" But students who venture outside the campus' bubble of higher education, vibrant political activism and its college-town atmosphere may discover outliers like Allied Drive, which has notoriously been one square mile of chronic destitution surrounded by the Madison Police Department.

Extensive overtime hours raise Madison Metro safety concerns

A Madison bus driver who worked overtime was the highest paid city government employee of 2009, raising questions as to how safe and fiscally responsible the practice of allowing unlimited overtime is.

Harvard graduate encourages activism

Derrick Ashong, Harvard graduate, musician, actor and political activist, discussed the importance of activism in bringing positive change to the country at the Distinguished Lecture Series Wednesday. In his presentation, Ashong said to change the country's political and economic situation, everyone needs to be involved in this process, not only politicians.

ASM approves campaign to help increase work-study pay

The Associated Students of Madison created an information-gathering campaign at a Student Council meeting Wednesday, focusing on financial aid for UW-Madison students on campus, specifically with regard for work-study employment programs.

Martin defends UW primate research ethics

Chancellor Biddy Martin wrote a response Wednesday to the members of the Dane County Board of Supervisors, who have recently expressed concerns with the ethics of primate research at UW-Madison.

UW student remembered by friends, family

""Dedicated"" is the word friends and family use to describe Jeffrey Slosarczyk, a UW-Madison senior who passed away Feb. 5.

Legislators say new job bill may be costly

Three state representatives are asking Gov. Jim Doyle for a cost estimate for his proposed Clean Energy Jobs Act, which aims to curb global warming in Wisconsin.

Pharmacy school raises $22M in 6-year campaign

The UW-Madison School of Pharmacy recently announced it raised more than $22 million with its People and Programs Campaign, first launched in 2004.