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Obama’s birth certificate brings out the worst in politics

For all of the Obama supporters I heard storming the Capital last November I'm sure you first laugh, and then get angry, when you hear conservatives question Obama's citizenship. You're probably thinking, ""well clearly he's a US citizen, how else could he have filled out the W2 tax forms when he became President? Doesn't he need a passport to travel out of the country and meet world leaders? How would he get through customs? Jokes aside, for Obama supporters, his status as a US citizen is a non issue. We can see a copy of his birth certificate and Hawaiian officials have verified its authenticity. The Supreme Court refused to hear a major lawsuit regarding Obama's citizenship. And most importantly, with no substantial evidence, it is simply unreasonable to assume we are dealing with a massive conspiracy.  

Disregard for norms lets ‘Basterds’ shine

""Inglourious Basterds,"" the latest film directed by Quentin Tarantino, is obviously designed to provoke strong responses; so far, it has certainly made good on this objective. Depending on who you ask, the film is either morally reprehensible or an idiosyncratic tribute to the power of cinema. But perhaps it's most useful to think of the film as a stage in the development of Tarantino's style: ""Basterds"" is highly allusive, remarkably unsubtle, formally bold and insanely well-written. 

ASM may change freshman eligibility

A new proposal, if passed by the Associated Students of Madison, would allow first-year students to run for the freshman seats on student council regardless of their standing as a student.

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.

Peace Park redesign plans move forward

As a common stomping ground for many Madison residents, Lisa Link Peace Park, located at 400 State St., is on track to receive an impressive renovation in the near future.

Campus reflects on Doyle’s tenure

As Gov. Jim Doyle prepares to end his second term in office, UW-Madison students and officials reflect on Doyle's commitment to higher education during his time in office. 

Secondary not worried about suspensions

The Badger defense will have to step up after losing two experienced defensive backs to an indefinite suspension

Paramount execs shut out ‘Shutter Island’

The Best Picture race for next year's Academy Awards just got a little thinner. Martin Scorsese's highly anticipated new film ""Shutter Island"" had its release date pushed back from Oct. 2 to Feb. 19, 2010. Not only does this disqualify ""Island"" for the 2009 awards, but it also gets a February release date, a month normally reserved for studio clunkers like ""Son of the Mask"" or ""Biker Boyz."" In fact, the four films released this year the weekend ""Island"" is set to debut were ""Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li,"" ""Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail,"" ""Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience"" and ""Fired Up."" If 2009 is any indication, the caliber of February film releases does not typically end up being Oscar-worthy, which leads to the question of why Paramount is delaying the release. The film is already completed, there is no cataclysmic event that should delay it (the terrorist-filled ""Collateral Damage"" was shelved for over a year after 9/11) and the stars haven't had any embarrassing public meltdowns; so why is ""Shutter Island"" being delayed? In short, the economy. 

King Street party to provide last-minute summer fun

The King Street Block Party, to be held Saturday, Aug. 29, could be the answer to prolonging some of that last-minute, coveted summertime fun.

ASM move-out night a success aside from low event turnout

The Associated Students of Madison provided UW-Madison students with a safe place to sleep during move-out weekend Aug. 14 and 15 at the Student Activity Center, 333 East Campus Mall.

Notorious rascals stop ‘Monkey’ing around on ‘Humbug’

Two studio albums into their 20s, Arctic Monkeys were the most perfect incarnation of post-Beatles euro-pop to date. They'd successfully taken the last 35 years of just-wanna-hold-your-hand poptimism and respooled it so tight that all of their hands were too wrapped up in their own style to reach out for the grasp of another person. Now two full albums in, their spool of thread is frayed. Humbug, the group's highly anticipated third effort, is a fuzzed-out study in maturation in more ways than one.  

Claire bites off more summery food than she can chew

Claire gives food tips on a few summer-time ideas.'

Sigma Phi Epsilon to rebuild house

The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house, 237 Langdon St., which was completely destroyed by a fire in May 2008, recently began its long road to reconstruction.

Van Hollen neglects state duty

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Badger men and women kick off year with exhibition games

The Wisconsin men's soccer team welcomes a new coach, while the women's team brings in a large group of freshmen

Two Badgers selected for Team USA, could be headed to Olympics

Eight current or former Badgers will take part in ten-game tour with national team

Have a ball this fall on campus

The Daily Cardinal suggests an array of activities for the fall'

Wisconsin cooperatives proposed as model for nationwide plan

The debate over health-care reform may turn to a proposal that includes using non-profit cooperatives with Wisconsin co-ops as a model for nation-wide implementation.

Van Hollen says he will not defend domestic partnership law

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Friday he will not represent the state of Wisconsin in defense of the state domestic partnership registry in a lawsuit .

Bipartisanship threatens America's chances at health-care overhaul