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Kanye's latest adapts sounds, upsets fans

By Justin Stephani | Dec. 2, 2008

On Kanye West's latest release, 808's & Heartbreak, the album's title says it all. It is a complete break from the student motif on all of his previous album titles. 808's references the influential technology used throughout the new album, a voice box auto-tuner and 808 beat machine. Lastly, the recent drama (heartbreak) in West's life, including a breakup with his fiancée and his mother's death, seeps into every corner of this album, from the often heart-aching lyrics to the wide-open, longing spaces that have not crossed West's music before. 

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Hughes your daddy?

By Matt Fox | Dec. 2, 2008

Despite blown lead, foul-line jumper gives Men's Basketball ACC-Big Ten Challenge victory

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Letter to the Editor: Article brings necessary attention to recycling

By Michelle Koszulinski | Dec. 2, 2008

An earlier article on WISPIRG's annual trash sort highlights important messages for the state of Wisconsin to reduce waste'

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Support interlock mandate proposal

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Dec. 2, 2008

Ignition interlock technology a proactive way to combat drunk driving offenses in Wisconsin

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Eaves believes success is resulting from hard work

By Nico Savidge | Dec. 2, 2008

Wisconsin men's hockey coach Mike Eaves spoke to the media Monday and discussed the growth in consistency he has seen from his team this season.

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Two Milwaukee men beaten in Lake Street parking ramp in drunken brawl

By The Daily Cardinal | Dec. 2, 2008

Madison police said the men were found injured in the ramp early Sunday.

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Obama names national security team, selects Clinton for secretary of state

By The Daily Cardinal and Negassi Tesfamichael | Dec. 2, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama announced Monday his appointment of U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., as secretary of state, among other cabinet selections.

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Wisconsin voter turnout at 69 percent

By The Daily Cardinal and Leah Leonidas | Dec. 2, 2008

According to the state Government Accountability Board, Wisconsin experienced a voter turnout of 69 percent for the recent general election.

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Martin addresses faculty's concern over budget deficit

By Erin Banco | Dec. 2, 2008

With the announcement of UW System money-saving measures last week, members of the Faculty Senate discussed how the budget shortfall will affect the near future of UW-Madison.

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UW reps present plan for new south campus union to city commission

By Abby Sears | Dec. 2, 2008

Madison's Plan Commission saw development designs for the new union at a public hearing Monday.

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U.S. officially in state of recession since Dec. 2007

By Molly Reppen and Sara Lieburn | Dec. 2, 2008

Although Wisconsin is not faring as poorly as some states, it is still feeling the economic downturn, as the National Bureau of Economic Research officially announced Friday the United States has been in a recession since last December.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year... to release a bad cover

By Dale Mundt | Dec. 2, 2008

In his latest music column, Dale discusses holiday single concoctions, end-of-the-year lists and terrible Christmas covers.'

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Poor economy validates violent behavior

By Clay Thomas and Kiera Wiatrak | Dec. 2, 2008

Kiera uses violent techniques to get her boyfriend into Law School'

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Ex-player made death-threat calls to Alvarez

By Daily Cardinal Staff and Amanda Hoffstrom | Dec. 2, 2008

Former Badger football player Leonard J. Taylor Jr. made death threats about UW Athletic Directory Barry Alvarez and professional tennis player Maria Sharapova in calls to the Athletic Department last week.

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Obama assembling a team of experts, not rivals for cabinet

By Tom Hart | Dec. 2, 2008

Obama administration will encourage discourse, enlightened argument in oval office

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GAB reveals Van Hollen wrongly pursued fraud

By Christa Dankert | Dec. 2, 2008

Percentage of fraudulent voters in Milwaukee county prove that Attorney General Van Hollen wrongly targeted voter fraud in past election.

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Judge will not seek second term as alder

By Rebecca Holland | Dec. 2, 2008

After Ald. Eli Judge, District 8, announced that he will not seek re-election this spring, other residents are already looking to run for the spot.

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domestic partner benefits due at uw

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Dec. 1, 2008

With Dane County's allocation of benefits to domestic partners, the UW System and eventually Wisconsin itself should follow suit

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Badgers win pair over weekend

By Brandon Storlie | Dec. 1, 2008

Wisconsin defeated Michigan State and Michigan in the College Hockey Showcase at the Kohl Center over the weekend.

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Wis. organ donations on the rise with help of UW Health

By The Daily Cardinal | Dec. 1, 2008

Organ donations among Wisconsinites are increasing.