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The Charter Street coal plant, notorious for its high emissions, will burn biomass instead of coal by 2012, Gov. Jim Doyle announced Friday. This decision will significantly reduce pollutant emissions in Wisconsin.

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Fermata held too long on 'Remain'

By Justin Stephani | Feb. 9, 2009

Local band Fermata bring a unique sound on their debut album'

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Losing Russell Athletics victory for UW, workers

By Jan Van Tol | Feb. 9, 2009

The Student Labor Action Coalition commends Chancellor Biddy Martin for cutting ties with Russell Athletics

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No. 2 Minnesota earns one-point advantage on No. 1 Wisconsin over weekend

By Brandon Storlie | Feb. 9, 2009

The Wisconsin women's hockey team was not able to pick up a win in Minnesota.

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Buffing up the Brein

By The Daily Cardinal and Marlon Lima | Feb. 9, 2009

Meet Ben Breiner: We all know a guy who could use some beefing up. You may even be that guy. This semester, over a 12-week span, we will be taking one such man, Ben Breiner (br-EYE-ner), and attempting to strap some muscle onto his gaunt frame. '

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District 8 hopefuls push safety plans

By Ryan Hebel | Feb. 9, 2009

District 8 candidates participated in a debate Sunday night and focused largely on campus and student safety.

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MSC gives green light to new abortion clinic

By Erin Banco and Jon Spike | Feb. 9, 2009

Plans for a clinic that will provide second-trimester abortions proceeded Friday, with the Madison Surgery Center board of directors approving the proposal.

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College Dems, city officials join forces to push local politics

By Anna Discher | Feb. 9, 2009

The College Democrats of UW-Madison joined forces with city officials to call student attention to local politics at Friday night's city panel.

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Ramirez does not deserve a higher salary

By Matt Fox and Andy Van Sistine | Feb. 6, 2009

Columnist Matt Fox explains why Manny Ramirez should not be offered more money to play in the MLB.

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Teach says touchy subjects should be touched

By David Hottinger | Feb. 6, 2009

The possibility of an abortion clinic creates a healthy debate '

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Phelps drama overdone, marijuana ban should go up in smoke

By Cole Wenzel | Feb. 6, 2009

If we can learn anything from the recent troubles of Michael Phelps, it's that marijuana should not be illegal in the U.S.

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Wisconsin breaks losing streak

By Andy Van Sistine | Feb. 6, 2009

The UW men's basketball team finally picked up a win after dropping its last six games.

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Fray fails to move forward

By Jacqueline O'Reilly | Feb. 6, 2009

The Fray saw an abrupt rise to fame with the mainstream exposure off two singles of their debut album, but the band has failed to capitalize on their notoriety by lacking ingenuity on their sophomore release.'

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Regents evaluate progress of action steps in Wisconsin Growth Agenda

By Molly Reppen and Ashley Davis | Feb. 6, 2009

The UW System Board of Regents met Thursday to assess the progress of its strategic planning efforts for growth in Wisconsin a year after implementing them.

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Expert provides tips for finding jobs outside academic world

By Kelsey Gunderson | Feb. 6, 2009

Susan Basalla encouraged students to find jobs outside of academia even though the road to success may be longer.

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Council hopefuls vie for District 2 seat in debate

By Caitlin Gath | Feb. 6, 2009

Current District 2 Ald., Brenda Konkel, debated against three rivals battling for her seat Thursday.