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Favre to retire no. 4 jersey at Packers' season home opener

Apr. 18, 2008

Green Bay Packers' President Mark Murphy announces Favre's jersey will be retired at the Packers' 2008 season-opening game.

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Madison must reform homelessness policies

By David Heller | Apr. 18, 2008

Recent high-profile crimes do not justify targeting Madison's homeless population.'

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Jager Bombs stir explosive consequences

By Kami York-Feirn | Apr. 17, 2008

Professors drop the bomb on this popular drink'

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Tax not enough to fight smoking

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Apr. 17, 2008

Cigarette tax unfairly taxes poor residents, doesn't adequately support quit programs.

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Wisconsin falls at Notre Dame

By Jessica Dorsky and Jay Messar | Apr. 17, 2008

The Badger softball team loses to the Fighting Irish Wednesday.

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Saving for the future, spending in the present

By Sarah Nance | Apr. 17, 2008

With housing costs, car payments and other expenses closing in on all sides, will students be able to keep retirement saving in focus?'

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'Bitter' comments don't affect Obama in polls

By Erik Opsal | Apr. 17, 2008

Recent attempts by opponents to spin Obama as elitist prove ineffective in projected Pennsylvania polls.

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Matt leaves meat, journals about breakup

By Matt Hunziker | Apr. 17, 2008

After a long-term affair with meat-filled cuisine, Matt breaks the ties and tries tofu.'

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UW students host jump-rope-a-thon

By Kiera Wiatrak | Apr. 17, 2008

Pump Your Heart to Save a Child's Heart"" event will raise money for children with heart problems and is sponsored by the UW-Madison chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

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McCain pushes tax cuts for economy

By Andy Van Sistine and Megan Orear | Apr. 17, 2008

U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., promoted his plans to cut taxes in front of business leaders in Milwaukee Wednesday, to address growing national financial uncertainty.

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Spring brings back the Farmers' Market

By Rachel Racoosin | Apr. 17, 2008

Nearly 100 vendors are expected to participate in opening weekend.

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Student activists hold freeze-in"" protest for labor rights

By Jillian Levy and Dimitri Syrkin-Nikolau | Apr. 17, 2008

The UW-Madison Student Labor Action Coalition staged a freeze-in"" flash mob Wednesday to protest the university's contract with athletic apparel company Adidas.

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Tweety"" makes a lot of noise for men's tennis

By Chris Lindeke | Apr. 17, 2008

Freshman Marek Michalicka leads the way for Badger tennis team.

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Report finds public transit key to curb global warming in state

By Abby Becker and Charles Brace | Apr. 17, 2008

A report Wednesday showed Wisconsin saved over $3 million each year by using public transportation systems in major cities, along with significant environmental benefits.

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Cardinal Q&A: Freshman golfer driving team to success

By Ryan Reszel | Apr. 17, 2008

After posting the lowest score on the team at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic earlier this month, freshman golfer Carly Werwie sat down with The Daily Cardinal to talk about golf, school and her life as a freshman at Wisconsin.

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