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Fire alarms create apathy among UW dorm residents

By Kelsey Gunderson | Nov. 12, 2008

Frequent fire alarms in university residence halls are being ignored by students.

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'Happy' audiences view upside of life

By Katie Foran-McHale | Nov. 12, 2008

Mike Leigh's new film \Happy-Go-Lucky"" leaves audiences in an optimistic mood.'

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Accountability board decides to require voter registration checks

By Steven Wishau - The Daily Cardinal and Megan Orear | Nov. 12, 2008

In accordance with a decision the Government Accountability Board made Tuesday, Wisconsin clerks will be required to check the information of voters registered since 2006.

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DLS speaker stresses natural selection theory

By Estephany Escobar | Nov. 11, 2008

Ayala Francisco, a distinguished lecturer, praised Darwin's theory of natural selection at his presentation Tuesday.

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Badgers ready for veteran Warhawks

By Matthew Fox | Nov. 11, 2008

By Ryan's basketball team will play their final exhibition game Tuesday against UW-Whitewater. The game will serve as a tune-up and allow the coaches to get a better idea of their rotation.

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Election result may have large impact on the world of sports

By Andy Van_Sistine | Nov. 11, 2008

Columnist Andy Van Sistine explores how the election of Barack Obama could affect the world of sports.

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College savings program faltering amid economic crisis

By Megan Orear | Nov. 11, 2008

Savings programs to find higher education is facing a downturn, dropping 8.4 points due to the slumping stock market.

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Crime In Brief

Nov. 11, 2008

Police were busy in downtown Madison over the weekend with weapons violations and a man harassing passerby on State Street.

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Bielema pleased with team's performance

By Nico Savidge | Nov. 11, 2008

Wisconsin football head coach Bret Bielema addressed the media expressing his satisfaction with his team's performance over the weekend. He also said the team is now totally focused on its next task, a contest against Minnesota Saturday.

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Masseuse gives Kiera her money's worth

By Kiera Wiatrak | Nov. 11, 2008

Wanting a post-midterm massage to ease her mind, Kiera gets a lot more than she bargained for with a masseuse who gives her a run for her money.'

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Fraternity to renovate Langdon St. house

By Jack Zeller | Nov. 11, 2008

After a ten-year hiatus from campus, Phi Gamma Delta reclaims their historic fraternity house and plans extensive renovations.

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Student input crucial to safety

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Nov. 11, 2008

Attend tonight's safety forum in the Red Gym and help create proactive solutions to campus safety issues.

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State of science in U.S. will progress under Obama administration

By Tom Hart | Nov. 11, 2008

Eight years of bais stifled scientific research in the U.S., Obama's progressive approach will change that.

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Safety forum to discuss problem solving tactics to reduce downtown armed robberies

By Erin Banco | Nov. 11, 2008

Students can attend a safety event today - hosted by university officials - that will discuss a plan to decrease downtown armed robberies.

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State elections board may perform disputed voter checks

By Megan Orear | Nov. 11, 2008

The Government Accountability Board may perform the registration checks Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has tried to enforce through his lawsuit against the GAB.

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Youth must extend their influence beyond voting

By Project Youthanize | Nov. 11, 2008

Join Project Youthanize and help our generation's influence extend nationally

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Women's tennis struggles at Indiana tournament

By Jake Langbecker | Nov. 11, 2008

The Wisconsin women's tennis team had a difficult time in Bloomington, Ind., losing the majority of their matches at the Indiana Invitational.

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Poor economy to affect UW student loans

By Rory Linnane | Nov. 11, 2008

In a forum Monday, UW-Madison professors said the economic decline is due in large part to people relying on loans and not paying them back.

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Democratic legislators hope to use majority to enact policies, despite budget shortfall

By Sara Lieburn | Nov. 11, 2008

With Democrats maintaining the majority in the state Senate and gaining control of the state Assembly, the legislative agenda next session could come with changes, but may be limited by the projected budget deficit.

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Madison going 'Greek'

By Caissa Casarez | Nov. 11, 2008

The Madison Repertory Theatre's new production of \The Greeks"" is an enjoyable experience for all, due to the actors' powerfully emotional performances'