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05/07/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

Owner says Ram Head may never reopen

Another bar bites the dust? Could be, according to Richard Lyshek, who says there's a ""good chance"" his Ram Head Ratskellar may never reopen. Madison's Alcohol License Review Committee suspended the Ram Head's liquor license throughout July in response to police complaints about the bar's underage drinking violations. The suspension ended Aug. 1 on the condition that Lyshek begin using electronic ID scanners, which Lyshek said will be ""a non-issue"" in his decision-making.

Edgewater renovation met with criticism from residents

 Madison's Edgewater Hotel, located at 666 Wisconsin Ave. and one of the city's most impressive landmarks, could receive a sizeable makeover by early 2010, but not without many hurdles.

Secondary not worried about suspensions

09/02/09 - Evil Bird

UHS officials describe swine flu precautions

UW-Madison health officials held an information session Thursday urging students to take extra precautions against the H1N1 virus this flu season.

Democrats' lack of spine derails health-care plan

Despite all of the promises made on the campaign trail, President Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress have yet to make good on their vows to overhaul the nation's health-care system. By yielding to Republicans eager to deal the Democrats a political loss, as well as Blue Dog Democrats too afraid to alienate their conservative bases, any hope for a public option may be fading away.

Doyle's decision raises speculation on 2010 race

After Gov. Jim Doyle announced he would not seek re-election last week, many were left wondering if his retirement would lessen the political competitiveness of Wisconsin's 2010 gubernatorial election.

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05/04/2009 - The Graph Giraffe

05/05/2009 - Graph Giraffe

Edgewater renovation met with criticism from residents

Madison's Edgewater Hotel, located at 666 Wisconsin Ave. and one of the city's most impressive landmarks, could receive a sizeable makeover by early 2010, but not without many hurdles.

Captured in Ethiopia: An American nightmare

A UW-Madison sophomore recounts her experience being detained and deported from her host country of Ethiopia. '

Jillian balances slave labor with boredom

Jillian's homeless summer comes to a close with the arrival of the school year'

Democrats’ lack of spine derails health-care plan

Willful ignorance is probably a necessary prerequisite for progressive observers of the American political system. The corruption, corporate domination and general lack of democracy that defines the American government would be too painful to bear if one didn't lie to oneself or shield one's eyes from the glaring obscenity of it all once in a while. Looking back with this in mind, my initial hope for meaningful health-care reform was at least partially tinged with wishful thinking. 

Sonic Drive-In serves up the classics

A new burger destination for badgers on University Ave is now near campus.'

Owner says Ram Head may never reopen

Richard Lyshek says there's a ""good chance"" his Ram Head Ratskellar may never reopen.

Doyle’s decision raises speculation on 2010 race

After Gov. Jim Doyle announced he would not seek re-election last week, many were left wondering if his retirement would lessen the political competitiveness of Wisconsin's 2010 gubernatorial election.