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New faces in the Madison bar scene

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Organized methods of drinking fluids

Don't let the ALRC fool you, Madison likes to drink. Despite the university's attempts over the years to convince everyone otherwise, UW is a school that likes to have fun. And what better way to have fun than a few rousing drinking games? Everyone plays beer pong and flip cup, and the only real arguments on those games are whether you should leave cups or pull (definitely leave), and whether you should call the game flip cup, flippy cup or (God forbid) tippy cup. And everyone has played the many variations of quarters, circle of death and president, to the point where while they are still fun, you long for something new. Here are five lesser known drinking games that should become household favorites in no time.

Kindle could revolutionize college courses

History professor Jeremi Suri's senior seminar students are luckier than most. All 20 students received a free Kindle for the semester, along with eight course texts.

Racial disparities report shows need for improvement

Recommendations for reducing racial inequalities in Dane County's criminal justice system were revealed by the Dane County Task Force on Racial Disparities in a report released on its findings Wednesday.

Homeless advocates unnerved by proposed renovations to Peace Park

Although the plans have yet to be approved, the proposal to renovate Peace Park has proven to be quite controversial.

ASM weighs bylaws on removing SSFC members

The Associated Students of Madison debated a change to bylaws governing the process of removing Student Services Finance Committee members from their positions at Wednesday's Student Council meeting.

Gore to speak at conference in Madison

Former Vice President Al Gore will deliver the keynote address Oct. 9 at the Society of Environmental Journalists conference at the Concourse Hotel in Madison.

SLAC protests in chancellor's office over sweatshop concerns

The Student Labor Action Coalition protested at Chancellor Biddy Martin's office Wednesday to voice their concerns with UW-Madison's actions toward sweatshop conditions.

Some find UW mental-health care limited

Transferring to UW-Madison can be a stressful ordeal, but assimilating into Badger red when all you feel is blue is especially tough.

Proposal would eliminate lieutenant governor, secretary of state positions

The state Senate Committee on Ethics Reform and Government Operations held a public hearing Wednesday to consider proposals to abolish the positions of lieutenant governor and secretary of state.

Vending committee picks top food cart, considers tougher regulations

The winner of the annual juried review of street-side vendors in the Library Mall area was unveiled at Tuesday's meeting of the Vending Oversight Committee.

House committee to discuss youth unemployment

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing Thursday to address effects of the recession on young Americans.

String of downtown robberies could be linked

Madison has seen a string of recent robberies, prompting police to speculate on whether the incidents are connected.

H1N1 cases down for second straight week on UW campus

The number of students reporting flu-like symptoms has decreased for the second week in a row, officials from University Health Services said Tuesday.

Secretary Bicha rejects call to resign despite troubled program

State secretary Reggie Bicha will appear in front of the Joint Finance Committee Tuesday to address fraud accusations against Wisconsin Shares, a child care subsidy program.

Students awarded grants for entrepreneurship

Four students were awarded the Student Venture Seed Grant Monday for their business ventures as part of the Wiscontrepreneur program.

WISPIRG encourages students to help fight global warming

The Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group encouraged students to take action against global warming Tuesday at its ""sustainable semester"" kickoff on Library Mall.

Census Bureau finds Milwaukee was 11th-poorest city in 2008

Milwaukee was the 11th-poorest city in the nation in 2008, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released Tuesday.

Gunman holds up cashier at Domino's

Domino's Pizza in downtown Madison was held up Saturday morning by a man claiming to have a gun, Madison police reported.