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09/23/2009 - You Can Run

09/23/2009 - Evil Bird

09/23/2009 - Crossword Solution

09/23/2009 - The Graph Giraffe

09/23/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

09/23/2009 - Charlie and Boomer

Use power of the purse to advocate for social and humanitarian causes

With Michael Pollan coming to speak on campus about his book ""In Defense of Food,"" we should take to heart his ideas about buying local. Purchasing locally produced products encourages community building and is a way to make sure that what you buy is responsibly made. It is much more important to our long-term health as a society to overhaul our relationship with the food industry than the health-care industry.

Holy Redeemer contemplates leasing land for apartments

Members of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church met with developers and architects Monday evening to discuss the possibility of developing the church parking lot into an apartment building.

Ziegelbauer removed as chair of Ways and Means Committee

State Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer, D-Manitowoc, was removed as chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee Friday by Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan, D-Janesville.

Partner benefits law provokes legal wrangling

Multiple groups petitioned the state Supreme Court Tuesday regarding a lawsuit attempting to strike down Wisconsin's domestic-partner benefits law.

New bill requires obtaining DNA from criminals upon arrest

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle introduced a bill Monday that would require attainment of DNA from suspected criminals upon arrest.

Supporters push new central library at meeting

New plans for Madison's central library and a new city police training facility were among the topics up for discussion at Tuesday's second half of the Board of Estimates capital budget hearing.

'Go Big Read' campaign begins with lecture on healthy eating

UW-Madison health officials promoted the importance of good nutrition and healthy eating Tuesday as part of a weeklong ""In Defense of Food"" lecture series.

UHS report shows influenza cases down among students

University Health Services released statistics Tuesday revealing a decrease in students at UW-Madison reporting flu-like symptoms.

Audit reveals excessive state spending on IT initiatives

Nearly $400,000 in excessive funding was spent on state administrative operations according to an audit released by the Legislative Audit Bureau.

Glover, Taylor formally charged with burglary

Former UW-Madison men's basketball freshmen Jeremy Glover and Diamond Taylor were officially charged with two counts of burglary Monday, according to a complaint filed at the Dane County Circuit Court.

Living the DREAM?

Students nationwide are organizing events Wednesday to raise awareness of the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act. The DREAM Act is a federal immigration reform bill that, if passed, would create a path to legalization through a two-year college education or two years of military service for undocumented youth.

09/21/2009 - Evil Bird

Assembly votes to protect media and anonymous sources from legal inquiries

Media and confidential news sources would be protected from revealing anonymous sources under a bill passed by the state Assembly Tuesday.

Ceremony honors new benefits for employees

Chancellor Biddy Martin hosted a reception Monday to mark the expansion of domestic partner benefits for UW System employees.