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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.

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SSFC and Student Council candidates fight for spot to create change in ASM fall elections

By Grace Kim | Oct. 15, 2008

ASM student elections will end Oct. 15 at 4 p.m.

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Palin the polar opposite of feminist

By Steven Wishau - The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 15, 2008

Sarah Palin does not represent the feminine ideals portrayed in college Republicans' last column

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baldwin deserves benefit of doubt

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Oct. 15, 2008

Despite going against constituents' wishes and opinions of protesters, Tammy Baldwin deserves credit for her decision to support the bailout and making herself available to students

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Men's soccer ready for midweek clash with Eagles

By Nick Schmitt | Oct. 15, 2008

The Wisconsin men's soccer team will face off against the Marquette Golden Eagles this Wednesday. Their offense has played well the last two games, something that should help against a Marquette team not known for its goal scoring.

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Poll shows Obama's lead in Wisconsin continues to grow

By Jessica Feld and Jonah Zinn | Oct. 15, 2008

According to a survey released Tuesday, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's lead in Wisconsin grew to 17 points.

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Cell-phone drive proceeds to benefit domestic violence services in Madison

By The Daily Cardinal and Zac Pestine | Oct. 15, 2008

In light of Domestic Awareness Month, the university is asking studens to donate old phones to benefit domestic abuse intervention services.

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Abortion protesters have valid argument

By Molly Reppen and Bryna Mulcrone | Oct. 15, 2008

The abortion chalking on Bascom was a respectable protest that was not offensive