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Six-year old found wandering alone early Monday morning

Feb. 3, 2009

A six-year-old girl was found walking alone near a major intersection early Monday morning.

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Badgers travel to battle Gophers

By Nick Schmitt | Feb. 3, 2009

Both the Wisconsin men's and women's hockey teams will be facing Minnesota over the upcoming weekend.

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Abrahamson, Doyle flex fundraising advantages

By Charles Brace | Feb. 3, 2009

Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson out-raised her opponent by a large margin according to funding records, though it is unclear if influential interest groups will spend large amounts on the election.

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Faculty grapple over new document

By Brandice Altfillisch | Feb. 3, 2009

Faculty Senate members engaged in a discussion about the new strategic framework draft, emphasizing the need for greater transparency.

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Executive orders reshape U.S. policies, reputation

By Tom Hart | Feb. 3, 2009

President Obama's first actions as president set the tone for a new outlook on domestic and foreign policy

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paperless classes could benefit uw

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Feb. 3, 2009

Utilizing online class material could save countless dollars in printing costs for UW-Madison

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Rate of suicides in state increasing, cause unclear

By Cathy Martin | Feb. 3, 2009

Recent statistics show an increase in suicides in Wisconsin, with the rate of suicides spiking in 2007 after remaining steady prior to 2006.

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Wisconsin tennis teams have weekend of mixed results

By Emma Condon | Feb. 3, 2009

The Wisconsin women's tennis team picked up a win over Northern Illinois and the men's team fell to East Tennessee over the weekend.

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Older man robbed in own apartment late Sunday night

Feb. 3, 2009

A 61-year-old man was robbed by two suspects Sunday night as his Braxton place apartment.

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After Friday win, Badgers can't close

By Ben Breiner | Feb. 2, 2009

The Wisconsin men's hockey team won its first game against Minnesota-Duluth 3-1, but lost the second game 1-0.

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County executive race: pick lesser of two evils

By Ryan Dashek | Feb. 2, 2009

Neither Kathleen Falk nor Nancy Mistele make a strong case to be county executive

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Wildcats claw apart Wisconsin defense

By Tom Lea and Will Hoverman | Feb. 2, 2009

The Badger men's basketball team lost 66-63 to Northwestern Saturday to extend their losing streak to six games. The game was close throughout but Wisconsin could not pull even as the Wildcats hit eight free throws down the stretch.

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Northwestern basketball analysis

By Andy Van Sistine | Feb. 2, 2009

The Badger defense was crucial in its loss to Northwestern as the Wildcats hit 57 percent of their shots and were consistently executing offensively.

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Man sentenced for Plaza Tavern fatality

By Rachel Holzman | Feb. 2, 2009

A man was sentenced to two years in prison for last year's fatal bar fight outside the Plaza Tavern downtown.

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Bad budgeting contributes to state deficit

By Megan Orear | Feb. 2, 2009

According to a study by the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, poor budgeting practices and the government spending beyond its means have made Wisconsin's budget deficit worse.

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Abortion clinic debate doesn't address curbing unplanned pregnancies

By Jon Spike | Feb. 2, 2009

The debate over the second-trimester abortion clinic demands compromise and consideration for preventing the need for abortions

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Protesters argue over a possible abortion clinic opening

By Kelsey Gunderson | Feb. 2, 2009

Pro-life and pro-choice advocates met face-to-face in front of the Madison Surgery Center Saturday to debate the opening of a second-trimester abortion clinic.

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Badger women fall to Michigan Wolverines

By Alex Lugo | Feb. 2, 2009

The Wisconsin women's basketball squad struggled against Michigan, falling behind 9-0 early and allowing a 15 - o0 run en route to a 70-42 defeat.

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Work study fund unstable in light of poor economy

By Andrea Carlson and Aliso Bauter | Feb. 2, 2009

Students participating in UW-Madison's work study program expressed concern about earning money through the program with the recent state budget shortfall.

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Ice cream will always be there for you

By Megan Corbett | Feb. 2, 2009

Megan contemplates whether or not she encountered a spirit'