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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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UW to host first Dance Marathon

By Grace Kim | Feb. 25, 2009

UW-Madison students and faculty will participate in the first UW Dance Marathon Feb. 27 at the Shell to raise money for the American Family Children's Hospital.

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Swimming aims to dive in at Big Ten's

By Nick Schmitt | Feb. 25, 2009

The Wisconsin men's swimming and diving team kicks off its 2009 Big Ten Championship meet today at Purdue University.'

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Enjoy dinner and a movie with the Brat Pack

By Jacqueline O'Reilly | Feb. 25, 2009

Don't just watch your favorite Hollywood classics, turn them into sure-to-please dinner party themes.'

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Government takeover of banks not what we need

By Sean McMaster | Feb. 25, 2009

The nationalization of banks threatens the value of the dollar and promotes irresponsible spending

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Abrahamson defends acceptance of contributions

By Caitlin Gath | Feb. 25, 2009

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson and Jefferson County Judge Randy Koschnick went head to head in a debate Tuesday sponsored by the Dane County Bar Association.

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Japanese nonprofit TV station to interview UW innovators

Feb. 25, 2009

Participants of the 2009 Innovation Day will be interviewed this week for a Japanese nonprofit channel.

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Book club should seek out provocative choices

By Frances Provine | Feb. 25, 2009

This week, Frances addresses the most important decisions faced by the UW's new book club.'

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Madison's Love Rhombus 'pull shapes,' derive geometric party music

By Melanie Shibley - The Daily Cardinal and Emma Roller | Feb. 25, 2009

Local musicians talk about their origins and inspirations.'

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'Pool' of Indian intrigue

By Julia Shiplett | Feb. 25, 2009

'The Pool' finds two Indian boys chasing their dreams literally and metaphorically through their fascination with a pool.'

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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. .