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The Wisconsin men's basketball team did not enter its season with particularly high expectations, but under the direction of head coach Bo Ryan, the team proved it was a major threat to teams across the nation. Despite a slow start and the possibility of missing the NCAA Tournament, men's basketball finished strong with solid victories to qualify for postseason play. And men's basketball highlighted its season in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, beating No. 5 seeded Florida State, a team which was only a week removed from winning against eventual National Champion North Carolina.

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Staying in Madison this summer? Check out our top 10

By Abby Sears | May. 7, 2009

Take advantage of all Madison has to offer and try out a few things on this list of fun downtown happenings.

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Women’s Team of the Year: Hockey

By Nico Savidge | May. 7, 2009

The numbers say it all: a third national championship in four years, just two losses in the entire season, four team members (and their head coach) selected for the U.S. national hockey team and a Patty Kazmaier Award for Wisconsin senior goaltender Jessie Vetter.

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Martin to propose new initiative to UW System Board of Regents

By Erin Banco | May. 7, 2009

If passed by the UW System Board of Regents, the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates will restore 100 faculty members into key positions.

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The year’s best moments... and the worst

By Ben Breiner | May. 7, 2009

5 best moments

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Agreement reached on statewide smoking ban

By Grace Urban | May. 7, 2009

State lawmakers have reached an agreement on a statewide smoking ban and expect to vote on it May 13. The ban would take effect in all Wisconsin workplaces July 5, 2010.

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Matt's last column childishly vandalized

By Matt Hunziker | May. 7, 2009

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Female Athlete of the Year: Jessie Vetter

By Brandon Storlie | May. 7, 2009

Due to her spectacular season culminating in a national championship, Jessie Vetter is our female athlete of the year

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No basis for different races

By Jigyasa Jyotika | May. 7, 2009

Despite some differences between nations, science has shown that we are all the same race: human.'

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Crawl across campus to uncover burger bliss

By Michelle Diament and Sara Barreau | May. 7, 2009

Five Daily Cardinal Editors set off on an adventure to discover Madison's hamburger elite'

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ASM looks to reform, reach out in 17th session

By Rory Linnane | May. 7, 2009

Although many Associated Students of Madison representatives agree more students need to be involved in ASM, they present different opinions about how to engage the student body.

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Concern for swine flu is worth the squealing

By Sean McMaster and Jon Spike | May. 6, 2009

The new strain of influenza can prove dangerous to both the health of individuals and the economy

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The NBA Finals, MLB All-Star Game highlight the dog days

By Matt Fox and By Adam Paris | May. 6, 2009

Columnist Matt Fox names several events fans can look forward to this summer.