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Reality bites in ‘Young Men’

By Katie Foran-McHale | Mar. 31, 2009

Astringently funny yet relatable, Keith Gessen's ""All the Sad Young Literary Men"" follows three highly educated college graduates in their individual quests for careers, women and wisdom at the turn of the 21st century. Keith is a Harvard graduate who has taken up a writing career in New York City, Sam is a Bostonian who is certain he will one day be the author of ""the great Zionist epic,"" and Mark is a graduate student living in Syracuse while writing his dissertation on the Mensheviks. Each grapple with relationships and desired legacies.

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Amended rule to regulate issue ads on its way to Legislature

By Megan Orear | Mar. 31, 2009

An amended rule passed by the Government Accountability Board Monday would regulate ""issue"" ads from interest groups, a significant change from current disclosure laws which only apply to advertisements with specific wording.

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Land preservation will benefit all Americans

By Tom Hart | Mar. 31, 2009

The passage of the new land presevation law will ensure the conservation of untouched nature for generations.

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Badgers fall to Wolverines, Spartans over the weekend

By Emma Condon | Mar. 31, 2009

Wisconsin endured a rough weekend, falling to both Michigan and Michigan State.

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New lyrics lack meaning

By Dale Mundt | Mar. 31, 2009

Dale discusses some new pop songs, and the terrible lyrics of each of them'

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Patriots’ puzzling trade could pay off

By Andy Van Sistine | Mar. 31, 2009

The New England Patriots' trade of Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel back in February raised a lot of eyebrows. A rising star quarterback and a proven veteran linebacker for just one second-round pick? It sounds like a shady deal—and maybe it is. After all, the Patriots gave up a lot of proven talent for a single second-round pick. They did not even snare Kansas City's No. 3 overall first-round pick. It sounds like New England screwed themselves over.

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Scientists do it with models

By Mary Sagstetter | Mar. 31, 2009

UW professor uses computer models to help animals survive future climate change '

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Sign up for the new Facebook, circa 2015

By Kiera Wiatrak and Ryan Seib | Mar. 31, 2009

Welcome to Facebook. The year is 2015. ANd this networking site is now highly invasive.'

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Chancellor to include students in initiative

By Rory Linnane | Mar. 31, 2009

Chancellor Biddy Martin announced she will be including a student body committee to oversee the recently proposed Madison Initiative for Undergraduates at a student forum Monday.

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UW officials sign partnership

By Beth Pickhard | Mar. 31, 2009

UW-Madison officials met with the president from an Iraq university Monday via videoconference to sign an agreement for a future partnership.

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The god's in the science

By Steve Furay | Mar. 31, 2009

Harvard professor supports mix of evolution, intelligent design '

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Abrahamson gets faculty support, leads in funds

By Cathy Martin | Mar. 31, 2009

Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson continues to out-raise Jefferson County Judge Randy Koschnick, her opponent in the April 7 Supreme Court election. Financial records reveal strong support among University of Wisconsin employees in favor of Abrahamson.

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Lower voting age won’t raise votes

By The Daily Cardinal and Crystal Crowns | Mar. 31, 2009

State Rep. Cory Mason, D-Racine, recently introduced an amendment to the state constitution that enfranchises 17-year-olds, giving them the right to vote in both state and local elections. The impetus behind this amendment is to stimulate voting among young people.

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Madison prepared for possible Olympic visit this week

By Lauren Piscione | Mar. 31, 2009

Madison officials have been told to prepare in light of the International Olympic Committee delegation committee's impending visit to Chicago this week.

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Remembering Brittany

By Abby Sears | Mar. 31, 2009

Zimmermann's killer remains at large, but the police investigation continues

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Supreme Court candidates spar in final debate

By Crystal Crowns and Joe Skurzewski | Mar. 30, 2009

Randy Koschnick, Jefferson County circuit judge, and Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson debated the future of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and other issues at Vilas Hall Friday.

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Badgers net home victories over Wolverines, Spartans

By Emma Condon | Mar. 30, 2009

The Wisconsin men's tennis team snared their first two conference wins, sweeping Michigan and Michigan State over the weekend.

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Ald. Verveer’s term as prosecutor investigated

By Steven Wishau - The Daily Cardinal and Rachel Racoosin | Mar. 30, 2009

The state Department of Justice is currently examining allegations of inappropriate conduct by Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, during his term as prosecutor for the Dane County District Attorney's office, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.

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Film debuts rock SXSW

By Mark Riechers | Mar. 30, 2009

The films of SXSW are chronicled'

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Viral Videos of the Week

By The Daily Cardinal and Molly Reppen | Mar. 30, 2009

More of those viral videos that everyone loves!'