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Asian American Student Union reorganizes at kickoff meeting

By Matt Fox and Nick Dmytrenko | Oct. 16, 2008

The Asian American Student Union held their annual kickoff meeting Wednesday.

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School of Engineering dean for diversity affairs dies unexpectedly at age 44

By The Daily Cardinal and Melanie Shibley - The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 16, 2008

Steven Clark of the College of Engineering passed away suddenly Monday, Oct. 13.

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Band to travel to Lambeau Field this weekend for Packer halftime show

By Erin Banco | Oct. 16, 2008

UW Band Director Mike Leckrone said the band will travel to play at the Packer halftime show Sunday.

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Rohrman's crew earns 1-0 shutout against Marquette

By Nick Schmitt and Margaret Liu | Oct. 16, 2008

The UW men's soccer team shut-out Marquette Wednesday night to earn their first road win in over a month. Junior midfielder Scott Lorenz scored the games only goal.

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SSFC involved in ASM Constitutional Committee forum

By Estephany Escobar | Oct. 16, 2008

Students offered their ideas and concerns about SSFC at an ASM open forum Wednesday.

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Valai keeps it loose in the locker room

By Nate Carey | Oct. 16, 2008

Lost in the collapse of the Badger defense has been the rise of sophomore strong safety Jay Valai. The Texas native has brought a joking personality to the locker room and a hard-hitting philosophy to the field.

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Secret societies bring in top campus leaders each year

By Andrea Carlson | Oct. 16, 2008

Two UW-Madison secret societies fly under the radar on campus.

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Obama, Biden show committment to empowering women

By Alyssa Mirsberger | Oct. 16, 2008

Obama and Biden's voting histories favor women's equality

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A Bite of Madison

By Jia Luo | Oct. 16, 2008

See what Jia and Lena think of the French restaurant on campus. Too classy for students or an all you can eat wonder?'

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Tailgate won by tasty guacamole

By Emily Bisek | Oct. 16, 2008

Even if you hate all that California produces, you might still love this savory treat that can top off any undergrad tailgate. Watch out alumni!'

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Teach the band, lead by example

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Oct. 16, 2008

Inconstancy in hazing consequences reflects poorly on university

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Congressmen call for ACORN investigation

By Grace Urban | Oct. 16, 2008

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, an advocacy group whose members have been active in registering voters, is facing allegations from three Wisconsin Congressmen of participating in voter fraud.

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Second-half wins may be scarce

By Nate Carey | Oct. 16, 2008

Columnist Nate Carey looks ahead at the rest of the Badgers' football schedule and predicts how the team could finish.

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SK6ERS tour brings 'Celebration' to Madison

By Bri Maas and Claire Wiese | Oct. 16, 2008

Stephen Kellogg and his fellow indie rockers will bring their new acoustic sound to the Majestic Theatre this Thursday.'

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Kevin Smith's new 'Porno' challenges NC-17 rating

By Molly Reppen and Kevin Slane | Oct. 16, 2008

Kevin discusses MPAA hypocrisy and bogus director's cuts.'

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Street preacher knows how to have fun

By Matt Hunziker | Oct. 16, 2008

Matt thinks that the street shouter knows a bit too much about unmentionables...'

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Jihad Watch head lashes out at Islamic extremism

By Kelsey Gunderson | Oct. 16, 2008

Robert Spencer spoke to students about his thoughts on Islamic extremism as students argued back at the Union Wednesday.

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Students urged at rally to vote for a 'pro-fairness' Legislature

By Emma Roller | Oct. 16, 2008

Barbara Lawton, Wisconsin's lieutenant governor, and Ald. Eli Judge, District 8, rallied students Wednesday to vote in state and local elections and help elect candidates who support LGBT rights.

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UW libraries to join new digital archiving database collaboration

By Melanie Teachout | Oct. 15, 2008

The UW-Madison libraries will join the HathiTrust archive, a compilation of university's libraries acoss the nation.

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New hockey season brings excitement

By Crystal Crowns and Marlon Lima | Oct. 15, 2008

Columnist Crystal Crowns waxes about the glory of the start of hockey season. Both the men's and women's hockey teams could be lining up for big seasons in Crystal's mind.