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09/08/2009 - Charlie and Boomer

09/08/2009 - You Can Run

Obama's speech beneficial for students

Campus organizations promote clean energy

Various campus organizations provided UW-Madison students with food and information about conserving energy, protecting natural resources and appropriately disposing waste Tuesday at a ""Smart Cookout"" on Library Mall.

Unemployment rate jumps to 9.7 percent

The national unemployment rate for August rose to 9.7 percent according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday, with Wisconsin's rate reported at 8.7 percent as of July.

New grocery store planned for U Square

An independently owned and operated grocery store is set to open in the unoccupied space of University Square by early January. Construction will begin later this month.

Sports bar pulls proposal from U Square development

A sports bar and grill set to appear in University Square will no longer grace the corner of Johnson and Lake Street.

Annual Taste of Madison event showcases local restaurants

The Taste of Madison, held on the Capitol Square Saturday and Sunday, proved to be a great way to spend the warm weather while trying new food on a budget.

UW basketball players suspended on multiple burglary charges

According to a UW Athletics statement, Diamond Taylor and Jeremy Glover, both freshmen on the UW-Madison men's basketball team, will face suspensions from the team after taking part in an alleged burglary Sunday morning.

Multicultural Student Center hosts annual reception and orientation

The Multicultural Student Center welcomed UW-Madison students of color to the annual Multicultural Orientation and Reception Friday at Memorial Union.

Potential gubernatorial candidates lay campaign groundwork for 2010 race

Prospective candidates for the 2010 gubernatorial election have begun to enter the public sphere more seriously during the past few weeks after Gov. Jim Doyle confirmed he will not seek re-election.

Stereos hits explosive

The Apples in Stereo's best-of collection sure to win over many.

Co-starters the right move for Badgers

Columnist Matt Fox explains why Bret Bielema was right to name multiple starters at some critical positions',1,1

Focusing back to music

Pitchfork Music Festival does more with less.',1,1

Historic Washburn Observatory to re-open after renovations

The historic Washburn Observatory, new home to the College of Letters & Science Honors program, will open this month after two years of renovation.

University alcohol policy consistent

While the ad revenue may help the university, it is not worth the hypocritical message it sends.',1,1

Regular season debut will be first test for new players, coach

With their exhibition games done with, the Wisconsin men's soccer team will start its regular season Friday',1,1

UHS says H1N1 likely to spread

UW-Madison health officials reported Thursday that higher than normal numbers of flu-like cases have occurred recently on campus, and say they expect these numbers to continue increasing as the school year progresses.',1,1,1

City plans for Freakfest already in the works

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Doyle participates in clean energy forum

Gov. Jim Doyle met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm at the Clean Energy Economy Forum in Michigan Wednesday.',1,1,1