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Yost must accept only Brewers' best

By Jon Bortin | May. 2, 2008

In his final column of the year, Jon discusses the Brewer skipper's managing technique.

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For many in Wis., climate change is 'moderately problematic'

By Sara Lieburn | May. 2, 2008

Wisconsin residents share their opinions on climate change in a recent poll, which shows the majority believes it will have at least a moderately problematic effect on the state.',0

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Be safe, smart on mifflin street

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board and Kelly Jelen | May. 2, 2008

Have fun at Mifflin Street Block Party, but make intelligent decisions.

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Hospitality, fried alligator lures family south

By Kiera Wiatrak | May. 2, 2008

Kiera adjusts to her new home down below the Mason-Dixon line'

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Police gear up for Mifflin block party

By Alex Morrell and Liz Puibello | May. 2, 2008

Police maintain stricter standards and higher presence because of the potential for crime the open atmosphere and high volume of participants

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McCain building campaign in Wisconsin, may benefit from split among Democrats

By Daily Cardinal Staff and Rebecca Autrey | May. 2, 2008

The presidential campaign of U.S. Sen. John McCain, R - oAriz,, begins to build momentum in Wisconsin, while the democratic candidacy remains split.',0

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May Day rally draws immigrant rights activists

By Rachel Holzman | May. 2, 2008

Hundreds of students and workers rallied through downtown Madison Thursday to protest labor and immigrant issues.

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Slain student's call mishandled by 911 operator

By Abby Sears | May. 2, 2008

Dane County 911 Center Director Joe Norwick said the dispatcher failed to call Brittany Zimmermann's cell phone back after disconnecting her to take another call.

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Another Bennett to man sidelines for Badgers

By Jay Messar | May. 2, 2008

Lisa Stone added Kathi Bennett, daughter of former UW men's coach Dick Bennett, to her staff.

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UW officials implement emergency texting

By Melanie Teachout | May. 2, 2008

UWPD implemented an emergency text-messaging service Thursday and hope to see students sign up in the following week.

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Can lit survive tech revolution?

By Anna Williams | May. 1, 2008

Anna examines the future of lit, a medium on the brink thanks to TV and the Internet.'

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Do eco-pranksters cause more harm than good?

By Deborah Seiler | May. 1, 2008

Debbie dishes the dirt'

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Madison lawmakers support public financing for elections

By Charles Brace and Erica Walkup | May. 1, 2008

Though campaign reform is stalling in the Legislature, a recent report says many campus lawmakers are strongly supportive of public financing for elections.

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Area veterans stress refocus on Iraq War

By Charles Brace | May. 1, 2008

Veterans and activists rallied at the state Capitol Wednesday, in order to draw attention to the Iraq War and stop voter apathy

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TFA recruiter focuses on UW

By Eric Kleefeld and Jen McMahon | May. 1, 2008

A $1 million dollar donation from FedEx Corp. to Teach for America Wednesday means Garrett Bucks, a TFA recruiter, will spend his time soley at UW-Madison next year and will not travel to other UW System campuses

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Women's rowing teams face tough competition

By Daily Cardinal Staff and Rebecca Autrey | May. 1, 2008

Lightweights face No. 5 Princeton, Openweights off to Big Ten Championships

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Sonic boom ruins deli experience

By Ariel Kraut | May. 1, 2008

Ariel tells the sad tale of how she can no longer visit her favorite deli'

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Matt takes life - and column - unscripted

By Matt Hunziker | May. 1, 2008

The \Sixty-Two Thousand Dollar Man,"" coming soon to a theatre near you!'

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Milk hormone stirs controversy among food companies

By Patrick Baranowski | May. 1, 2008

Many companies must evaluate the consequences of rBGH in milk.'

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Zimmermann called 911 before her death

By The Daily Cardinal | May. 1, 2008

UW-Madison student Brittany Zimmermann called 911 the day of her death, according to county officials. Police were not dispatched to the scene because the call was deemed an accidental \hang up"" call.