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Defense thrives against Fresno State

By Scott Allen | Sep. 15, 2008

Wisconsin's defensive play caused Fresno State frustration in Saturday night's game.

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Wis. lawmakers offer alternatives to Janesville plant closure

By The Daily Cardinal and Anthony Cefali | Sep. 15, 2008

In an attempt to keep the General Motors plant open in Janesville, Wis., state politicians met with GM officials Friday and offered incentives to keep the plant operating.

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Police, bars work to stop late-night brawls

By Abby Sears | Sep. 15, 2008

As alcohol-related violence continues to be an issue among downtown partygoers, police and bars are working to keep the late-night scene peaceful and safe.

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Campaigning rules outlined for UW groups and employees

By Megan Orear | Sep. 12, 2008

To inform university employees and students groups about the rules regarding the use of university resources for campaign efforts, UW System officials issued a set of guidelines for political involvement.

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State officials say attorney general lawsuit could hurt voters

By Negassi Tesfamichael and Rebecca Autrey | Sep. 12, 2008

Claims have arisen that the lawsuit Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen recently filed over voter information verification could disenfranchise voters, but officials say voters with proper identification should have no problem.

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Now Playing Madison

By Ryan Hebel and Ben Pierson & Victoria Statz | Sep. 12, 2008

This week The Daily Cardinal talks to Madison native and folk artist John Statz. '

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UW aims for fast start in Fresno

By Nate Carey | Sep. 12, 2008

The Wisconsin football team will play its first road game this weekend, 2000 miles away at Fresno State. FSU's head coach Pat Hill has already declared the game the biggest in program history and has some impressive wins at the Bulldog helm.

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Coens back for laughs

By Danny Gottleib and Matt Masterson and Adee Feiner | Sep. 12, 2008

Although the latest Coen brothers film is a departure from the dark \No Country for Old Men,"" they still leave crowds satisfied.'

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UW entrepreneurship program ranked 13th on top 50 list

By Staci Taustine and By Cheyenne Langkamp | Sep. 12, 2008

UW's Weinert Center was ranked 13th in the nation by Princeton Review and Entrepreneurship Magazine.

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Women's soccer bound for New England

By Erica Barts | Sep. 12, 2008

The Wisconsin women's soccer team will take its impressive 4-1-0 record to Boston this weekend to face Boston College and Harvard. The have scored 11 goals in five matches this year, one season removed from scoring 14 in 18 matches.

Advocates bear high winds to 'Take Back the Night'

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Badgers home for first time as Waite goes for 500

By Jay Messar | Sep. 12, 2008

The UW volleyball squad will host its first home matches of the weekend in the InnTowner Invitational at the Field House. Their head coach Pete Waite has won 499 matches as a head coach but does not place much importance on milestone numbers.

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Letter to the editor: senior class president offers apology for theft

Sep. 12, 2008

Senior class president Oliver DelGado issues public statement over recent events that have put him under university scrutiny

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Baez saves her classic folk sound, loses edge

By Ben Pierson | Sep. 12, 2008

Folk favorite delivers an admirable but from production to insturmentation, it comes up short.'

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Former UW prof. to help lead research center

By Ashley Davis | Sep. 12, 2008

Former UW professor Sangtae Kim was named director of the new Morgridge Institute for Research, which will open in 2010.

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Student groups host 9/11 service

By Beth Pickhard | Sep. 12, 2008

Student organizations host the annual memorial service to remember those killed in the Sept. 11 attacks.

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World Music Festival showcases diverse acts

By Will McClain and Ryan Hebel | Sep. 12, 2008

For one weekend only acts from all over the world grace the stages of Madison.

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UW Libraries await 'Digital Commons'

By The Daily Cardinal | Sep. 12, 2008

UW System libraries are awaiting the final decision on funding for a digital commons.

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2008-2009 Women's Golf Preview:

By Tom Stadler | Sep. 12, 2008

The UW women's golf team will open their season this weekend at the Cougar Classic hosted by the College of Charleston.

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Don't believe the hype

By Ben Breiner | Sep. 12, 2008

Columnist Ben Breiner warns fans against raising expectations for the USC-Ohio State game this weekend. Too many overhyped games have gone by to get one's hopes too high this early in the season.

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Zimmermann family sues management company alleging lack of proper security

By The Daily Cardinal and Liz Puibello | Sep. 12, 2008

The family of Brittany Zimmermann, the UW-Madison student killed in April, is suing Wisconsin Management Compnay Inc. for allegedly ignoring security complaints, thereby contributing to Zimmermann's death.