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09/08/2009 - Evil Bird

New bill may increase income tax for wealthy

A new bill proposed by state Rep. Cory Mason, D-Racine, could raise the income tax by 1 percent for individuals who earn more than $1 million annually.

Obama's speech beneficial to students

The hubbub surrounding President Obama's Sept. 8 speech to America's school kids has been ridiculously overblown, to say the least.

UHS implements 'surge plan' to combat marked increase in H1N1 cases

UHS is now limiting its availability of routine appointments because of the rapidly increasing number of UW-Madison students reporting flu-like symptoms.

09/08/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

Madison Metro aims to upgrade bus system technology

Madison Metro pushed for modern technology within the city bus system during the Transit and Parking Commission meeting Tuesday night.

09/08/2009 - Charlie and Boomer

09/08/2009 - You Can Run

Obama's speech beneficial for students

Campus organizations promote clean energy

Various campus organizations provided UW-Madison students with food and information about conserving energy, protecting natural resources and appropriately disposing waste Tuesday at a ""Smart Cookout"" on Library Mall.

Unemployment rate jumps to 9.7 percent

The national unemployment rate for August rose to 9.7 percent according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday, with Wisconsin's rate reported at 8.7 percent as of July.

New grocery store planned for U Square

An independently owned and operated grocery store is set to open in the unoccupied space of University Square by early January. Construction will begin later this month.

Sports bar pulls proposal from U Square development

A sports bar and grill set to appear in University Square will no longer grace the corner of Johnson and Lake Street.

Annual Taste of Madison event showcases local restaurants

The Taste of Madison, held on the Capitol Square Saturday and Sunday, proved to be a great way to spend the warm weather while trying new food on a budget.

UW basketball players suspended on multiple burglary charges

According to a UW Athletics statement, Diamond Taylor and Jeremy Glover, both freshmen on the UW-Madison men's basketball team, will face suspensions from the team after taking part in an alleged burglary Sunday morning.

Multicultural Student Center hosts annual reception and orientation

The Multicultural Student Center welcomed UW-Madison students of color to the annual Multicultural Orientation and Reception Friday at Memorial Union.

Potential gubernatorial candidates lay campaign groundwork for 2010 race

Prospective candidates for the 2010 gubernatorial election have begun to enter the public sphere more seriously during the past few weeks after Gov. Jim Doyle confirmed he will not seek re-election.

Stereos hits explosive

The Apples in Stereo's best-of collection sure to win over many.

Co-starters the right move for Badgers

Columnist Matt Fox explains why Bret Bielema was right to name multiple starters at some critical positions',1,1

Focusing back to music

Pitchfork Music Festival does more with less.',1,1