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UW-Madison junior announces campaign for District 8 alder seat

By The Daily Cardinal | Dec. 10, 2008

Jacob Schmidt will run for the District 8 alder position on Madison's Common Council.

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Wisconsin report card after strong start to season

By Jay Messar | Dec. 10, 2008

Women's basketball beat writer Jay Messar explains why the Badgers are a strong defensive team but are lacking offensively.

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City commission votes against Madison Metro fare increase

By Amy Rosenfeld | Dec. 10, 2008

The city's Transit and Parking Commission voted against a 50-cent busfare increase Tuesday.

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Florida man dies of head injuries from weekend attack

By Anna Bukowski | Dec. 10, 2008

27-year-old Eduardo Cademartori died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a fight over the weekend.

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UW-Whitewater prof. to chair higher education committee

By Jessica Feld | Dec. 10, 2008

Chairmanship of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities will switch hands to UW-Whitewater professor Kim Hixon, an appointment Hixon said is appropriate given his experience in higher education.

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Dorm residents launch 200-person snowball fight, UWPD called in

By Melanie Teachout | Dec. 10, 2008

The first large amount of snow fell on to the UW-Madison campus Monday night. Students from Ogg and Sellery Halls launched a massive snowball fight and UWPD officers were called in to stop it.

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Badger football report card

By Nate Carey | Dec. 10, 2008

Football beat writer hands out his end of season grades to Bret Bielema's squad. '

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Recruiting ratings turn into coach's crutch at Notre Dame

By Ben Breiner | Dec. 10, 2008

Columnist Ben Breiner discusses the issue of new head coaches dealing recruits obtained by prior coaches.

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Alcohol tax can curb drinking

By Kelly Kallien and The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Dec. 10, 2008

Although it is a good idea to implement a higher alcohol tax, the funds should be used on measures to curb the culture of drinking in Wisconsin first and foremost.

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'Seinfeld' inspires funny, diverse student art

By Jenna Liberman | Dec. 10, 2008

UW students display creative, unpretentious art as a part of Hummanities gallery.'

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Madison police missing concentrated crime area

By Dan Josephson | Dec. 10, 2008

Campus police are making a concerned effort to curb crime in Madison, but they are failing to focus their efforts on areas that need more attention.

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Illinois governor faces charges of corruption

By Nico Savidge and Crystal Crowns | Dec. 10, 2008

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is facing charges of corruption and bribery for trying to sell or trade President-elect Obama's vacant Senate seat. Blagojevich is the second consecutive Illinois governor arrested for corruption.

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Programs offer students physical self-defense skills

By Erin Banco | Dec. 10, 2008

UW-Madison students can now take self-defense classes in and out of the classroom. University officials are encouraging students to become educated on the latest safety techniques.

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