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Complexities of math and life collide in 'Proof'

By Joe Skurzewski | Feb. 20, 2009

The Madison Theatre Guild presents this critically acclaimed play at the Bartell Theatre this weekend.'

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Rick Warren controversy another partisan battle

By Brian Bienenfeld | Feb. 20, 2009

Although Obama's presidency promised partisanship, people are too wrapped up in two-party fights, such as the Rick Warren scandal

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Gimmicks cheapen dunk contest

By Matt Fox | Feb. 20, 2009

Columnist Matt Fox ponders why the NBA dunk contest has gone away from purely artful dunks and instead focuses on cheesy spectacle.

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The hidden \r \r costs of an education

By Liana Bratton | Feb. 19, 2009

Students come to the university familiar with the costs of tuition. But as other costs creep up, students must find ways to deal with the unexpected fees.'

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The hidden costs of education

By Liana Bratton | Feb. 19, 2009

Students come to the university familiar with the costs of tuition. But as other costs creep up, students must find ways to deal with the unexpected fees.'

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'The Vagina Monologues' highlights women's rights struggles

By Joseph Koss | Feb. 19, 2009

Despite preconceptions, 'The Vagina Monologues' tells a powerful story about the wrongs done not only to women, but to all humanity

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Student book club set to debut next fall

By The Daily Cardinal | Feb. 19, 2009

Chancellor Biddy Martin has decided to implement a campus-wide book initiative titled Go Big Read,"" set to begin in fall 2009.

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Advanced stats highlight intangibles

By Ben Breiner | Feb. 19, 2009

Columnist Ben Breiner explains why the new 'pace' statistic offers coaches a new way of evaluating their players.

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Stimulus bill bipartisan, rushed solution for U.S.

By Kristen Wall | Feb. 19, 2009

The stimulus bill does not fulfill the functions the Obama Administrations intended it for, and is simply more partisan politics

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Legislature passes budget repair bill

By Elise Mann | Feb. 19, 2009

Both houses of the state Legislature passed the state stimulus/budget repair bill Wednesday. This bill, however, does not fix $400 million of the current deficit that must be resolved by June 30.

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All Campus Party receives funding

By Rory Linnane | Feb. 19, 2009

The Associated Students of Madison approved full funding Wednesday for the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board's annual All Campus Party.

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Put your fate in their fearless feet feet

By Matt Hunziker | Feb. 19, 2009

It's time to sift through that spam mail.'

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Science and the Global Economy

By Steve Furay | Feb. 19, 2009

As scientists try to combat the world's problems, funding for research becomes increasingly scarce '

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Good riddance to coal plant

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Feb. 19, 2009

Doyle's decision to convert the Charter plant from coal to biofuel was late but wise decision

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Ruling allows Wisconsin judges to declare open partisanship

By Charles Brace | Feb. 19, 2009

A recent federal court ruling upended Wisconsin's law on nonpartisan judges, though the consequences for the upcoming election and future cases are unclear.

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