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New ASM diversity chair to change goals of committee

By Rory Linnane | Nov. 20, 2008

ASM elect Steven Olikara as the next diversity chair at a meeting Wednesday.

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'Planes, Trains & Automobiles': Thanksgiving's film Turducken

By Kevin Slane | Nov. 20, 2008

One week from now, I can rest easy. One week from now, I won't have midterms, papers, quizzes, labs or any other stresses in my life. I'll be curled on the couch, in a partially vegetative state in a tryptophan-induced coma and enjoying some of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions. I wake up for the Macy's Thanksgiving parade, then flip back and forth between the Westminster Dog Show and watching the Detroit Lions lose to whatever team they're playing. However, one tradition that has yet to catch on in my family is the Thanksgiving movie.

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National Championship will go through SEC, Big 12

By Jonathan Roffe | Nov. 20, 2008

Jon Roffe discusses National Championship scenarios'

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Wisconsin women's basketball hosts Drake

By Jay Messar | Nov. 20, 2008

Wisconsin head coach Lisa Stone will face the program she was a part of in the past.

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State's request for more cuts to affect UW

By Hannah Furfaro | Nov. 20, 2008

On account of the projected state budget deficit growing from $3 billion to $5 billion, state agencies, including the UW System, have been asked to further reduce their spending.

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Farewell Badger Seniors

By Tom Hart and Hayley Jacobs | Nov. 20, 2008

The Wisconsin football class of 2008 will play its final Camp Randall contest on Saturday'

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Matt searches his boredom for meaning

By Matt Hunziker | Nov. 20, 2008

Can Matt make something out of his tiresome job posing for aspiring artists?'

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UW's McDonagh fills big role as assistant captain

By Brandon Storlie | Nov. 20, 2008

Wisconsin sophomore defenseman Ryan McDonagh has served as a silent leader for the Badgers this season.

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5 things to watch

By Drew Simon | Nov. 20, 2008

Badger seniors and the Cal Poly offense include some things to keep an eye on Saturday'

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City to hold public hearing to dicuss bus fare increase

By Lauren Piscione | Nov. 19, 2008

Metro Transit and Madison's Transit and Parking Commission announced Tuesday will be held next Monday to evaluate what the bus fare increase should be.

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Celebration recognizes 10 years of stem cells

By Andrea Carlson | Nov. 19, 2008

University members celebrated Dr. Thomson's 10-year stem-cell breakthrough Tuesday.

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'Do not disturb' is the norm in America, not worldwide

By Matt Fox and Frances Provine | Nov. 19, 2008

Frances shares her perspective on the place of reading in different cultures from abroad.'

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Young professionals share expertise with students and faculty

By Cassie Holman | Nov. 19, 2008

UW-Madison students and young professionals listened to mini-presentations from successful entrepreneurs at the interactive Entrepreneurial Deli Monday as a part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.

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Wisconsin cruises past SIU-Edwardsville

By Matt Fox and Jessica Gartner | Nov. 19, 2008

The Badgers lit up the Cougars 88-58 at the Kohl Center.

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UW professor named to Obama's transition team

By Jessica Feld | Nov. 19, 2008

Alta Charo, a prominent UW-Madison professor and researcher, will serve on President-elect Barack Obama's transition team and examine healthcare policy for his administration.

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Eviction letter to a lingering house guest

By Ashley Spencer and Morgan Haefner | Nov. 19, 2008

Ashley deals with a pesky visitor'

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Robbery at Red Letter News, fifth of the year for the store

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 19, 2008

The East Washington Avenue store was robbed early Tuesday morning, according to Madison police.

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Parallels to galactic masterpiece not enough to save 'Christmas'

By Anthony Cefali | Nov. 19, 2008

The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne tries his hand directing \Christmas on Mars"" but the film ends up a bumbling imitation of a Kubrick classic.'

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NBA players fail to keep their 'cool' as intensity heats up on the court

By Crystal Crowns | Nov. 19, 2008

Columnist Crystal Crowns argues to make unsportsmanlike conduct penalties more severe in the NBA.

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Panel emphasizes need for reform in state judicial elections

By Megan Orear and Hope Carmichael | Nov. 19, 2008

At a forum entitled Justice, Money and Politics"" held Tuesday night, panel members, including two state Supreme Court justices, discussed the need to reform Wisconsin judicial elections.