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Man found at Union identified

By The Daily Cardinal | Mar. 4, 2009

The 41-year-old man found dead at the Union Tuesday has been identified as James Wai from Seattle, WA

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UW ready for Gophers

By Matt Fox | Mar. 4, 2009

The Wisconsin men's basketball team will attempt to avenge a 78-74 home overtime loss when they go to the Barn to play Minnesota Wednesday night.

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Doyle advocates for renewable energy programs

By Cathy Martin | Mar. 4, 2009

Gov. Jim Doyle is advocating for the use of renewable energy initiatives through a portion of state's funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Council adopts Talen fire ordinance

By Rachel Holzman and Liz Puibello | Mar. 4, 2009

The common council unanimously approved the Peter Talen Smoke Alarm Ordinance Tuesday requiring Madison landlords to install tamper-resistant smoke detectives in every bedroom.

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Benefit increase isn’t beneficial

By The Daily Cardinal | Mar. 4, 2009

Often in politics, elected officials choose to make the easier choice rather than the best choice for their constituents in the grand scheme of things.

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Late night makeover: finding hope in Fallon

By Ali Rothschild | Mar. 4, 2009

This week, Ali addresses the shift in comedy Jimmy Fallon represents in late night TV.'

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UW Band does charity

By Erin Banco | Mar. 4, 2009

The University of Wisconsin Marching Band volunteered with Madison's Independent Living Inc. Tuesday. The band will continue to volunteer with the organization throughout the month of March.

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Ald. Judge’s website to rate landlords

By Rebecca Holland | Mar. 4, 2009

Ald. Eli Judge, District 8, announced the creation of ""Madison Property Ratings"" Tuesday, a website that would allow students to evaluate their property owners.

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Monogamy in a bottle... at least for voles

By Jigyasa Jyotika | Mar. 4, 2009

Scientists develop an injection that turns a lifelong bachelor vole into a dedicated lover and father vole '

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A strong ‘case’ for Neko

By Andy Van Sistine and Kyle Sparks | Mar. 4, 2009

The album artwork for Neko Case's latest release, Middle Cyclone, depicts her crouching on the hood of a car brandishing a spear, a clear indication she is ready to joust. Whereas her previous artwork echoed the music's depiction of a melancholy (or barely conscious) songwriter, Middle Cyclone is Case's most poppy, if not most commercially ambitious, album to date. But do not let that scare you off.

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Give an LOL and jk to Facebook chatting

By Ashley Spencer | Mar. 4, 2009

Ashley says it's OK to FB chat her'

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Schilling to the Northsiders ignites internal struggle

By Gabe Ubatuba | Mar. 4, 2009

Columnist Gabe Ubatuba chronicles a battle between his heart and brain over the Cubs' potential signing of Curt Schilling.

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Interlock bill on docket for Wis.

By Jessica Feld and Dimitri Syrkin-Nikolau | Mar. 4, 2009

A bill proposed by the Wisconsin state assembly could require two-time offenders as well as first time violators of drunk driving to install an ignition interlock system in their cars.

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Pundits only making recession worse

By Whitney Newman and Mike Sakowski | Mar. 4, 2009

Media pundits barrage of negative spin results in wary consumers and a worse economy

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ASM must take steps to rebuild constitution

By Sean McMaster | Mar. 4, 2009

ASM must address the faults of the proposed constitution to make sure work doesn't go to waste.

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Mayor Cieslewicz endorses Eagon for Common Council seat

By Caitlin Gath and Liz Puibello | Mar. 3, 2009

Mayor Dave Cieslewicz endorsed District 8 candidate Bryon Eagon Monday.

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It’s time to seriously question Dante’s logic

By Bob Spoerl and Kiera Wiatrak | Mar. 3, 2009

A few months ago, after a particularly lengthy phone conversation with a sexually frustrated friend, I decided her exploits would be the perfect ice breaker while driving with my brother on the way to lunch. I knew he'd listen because, well, I was driving, and everyone realizes my driving is a delicate state deserving of the utmost respect and fear.

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Man arrested for beating 22-year-old

By The Daily Cardinal | Mar. 3, 2009

A Madison man was arrested Friday after allegedly beating a 22-year-old man the previous Tuesday.

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Faculty Senate reviews budget effects on salaries, tuition

By Brandice Altfillisch | Mar. 3, 2009

The UW-Madison Faculty Senate reviewed Gov. Jim Doyle's recent budget proposal and its effect on tuition and faculty salaries Monday.

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Layne’s 50-year curse beginning to lift

By Andy Van Sistine | Mar. 3, 2009

Back in November, a month before the end of the NFL's regular season, I wrote about the Detroit Lions and their march towards infamy as the only team to ever accrue a 0-16 record in the NFL. As we all know, they proceeded to lose their remaining games last season, securing their place in history as the shame of the football nation and the only team to ever end a 16-game season without a win.