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Preseason college rankings should be scrapped

Columnist Scott Kellogg explains how arbitrary preseason rankings have an unfair impact

09/04/2009 - Evil Bird

Movies you may have missed this summer

The Cardinal discusses 5 movies you may have missed this summer'

09/04/2009 - Charlie and Boomer

Man assaulted on night of birthday

A 19-year-old Waunakee man who came to Madison to celebrate his birthday, was instead punched in the mouth by a stranger along the 800 block of West Johnson Street early Wednesday morning.

A series of seven spectacular albums shipped out this summer

For all the albums you missed this summer, The Cardinal is here to fill you in'

Receivers Roll On

Badger receivers and offense are set to play a dominant role on the team this season'

09/04/2009 - You Can Run

More trouble for Rodriguez and Michigan

Despite their often lofty status, Michigan looks ready for a stumble this season and facing off against the Badgers Nov. 11.'

Hike makes states cigarette tax fifth highest in country

Wisconsin became the state with the fifth highest cigarette tax in the nation after a new 75-cent tax was instituted Tuesday.

Edgewater faces more hurdles with new design

At the Urban Design Commission meeting held late Wednesday, the Edgewater Hotel faced tough criticism of its proposed redesigns for the aging hotel.

If kinks are worked out, Wisconsin could surprise the NCAA football world

Nico sets out a gameplan for Badger success this season.'

Governor’s race heating up with Doyle bowing out

The 2010 race for the governor's mansion just got interesting. Gov. Jim Doyle's recent announcement that he will not run for a third term initially came as a shock, but quickly made sense. Doyle's stumpy approval ratings would have made the 2010 battle difficult, even in the current era of Democratic dominance. 

Tolzien, Phillips prepare to share duties

Junior quarterback Scott Tolzien and freshman quarterback Curt Phillips get ready to split snaps Saturday against NIU

ASM revises freshman eligibility policies

First-year students with more than 24 credits are now eligible to run for freshman seats in ASM after the bylaws were amended at Wednesday's meeting.

Burglars strike downtown residences

Several downtown burglaries have been reported in recent weeks, forcing students to stay vigilant and make sure doors and windows stay locked while valuable items are kept out of view.

The mystery \r \r behind \r \r segregated \r \r fees

The SSFC regulates funding for student organizations at the university. But some students wonder how exactly the process works and how it benefits them.'

Mayor requests $37 million for new public library in budget

Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz officially endorsed plans for the renovation of the Central Library, located at 201 W. Mifflin St., at a press conference held Monday morning.

09/04/2009 - The Graph Giraffe

A community of music

The community of music at Lollapalooza is discussed'