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UW quartet runs second-fastest relay of season

By Alex Lugo | Apr. 27, 2009

The UW track team competed in a slew of events over the weekend.

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UW graduates face bleak employment outlook, disappointed by job prospects

By Steven Rosenbaum | Apr. 27, 2009

With a bleak economic outlook, many recent graduates are struggling to find employment, and many resort to working at jobs for which they are overqualified.

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Rigid sentences fail to make economic sense

By Ryan Dashek | Apr. 27, 2009

Besides its arbitrary nature, Wisconsin's truth in sentencing policy is a drain on the state's budget.

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Season ends with loss to Michigan

By Emma Condon | Apr. 27, 2009

The Wisconsin women's tennis team defeated Iowa in the first round of the Big Ten tournament but lost in the second round to Michigan.

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After victory, Badgers look to continue momentum against red-hot Michigan

By Joe Skurzewski | Apr. 24, 2009

On the heels of a dramatic victory against Minnesota, Wisconsin softball will face Michigan at home

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Keep police in check at Mifflin

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board and Jesse Kiley | Apr. 24, 2009

Instead of pursuing sponsorship, police should simply enforce safety over writing tickets at the Mifflin Street Block Party

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Second round awaits after win

By Emma Condon | Apr. 24, 2009

With a victory over Iowa, the Badger men's tennis team heads to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament

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Letter to the Editor: Students can do more for homeless families

By Robbie John | Apr. 24, 2009

With the recent increase in homelessness, students must take an active role to make a difference in their lives.

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Spring schedule to end with charity tournament in Chicago

By Nick Schmitt | Apr. 24, 2009

Wisconsin women's softball will head to Chicago to take part in a charity tournament raising money for breast cancer treatment

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Sponsor still uncertain for Mifflin party

By Mario Puig and Erin Banco | Apr. 24, 2009

Sponsorship for the 2009 Mifflin Street Block Party event is possible but unlikely, according to officials. DCNY PRO, the potential sponsor, would need to raise at least $4,000 by Friday to ensure the deal.

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UW resources help in victims’ recovery efforts

By Estephany Escobar | Apr. 24, 2009

After being sexually assaulted on campus by a summer acquaintance in the fall of 2008, a UW-Madison female student walked to her classes, feeling unsafe and consumed with anxious thoughts.

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Out-of-town fans saved by online games

By Matt Fox | Apr. 24, 2009

Columnist Matt Fox explores how online video can help college students keep track of their hometown teams

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Film delivers powerful image of desolate lifestyles

By Eamon Doyle | Apr. 24, 2009

Dark setting fuels the impressive 'Gomorrah'

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Shining through the ‘Tint’

By Kaitlyn Schnell | Apr. 24, 2009

When people hear about new band Tinted Windows, one can almost hear the confused reaction across the nation: ""What the HELL?"" The new group is composed of Taylor Hanson of Hanson singing lead vocals, James Iha of the Smashing Pumpkins on guitar, Adam Schlesinger of Fountains Of Wayne on bass and Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick on the drums. However, as eclectic as these members may be, the combination of their geniuses melds together to form one majorly sweet power-pop supergroup.

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Religious irreligion raises some suspicions

By David Hottinger | Apr. 24, 2009

David criticizes the Freedom From Religion Foundation's tactics'

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Des Moines meet promises tough competition

By Daniel Lyman | Apr. 24, 2009

The men's track and field team heads to Des Moines, Iowa, for their next meet

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Hospital board members to remain despite abortion critics

By Megan Orear | Apr. 24, 2009

The state Senate confirmed Thursday three of Gov. Doyle's reappointments to the UW Hospital and Clinics Authority Board, which voted in February to allow second-trimester abortions at a UW Hospital affiliate clinic.

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CNI sponsors gang-awareness event

By Whitney Newman and Grace Urban | Apr. 24, 2009

Madison residents were informed about gang awareness and prevention at an event sponsored by Capitol Neighborhoods Inc. Thursday night.

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University must utilize possibilities of iTunes U

By Qi Gu | Apr. 24, 2009

The new iTunes U program is a perfect opportunity for UW-Madison to better publicize its many incredible programs and increase large-scale learning.

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UW-Stevens Point chancellor to step down following controversy

By Megan Orear | Apr. 24, 2009

UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Linda Bunnell, who has been facing condemnation for a recent car accident in downtown Madison, announced her resignation Thursday.