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The answer speaks truth

By Ben Breiner | Feb. 26, 2009

Columnist Ben Breiner praises Allen Iverson for his recent insightful commentary on his place as a role model

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Badgers dive into Big Ten Championships

By Nick Schmitt and Sammy Luterbach | Feb. 26, 2009

The Wisconsin men's swimming team will be competing in the Big Ten Championship meet from Thursday to Saturday.

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Stimulus plan benefits collegiate ambitions

By Paul Axel | Feb. 26, 2009

College Democrats highly encourage college students to take advantage of the extra funds the stimulus plan provides for College programs.

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Football alum ready for trial

By Charles Brace | Feb. 26, 2009

A former Badger football player is set for a criminal trial over death threats made against Athletic Director Barry Alvarez, the latest in a string of incidents involving Leonard Taylor Jr.

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In a world where Kevin writes a column

By Kevin Slane | Feb. 26, 2009

Kevin is outraged that the Academy snubbed Don LaFontaine, the man with the golden voice'

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Choosing an international job

By Brandice Altfillisch | Feb. 26, 2009

Stephen Holloway of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization advised students on how to obtain an international job after graduation.

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ASM must rebound

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Feb. 26, 2009

The Associated Students of Madison must learn from their mistakes in wake of the constitution election loss.

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Drinking beyond the hangover

By Julia Brenner | Feb. 26, 2009

Students who drink on more than just the usual Friday and Saturday may cause more harmful effects to their bodies than a hangover'

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Director Screwtape files a formal complaint

By Matt Hunziker | Feb. 26, 2009

The Career Services Liaison ignores a request for the org fair.'

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ASM attempts to stay resilient in face of constitution failure

By Molly Reppen and Caitlin Gath | Feb. 26, 2009

Although the proposed reform to the Associated Students of Madison constitution did not pass, change is not out of the question for the student government.

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Officer dismissed Ald. Verveer\r \r incident

By Peter Cameron and Rachel Holzman | Feb. 26, 2009

The Madison police officer who allegedly saw Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, in a room that smelled of marijuana regrets not having reported the incident in a more timely manner.

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Students vote against ASM Constitution

By Rory Linnane and JoEllen Amato | Feb. 25, 2009

The UW-Madison student body defeated the Associated Students of Madison's proposed new constitution Tuesday, with 61 percent of students voting against it.

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Four Badger women's hockey players were nominated for the Patty Kazmaier award, which each season is given to the most outstanding player. Senior forward Erika Lawler, junior forward Meghan Duggan, sophomore forward Hilary Knight and senior goaltender J

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For baseball, preseason tournament just a foolish exercise

By Gabe Ubatuba | Feb. 25, 2009

Guest Columnist Gabe Ubatuba points out the flaws that will keep the world baseball classic from becoming an important part of the landscape of American sports. .

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Proposal to house homeless stirs controversy

By Rebecca Holland | Feb. 25, 2009

A proposal by Porchlight Inc. to move homeless into a residence in Madison spurred controversy in the neighborhood Tuesday.

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I hope they serve cheeseburgers in Hell

By Ashley Spencer and Jake Herrera | Feb. 25, 2009

Ashley decides between eating and giving up meat for Lent.'

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Justices must remain neutral

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Feb. 25, 2009

Despite rulings allowing justices to align with political parties and taking contributions while cases are pending, Justices should refuse these measures to remain neutral

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Common Council approves 50 cent bus fare increase

By Rachel Holzman | Feb. 25, 2009

The Common Council voted 11 to 8 to approve the bus fare increase from $1.50 to $2.00 at Tuesday nights meeting, overturning the former decision made by the Transit and Parking Commission to increase the fare 25 cents.

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Letter to the Editor: New option for cheaper student textbooks

By Melanie Shibley - The Daily Cardinal and Valerie Mukete | Feb. 25, 2009

WISPIRG offers a new solution for cheaper textbooks online

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Ald. Verveer allegedly seen in room smelling of marijuana

By Anna Bukowski and C.P. VanValkenburg | Feb. 25, 2009

Alder Mike Verveer was spotted by police in a room that smelled of marijuana at downtown sports bar Zander's.