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Tempting carbs face tasty competition

By Negassi Tesfamichael and Sara Barreau | Jan. 15, 2009

Enjoy comfort food with easy tricks that cut out the carbs'

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Legislature reconvenes, budget and economy to rule agenda

By Megan Orear | Jan. 15, 2009

The 2009-10 legislative session is underway, and lawmakers must deal with the dominant issues of job creation and solving the projected $5.4 billion state budget deficit.

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UW graduates look to replace current District 2 alder

By Caitlin Gath | Jan. 15, 2009

UW-Madison graduates Bridget Maniaci and Adam Walsh are running against current Ald. Brenda Konkel and two other hopefuls for the District 2 seat.

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Titus Andronicus reissue their list of Grievances

By Kyle Sparks | Jan. 15, 2009

Titus Andronicus' reissue reiterates the resiliency of their defiant debut.'

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New pop star delivers with 'Lovely' debut

By Caissa Casarez | Jan. 15, 2009

Erin McCarley, of recent iTunes fame, delivers satisfying pop songs about the ups and downs of love.'

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'Benjamin' hits the right buttons

By Steven Wishau - The Daily Cardinal and Danny Gottleib | Jan. 15, 2009

\The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"" is an engrossing, though lengthy, film based loosely on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald'

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Economic woes expected to persist, difficult job market awaits grads

By Nico Savidge | Jan. 15, 2009

By the end of 2008, the United States saw its largest increase in unemployment, and experts predict the economic turmoil is not close to being over.

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Holiday memories save Claire from empty cupboards

By Claire Wiese | Jan. 15, 2009

As students come back to bare pantries and lonely refrigerator's, remember the holiday-filling meals'

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District 8 candidates prepare for April election

By Caitlin Gath | Jan. 15, 2009

n the spring elections for City Council, many of the candidates will be UW-Madison students and alums.

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UW Hospital considers new second-trimester abortion clinic

By Alyssa Connolly | Jan. 15, 2009

The Alliance Defense Fund said if the UW Hospital and Meriter Hospital open a second-trimester abortion clinic, employees could feel compelled to practice activities that go against their religious rights.

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Campus Master Plan projects to continue in 2009

By Kelsey Gunderson | Jan. 15, 2009

Although the Student Services Tower is the first to be completed, other projects outlined under the Campus Master Plan will continue to be constructed throughout the next year.

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Yara knows true love comes straight from the stomach

By Christina Thuli and Yara Korkor | Jan. 15, 2009

Think eating habits can make or break a relationship? It almost happened to this columnist.'

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Peterson commits suicide in prison

By The Daily Cardinal | Jan. 11, 2009

Adam C. Peterson, convicted of the stabbing death of Joel Marino, was found hanging from his bunk bed railing by his cellmate, state Department of Corrections officials announced.

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Undefeated no more: women's hockey falls to Duluth

By Ben Breiner | Jan. 11, 2009

The UW women's hockey team lost 4-0 to Minnesota Duluth ending its 20-game unbeaten streak and handing Wisconsin it's first defeat of the year.

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Badgers rally from late deficit to salvage a tie at Duluth.

By Ben Breiner | Jan. 11, 2009

The Badger women's hockey team came back from a 3-1 deficit in Duluth to earn a tie, though they lost the post-overtime shootout 2-0.

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Bowled over: Badgers lose big to Florida State

By Ben Breiner and Abby Becker | Dec. 27, 2008

The Wisconsin Badger football team fell to the Seminoles 42-13 in the Champs Sports bowl. The loss resulted in Wisconsin's worst record in since 2003 and head coach Bret Bielema's his second bowl loss in three seasons.

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One year later, Badgers on the short end against Longhorns

By Ben Breiner | Dec. 24, 2008

The UW men's basketball team lost 74-69 Tuesday to the No. 9 Texas Longhorns. A late steal erased a small Badger lead and paved the way for Wisconsin's third defeat of the season.

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Cop out: Badgers down road-weary Eagles

By Ben Breiner | Dec. 20, 2008

The Wisconsin men's basketball team won their first post-finals game, winning 57-46 over Coppin State at the Kohl Center. The Badgers could never quite pull away but were never really threatened in their last contest before facing No.5 Texas.

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Krabbenhoft's big day and strong inside play lead to Badger blowout

By Ben Breiner | Dec. 14, 2008

The Wisconsin men's basketball team pulled away from UW-Green Bay in the second half at the Kohl Center Saturday to earn a 77-57 victory over their in-state rival.

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Christmas name is politically correct

By Steve DeGrush and Kristen Wall | Dec. 11, 2008

Leftist groups have gone too far in removing the \Christmas"" title from all holiday-season traditions