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Forty-nine of the nation's states, including Wisconsin, are failing in higher education affordability, according to a national higher education report card. UW System officials say increased investment in financial aid could alleviate the problem.

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Obama meets with governors, hopes to work with states to fix economy

By Jessica Feld | Dec. 3, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama met with governors Tuesday to discuss an economic stimulus plan. According to Gov. Jim Doyle, the plan will help relieve some of the state's deficit, but will not solve the problem.

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Big win could save Stone

By Crystal Crowns | Dec. 3, 2008

Columnist Crystal Crowns examines the importance of last Sunday's win over Baylor for women's basketball coach Lisa Stone.

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Leave smoking ban to citizens, not Legislature

By Dan Josephson | Dec. 3, 2008

Despite Democratic control on the state Legislature, Wisconsin senators should leave the decision up to a statewide vote.

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three-year degree bad budget policy

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Dec. 3, 2008

UW Systems' idea to encourage advisors in Wisconsin colleges to place large emphasis on graduating in three years does not have the best interests of students in mind.

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Israeli diplomat visit students, stresses political awareness

By Andrea Carlson | Dec. 3, 2008

UW-Madison students gathered at Hillel Offices to hear Deputy Consul General Gershon Kedar speak about the Israeli conflicts in the Middle East and the relationship between the Israeli nation and the rest of the world. Audience members included people on

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A series of carefully loaded questions

By Ashley Spencer | Dec. 3, 2008

Ashley endures interrogation from her mom'

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Spend a day with 'Guys'

By Danny Marchewka | Dec. 3, 2008

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents \Guys on Ice,"" a hilarious look at ice fishers from the Midwest, and their fun quirks'

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UW off to Las Vegas after strong start

By Scott Kellogg | Dec. 3, 2008

The Wisconsin wrestling team is ranked No. 11 in the nation and will head to Las Vegas for the weekend.

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Letter to the Editor: Drunk driving laws need awareness, change

By Kari Kinnard | Dec. 3, 2008

A representative from Mothers Against Drunk Driving supports Ryan Dashek's column asking for greater punishment for drunk drivers

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New details of Zimmermann case released

By Rachel Holzman | Dec. 3, 2008

According to warrants obtained by the Wisconsin State Journal, the audio from Zimmermann's 911 call contains a woman's screams and sounds of a brief physical struggle.

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ABC's 'Pushing Daisies' not really having 'Best Week Ever'

Dec. 3, 2008

Ali Rothschild discusses the unfortunate demise of ABC's \Pushing Daisies,"" desipte its fun, whimsical nature'

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Campus Women's Center recognizes World AIDS Day

By Molly Reppen and Grace Kim | Dec. 2, 2008

Various student organizations will be holding events all week to recognize the world AIDS pandemic.

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Badgers to host in-state rivals

By Jay Messar | Dec. 2, 2008

The Wisconsin women's basketball team will host UW-Milwaukee Tuesday after upsetting No. 6 Baylor.

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Lady icers pepper Minnesota-State netminders, remain unbeaten on the season

By Brandon Storlie | Dec. 2, 2008

The Badger women's hockey team scored 15 goals over the weekend beating Minnesota State 8-0 and 7-2.

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Credit Sabathia for not jumping on NY offer

By Andy Van Sistine | Dec. 2, 2008

Columnist Andy van Sistine ponders the implications of CC Sabathia's choice to sit on the New York Yankees $140 million offer.