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Missing Wisconsin alum, law clerk found slain in U.S. Virgin Islands

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 31, 2008

A UW-Madison alum was found murdered in the U.S. Virgin Islands Wednesday.

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'Wickedly' talented Menzel in Madison

By Molly Reppen and Katie Foran-McHale | Oct. 31, 2008

Although she is best known for her roles in \Wicked"" and ""Rent,"" Sunday Idina Menzel graces the Union Theater stage with fan favorites, as well as songs from her new album.'

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Sports, politics linked by more than Olbermann

By Ben Breiner | Oct. 31, 2008

Columnist Ben Breiner looks at the similarities between the television presentation of sports and elections.

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Badgers to open with exhibition against Augustana

By Matthew Fox | Oct. 31, 2008

The UW men's basketball team opens its season this weekend with an exhibition against Augustana. Wisconsin is coming off a season in which the exceeded expectations, winning the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles.

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Plans to renovate Gilman Street, Frances Street water fixture addition move forward

By Abby Sears | Oct. 31, 2008

The State Street Design Project Oversight Committee voted Thursday to approve plans for the reconstruction of Gilman Street in addition of a water fixture on Frances. Plaza next to State Street Brats.

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Women's hockey ready for powerful Bulldogs

By Brandon Storlie | Oct. 31, 2008

The Wisconsin women's hockey team will take on the arch-rival Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs in a rematch of last year's national title game. The two teams have met several times in postseason play and there is little love lost between the squads.

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City, organizers nix Halloween on Mifflin plans

By Abby Sears | Oct. 31, 2008

Student organizers of the ill-fated Halloween on Mifflin block party said they will continue to meet with city officials to tweak the Freakfest event into a celebration that a variety of students will enjoy.

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Lorenz finds the net to pull Badgers past the Huskies

By Nick Schmitt | Oct. 30, 2008

Junior forward Scott Lorenz scores the only goal of the game Wednesday night to lead the Badgers past Northern Illinois.

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Wisconsin men's hockey travels to North Dakota this weekend

By Ben Breiner | Oct. 30, 2008

The Badgers are still in search of their first win this season.

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Obama for president

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Oct. 30, 2008

Cardinal View endores Barack Obama, outlines five keys to success in oval office.

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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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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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