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09/16/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

UW-Madison study reveals changing of Wisconsin climate

Two UW-Madison climate experts said Wisconsin may be nearing a tipping point with respect to environmental warming at a forum Tuesday in Engineering Hall.

ASM proposes new board to oversee funds

 The Associated Students of Madison Student Council will vote Wednesday on the creation of a new student board to oversee funds from the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates.

Residents show support for new library at Common Council

Madison citizens expressed their support for the capital budget and construction of a new Central Library at Tuesday's Common Council meeting.

Student financial aid could increase if federal bill passes

Student financial aid could face major reforms if a new federal bill is passed that would invest $87 billion in higher education. The bill would increase maximum loan awards and increase funding to the community college system.

Expanded MLB playoffs will make September exciting

If you're a typical sports fan like me, you spent last weekend consumed by football, with a great college football Saturday followed by the opening weekend for the NFL.

09/16/2009 - The Graph Giraffe

Many students unaware of Breese Terrace Union

UW-Madison students could not miss the gigantic hole that replaced Union South last spring, but few have any clue a new union has opened in its place.

09/16/2009 - Charlie and Boomer

Common sense best way to prevent flu

Few students on campus desire to contract swine flu - or as the powers-at-be demand we call it, H1N1. But every year, in fall and winter, we have a flu season. Students get sick, get better and the world continues to turn.

09/16/2009 - Crossword Solution

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09/16/2009 - Sid and Phil

'Beatles' a revolution

Just as there are Beatles people and there are Rolling Stones people, there are Rock Band people and Guitar Hero people. You can like both, but you have to choose a favorite.  I can certainly say upfront that I'm a Rock Band person, and thankfully for all of us, the Beatles certainly seemed to agree with my preferences.

Agencies and colleges prepare for pandemic

Agencies and academic institutions across Wisconsin are on high alert and preparing for a large-scale H1NI virus pandemic.

Influenza cases continue in steady numbers at UHS

CVS pharmacy to occupy former space of Badger Bus Depot

CVS pharmacy will occupy the soon-to-be former space of Madison's Badger Bus Depot after final approval for the project was given at the Madison Plan Commission meeting Monday.

Report: Wisc. murder rate down 21 percent

The murder rate in Wisconsin plummeted 21 percent in 2008 according to a report from the Office of Justice Assistance.

UW Health suspensions have little impact

UW-Madison junior Hannah Vakili has volunteered at UW Hospital since last winter, and was especially excited to start a more hands-on position in the Family Practice unit last week.

UW physician releases study, discovers effective treatments

A UW Hospital physician completed a nationwide study that will help develop a treatment likely to  change the way certain types of vision loss are treated, UW Health officials announced Monday.