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Dehn, DeFilippo qualify for NCAA regionals in Palo Alto

By Adam Tupitza | Mar. 30, 2009

Both Wisconsin track teams performed well at the Stanford Invitational at Palo Alto.

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For a good evening, pander to salamanders

By Megan Corbett | Mar. 30, 2009

Megan learns the benefits of salamander guidance.'

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Campus prepares for awareness month

By Erin Banco | Mar. 30, 2009

Sexual Assault Awareness Month will begin April 2. Campus administrators will host events to educate students about sexual assault, its dangers and consequences.

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Judicial leniency in drug offenses

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Mar. 30, 2009

Drug offenders deserve the chance to retain drivers' licenses after their incarceration is complete.

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Letter to the Editor: Illegal immigrants pay state and federal taxes

By Jacob Kushner | Mar. 30, 2009

Illegal aliens deserve in-state tuition for the taxes they pay to the government.

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Despite high prices SXSW concerts a treat for music fans of all genres

By Anthony Cefali | Mar. 30, 2009

The concerts of SXSW are chronicled'

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Baldwin speaks on disability awareness

By Sara Lieburn | Mar. 30, 2009

U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., spoke about disability awareness and federal legislation effecting people with disabilities at the First Annual Disability Awareness Conference Saturday.

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Letter to the Editor: Baseball club teams deserve chance to play on national stage

By Dan Ladwig | Mar. 30, 2009

A Division I baseball program would be greatly beneficial to both athletes and traditional students.

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Eagon outperforms Woulf in alder race

By Ryan Dashek | Mar. 30, 2009

While both candidates are qualified to represent District 8, Eagon has shown himself to be the best choice for alderman.

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UW earns first conference win at Indiana

By Joe Skurzewski | Mar. 30, 2009

The Badger softball team split their series at Indiana over the weekend and in the process earned their first Big Ten win.

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Two customers strangled at Milio’s

By The Daily Cardinal | Mar. 30, 2009

A Reedsburg man was arrested early Friday morning for choking two customers at Milio's Sandwiches after he became enraged because he was unable to find a seat at the establishment.

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End of Days does damper spring break a tad

By David Hottinger | Mar. 27, 2009

The end of time may be coming sooner than we thought.'

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Zimmermann homicide case still active

By The Daily Cardinal | Mar. 27, 2009

The Madison Police Department announced Wednesday that the homicide investigation of slain UW-Madison student Brittany Zimmermann is still active.

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Decemberists go rock opera on latest release

By Carissa Carroll | Mar. 27, 2009

Creative concept drives the latest release from these Portland indie rockers.'

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Study: hospitals a source of economic growth in Wisconsin

By Cathy Martin and By Rachel Schulze | Mar. 27, 2009

Wisconsin hospitals, which contribute $22 billion annually to the state's economy, will be a major source of future jobs, according to a new study.

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UW researchers make stem-cell breakthrough

By Steven Wishau - The Daily Cardinal and Melanie Teachout | Mar. 27, 2009

James Thomson and several other researchers made a stem-cell breakthrough by successfully removing genetic baggage, which had previously caused threats to therapeutic treatment.

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UW exits tournament with loss

By Alex Lugo | Mar. 27, 2009

The Wisconsin women's basketball team lost to Bonaventure Thurday and end their 2008-09 season

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Letter to the Editor: Nuclear energy article exaggerates concerns

By Rachel Slaybaugh | Mar. 27, 2009

Although Ryan Dashek's article on Nuclear energy brought up some good concerns, nuclear energy is too important of a source of power to not utilize.

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It's scientifically impossible to break an egg by squeezing it in one hand. Yet, there it is on the cover of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' new album It's Blitz!: Karen O's hand reaches in from the right and smashes that thing up, exhibiting a symbol of intimidating power and strength that YYY's have done their best to embody in their seven years on the scene. Both the assertive title and the cover art are a little misleading, though. It's Blitz! marks a distinct shift in sound from one of indie rock's most heralded groups.

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Badger McBain to play for Carolina Hurricanes

By Ben Breiner | Mar. 27, 2009

Junior Jamie McBain leaves the Badgers after three seasons to join the Carolina Hurricanes.