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O.A.R. gets green for Halloween

By Stephanie Oyer | Oct. 30, 2008

As part of thier Campus Consciousnes Tour, O.A.R. is headlining Madison's Freakfest Halloween celebration.'

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Committee debates eliminating late-night vending on Frances St.

By Jack Zeller | Oct. 30, 2008

Some area residents are complaining that long lines of intoxicated patrons at food carts are threatening downtown safety.

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Badgers pick up home win against Wildcats

By Andy Van Sistine | Oct. 30, 2008

Wisconsin beats Northwestern in three sets.

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Now playing Madison

By Alex Kuskowski | Oct. 30, 2008

This week, writer Alex Kuskowski talks to Diaper Daniels (Karl Christenson) of Madison's premiere twang-poop"" band, Cribshitter.'

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For student veterans, Iraq war a central election issue

By Abby Sears | Oct. 30, 2008

UW-Madison student veterans weigh in on the presidential candidates based on their policies toward the Iraq war - an issue with which they have firsthand experience.

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New Halloween bash on Mifflin riles officials

By Abby Sears | Oct. 30, 2008

A group of UW-Madison students planning an alternative Halloween party on Mifflin Street has city officials eyeing their efforts.

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Michigan hosts Big Ten Championships for men's and women's cross country

By Whitney Newman and Sasha Goldstein | Oct. 30, 2008

The Wisconsin men's and women's cross country teams lace up for the Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor starting Sunday.

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Gore says election is 'turning point' against climate change

By Megan Orear | Oct. 30, 2008

Former Vice President and environmental activist Al Gore spoke to college students via webcast Wednesday about voting in support of clean energy.

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Halloween tips with a frightening twist

By Sara Barreau | Oct. 30, 2008

Are you trick-or-eating this Halloween? Check out these grown-up recipes for easy, impressive treats. '

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Van Hollen announces DOJ employees to monitor polling

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 30, 2008

Employees from the Wisconsin Department of Justice will be sent to polling places on Election Day to ensure election laws are being followed, according to Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen.

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Disney dooms childhood stars

By Kevin Slane | Oct. 30, 2008

Columnist Kevin Slane examines the absurdity of the Disney machine and its latest excessive product placement.'

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Madison retains title as state's 'liberal bubble'

By Claire Wiese | Oct. 29, 2008

While Barack Obama is expected to win a large majority of the votes in Madison, the rest of Wisconsin does not necessarily share the city's liberal attitudes.

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Once reliable for at least one half of an energetic and funky album, Flashy fails to follow through, leaving fans with a mostly empty effort from the pompous lead singer Dick Valentine and Electric Six.'

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Weekend World Series ratings reach a surprising new low

By Crystal Crowns | Oct. 29, 2008

Columnist Crystal Crowns offers reasons for why the World Series is not as widely viewed as in previous years.

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Haunted campus walking tour displays history of UW buildings, ghost stories

By Cassie Holman and Sarah Turner | Oct. 29, 2008

The tour featured stories from Science, Bascom and North Halls.

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Wilco members to join Feingold, Baldwin at Concert for Change

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 29, 2008

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D.-Wis., and Rep. Tammy Badlwin, D.-Wis., will also participate in a \concert for change"" Saturday.

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Remember Bush's fear tactics before election

By Dan Josephson | Oct. 29, 2008

While considering your choice for the upcoming presidential election, consider the last eight years of politics in relation to McCain and Obama

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Wisconsin men's soccer travels to Northern Illinois

By Scott Kellogg | Oct. 29, 2008

The Badgers will try to end their five game losing streak against the Huskies on the road.

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If life gets hard, contemplate family of 19

By Benji Pierson and Ashley Spencer | Oct. 29, 2008

If your life as a middle class college student seems hard, think about what it might be like to spend 135 months out of the next 20 years PREGNANT. Catch \17 Kids and Counting"" with Ashley on TLC.'

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Homecoming Blood Drive successful in collecting over 400 pints of blood

By Jon Spike and Grace Kim | Oct. 29, 2008

Organizers of the blood drive said student turnout was crucial for the event's success.