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New feature coming to MyUW

By Erin Banco | May. 30, 2008

'Course Guide' will offer textbook info for spring semester

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Roundball rock: Bo Ryan's crew ready to surprise again

By Andy Van_Sistine | May. 30, 2008

Although the losses of Michael Flowers and Brian Butch will leave the Badger basketball team slightly short-handed early in the season, Bo Ryan's consistent methodical approach should lead to another successful season in Madison.

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Madison's signature spots

May. 30, 2008

Four places near campus to visit if you're looking for some outdoor fun this summer'

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New website outlines 911 information

By Abby Sears | May. 30, 2008

Dane County residents who are curious about the ins and outs of the 911 Center can now access information about the service using the new Dane911.com website launched in May.

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Bucking the trend

By Ryan Hebel | May. 30, 2008

Bucky Badger may be naked from the waist down, but those who live beneath his fur lead private lives. Now, for the first time ever, a UW alum has turned cameras on them for a new documentary.'

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Fraternity plans to rebuild Langdon Street house after fire

By Abby Sears | May. 30, 2008

After a late-night fire destroyed the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house during finals week in May, the brothers are now looking forward to a new house in the future.

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Campus vote critical to democratic victory

By Lavilla Capener | May. 30, 2008

Past elections have shown that strong democratic support on campus leads to results.

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ASM, chancellor face challenges

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | May. 30, 2008

Both ASM and new chancellor Biddy Martin have issues with the systems they inherit.

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Designing a new catalyst for cleaner fuel

By Angela Jones | May. 30, 2008

Scientists work to make hydrogen fuel less expensive'

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'Show and Blow' returns for fall football season

By Amanda Hoffstrom and Jacob Densow - The Daily Cardinal | May. 30, 2008

UW-Madison's dean of students office plans to continue a pilot program intended to curb students' excessive drinking at Badger football games during the upcoming 2008-'09 football season.

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High-rise apartments transform student housing options in downtown Madison

By Abram Shanedling | May. 30, 2008

The emergence of high-rise apartments could decrease the overall cost of housing for student renters in Madison.

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Lower pay raises expected for state employees, UW faculty

By The Daily Cardinal | May. 30, 2008

In a move to decrease the state budget deficit, non-union state employees, including many UW-Madison faculty and staff members, will receive lower pay raises this year than previously planned.

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Hockey squads ready to build on playoff success in 2008-'09

By Brandon Storlie | May. 30, 2008

The return of strong cores of players will likely offset the losses of Kyle Turris and Jinelle Zaugg for Wisconsin's Men's and Women's hockey teams, respectively.

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ABBA classics, Shyamalan twists and a Joker highlight summer flicks

By Anthony Cephali | May. 29, 2008

The Cardinal offers a preview of 2008's summer blockbusters.'

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Cornell University's provost recommended for chancellor

By The Daily Cardinal and Tony Schultz | May. 28, 2008

UW System President Kevin Reilly announced Wednesday Biddy Martin will be recommended to the Board of Regents to be the next UW-Madison chancellor

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Minnesota finalist withdraws from UW chancellor consideration

By The Daily Cardinal | May. 27, 2008

University of Minnesota's Vice President for Research Timothy Mulcahy removed his name from consideration May 22.

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A for Awesome: Madison pop-rock band's latest pleases 'Everyone'

By Kyle Sparks | May. 23, 2008

The Awesome Car Funmakers' latest gives listeners a ride with combination of fresh lyrics and energetic sound.'

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Fill up on good books, not 'Chicken Soup' this summer

By Frances Provine | May. 23, 2008

Frances offers suggestions for summer reads other than Nora Roberts.'

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'Crystal' Clear

By Mark Riechers | May. 23, 2008

New 'Indy' film offers pure summer entertainment'

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U. Michigan finalist says fundraising a top priority for the next chancellor

By Erin Banco | May. 16, 2008

Rebecca Blank, the former dean of University of Michigan's school of public policy, met with students and faculty Thursday as the final candidate for the next UW-Madison chancellor.