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Jillian balances slave labor with boredom

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

Sonic Drive-In serves up the classics

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

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. 

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.

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

Van Hollen neglects state duty

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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'

Claire bites off more summery food than she can chew

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

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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

Gaga for Lolla

Day-by-day coverage of the biggest summer music festival highlights the good, the bad and the ugly.'

Doyle will not seek reelection

Football team suspends two defensive backs

Seniors Aubrey Pleasant and Shane Carter were suspended indefinitely for undisclosed reasons.

Update: Doyle won't seek re-election

Gov. Jim Doyle announced his decision not to seek re-election in the 2010 gubernatorial race at a press conference Monday.