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Some advice for any celebrations commencing on April 20th

By Kevin Slane | Apr. 17, 2009

This week, Kevin looks ahead and makes plans for the 20th of April'

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As Mifflin nears, safety agenda still uncertain

By Anna Bukowski | Apr. 17, 2009

With the annual Mifflin Street Block Party just weeks away, city officials are working toward making the event as safe as possible for students, including a possible sponsor and increased signage.

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Solving the gas crisis

By Erica Andrist | Apr. 17, 2009

Have fun in bed, even if you make a ""Whoops""'

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Voter turnout increases in ASM spring elections

By Erin Banco | Apr. 17, 2009

The Associated Students of Madison spring election results were announced Thursday. 8.3 percent of the student population voted.

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Record Store Day hits State Street

By Justin Stephani and Andrea Snow | Apr. 17, 2009

Local music stores take part in second annual celebration of music lovers.

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UW admission not affected by incomes

By Melanie Teachout | Apr. 17, 2009

A study administered by the La Follette School of Public of Public Affairs reveals the income of a student's parents does not factor into their acceptance into UW-Madison.

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All Davis hears is ‘terroris[t], terroris[t], terroris[t]’

By David Hottinger | Apr. 17, 2009

Ed. note: David was struck by the roller street hockey dude and is in a coma. Davis Scrottinger has kindly agreed to fill in.

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A new kind of flower power

By Jerry Stoecklein | Apr. 16, 2009

UW scientists bring us one step closer to cheap, abundant biofuels for our cars'

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Nonfiscal items a budgetary burden

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board and Jayme Zwerling | Apr. 16, 2009

The state legislature must cut out all nonfiscal items from Gov. Doyle's proposed budget in order to get the state's financial situation in order.

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UW School of Public Health cuts educational lab program

By Erin Banco and Rushad Macchi | Apr. 16, 2009

The UW School of Public Health is in the process of phasing out its Clinical Laboratory Science program by the end of 2012.

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Thousands rally at Capitol ‘Tea Party’

By Charles Brace | Apr. 16, 2009

Thousands of protestors converged on the Capitol Wednesday to protest the Obama administration and state Democrats in power.

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Services offered to sexual assault victims through Meriter Hospital

By Abby Becker and Sapir Sasson | Apr. 16, 2009

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, PAVE provides information for sexual assault victims seeking care.

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Badgers stay perfect in exhibition matches

By Jake Langbecker | Apr. 16, 2009

Wisconsin men's soccer improved to 2-0-1 in spring exhibition play by beating UW-Milwaukee 5-0

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Students raise concerns about ASM outreach at second forum discussion

By Rory Linnane | Apr. 16, 2009

Students who attended the ASM Disc(US)sion 2009 forum Wednesday produced suggestions for the organization, including better communication.

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Released nearly a year after their critically acclaimed Narrow Stairs and made up of songs recorded during the same sessions, Death Cab for Cutie's newest EP, The Open Door, certainly differentiates itself from their last release. It's easy to see why the band didn't include these five far more upbeat songs on the depressing Narrow Stairs. For one thing, these songs wouldn't have fit the darker mood of the album. For another, it satisfies the unending, if somewhat masochistic, craving Death Cab for Cutie fans have for the melancholy and melodic styling of Ben Gibbard.

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Woman charged with neglect after granddaughter’s death

By Rachel Holzman | Apr. 16, 2009

A 39-year-old Madison woman was charged with child neglect Tuesday after her 3-year-old granddaughter died this February from an overdose of the painkiller oxycodone.

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Overtime rules make for better playoff hockey

By Ben Breiner | Apr. 16, 2009

Columnist Ben Breiner explains why the NHL's rules for postseason overtime make it the most exciting in sports

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A new kind of flower power

By Jerry Stoecklein | Apr. 16, 2009

UW scientists bring us one step closer to cheap, abundant biofuels for our cars'

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Cultural perspective should not outweigh literary merit

By Frances Provine | Apr. 16, 2009

Frances talks about books set in foreign locales, and their occasional unwarranted praise'

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Google Books Initiative shapes role of libraries

By Sarah Nance | Apr. 16, 2009

Although seen as a benefit to the university by most researchers, the Google Books Initiative has caused some problems for library staff.