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Lightning fails to strike in Dead Weather debut

The Dead Weather, Jack White's new band, show mixed results in their debut, Horehound'

High Infidelity

High Infidelity

Politicians who claim moral certainty risk being shown as hypocrites when their own flaws become known.

Maxwell Street Days start this weekend downtown

The 2009 Maxwell Street Days Summer Sidewalk Sale is scheduled for this weekend, July 17 through July 19.

Hockey in a shoot-out on debut

Portland, Ore., group searches for distinct identity, doesn't find it.'

State unemployment continues to rise in June

Total unemployment in Wisconsin rose to 9.2 percent in June, trailing the national unemployment rate of 9.7 percent.

Proposed University Square bar receives mixed reviews from alcohol board

Local bar owners became defensive against a proposed UW sports-themed restaurant in University Square at Wednesday's Alcohol License Review Committee meeting.

Moped driver hit by car on corner of Park and Dayton

A white male was knocked off his moped and taken away by paramedics at roughly 7:31 p.m. Thursday.

Campus officials attempt to close budget gaps with reserve funds

Numerous areas of campus have been forced to deplete large portions of their reserve funds to comply with the state budget, with officials stating student fees may be raised in the future to cover costs.

'Brà¼no' shows the other side of high fashion

Larry Charles and Sacha Baron Cohen team up for another tasteless winner.'

Multimillion-dollar Edgewater project needs more transparency

A proposed $107 million renovation to the Edgewater Hotel is moving forward, but concerns have been raised over the significant lobbying efforts and overall cost to the city.

Badgers past and present heading to Team USA tryout

Multiple players from Wisconsin's women's hockey team are set to compete for a spot on the 2009-10 national team.

The Hold Steady evoke Springsteen in fantastic live show at Majestic

Craig Finn and Co. treat 'Boys and Girls' in Madison to another great concert.'

Men's basketball sets nonconference schedule

Badger opponents will include Duke, Marquette and UW-Milwaukee.

ASM avoids large cuts to services from budget grab

The Associated Students of Madison were recently informed that reserve funds would be able to cover the costs of a recent request by the state for over $250,000, though officials were not yet able to give an exact amount.

Peace Park renovation planning moves forward

Peace Park, located at 400 State St., is in the process of receiving a massive renovation. Madison's Urban Design Commission recently held its second informational meeting on the project.

'Public Enemies' sure to arrest your attention

Gangster film is a successful mix of history and innovative film techniques.'

Badger Bus Depot demolition approved by city

Badger Bus Depot, on 2 S. Bedford St., will be torn down to make way for a new development that will house retail space, as well as 82 new apartments.

2007 death of Kelly Nolan still unsolved

No suspect has been identified in the June 2007 murder of Kelly Nolan, last seen around State Street before her body was found two weeks later.

Jetpacks soar on fiery debut

Scotland's latest offering in anthemic pop-rock shows promise in an impressive debut.'