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A new report says the rich in Wisconsin are benefiting more from globalization than the poor, though proposals to change the trend are likely to face legislative gridlock.

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Seventh-inning home run downs UW

By Scott Kellogg | Apr. 10, 2008

Badgers lose 3-0 on NIU HR.

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UW stem-cell support institute names new executive director

By Amanda Hoffstrom and JoEllen Amato | Apr. 10, 2008

Erik Forsberg was named WiCell's first full-time executive director Wednesday.

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Anderson drafted by Connecticut

By Jay Messar | Apr. 10, 2008

UW's all-time leading scorer lands with Sun at 23rd pick.

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Lawmakers compromise on Great Lakes bill

By Charles Brace | Apr. 10, 2008

The governor announced a special session of the Legislature to pass a comprehensive bill meant to protect the Great Lakes Wednesday.

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UW to launch athlete adjustment program

By Molly Reppen and Whitney Newman | Apr. 10, 2008

All incoming first-year student athletes will participate in the premiere \Life Skills Academy,"" UW-Madison's spin on an NCAA program to help new athletes adjust to college.

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Tremendous potential for Lawton as governor

By Erik Opsal | Apr. 10, 2008

If Doyle decides to call it quits, Lawton would serve the state well as governor.

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Poll says 69 percent want smoking ban

By Hannah McClung | Apr. 9, 2008

Around 69 percent of residents support a statewide smoking ban, according to a recent poll, though the bill is stalled in both the state Senate and state Assembly.

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New Goodwill store opens on State Street

By Caitlin Gath | Apr. 9, 2008

The store's retail director said the clothing will be more selective and trendy at the State Street location.

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Perfectly 'Smart' comedy

By Mark Riechers and Ian Zangs | Apr. 9, 2008

Dennis Quaid and Ellen Page star in a snooty new comedy that delivers a lot of laughs.'

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City Council approves photo ordinance

By Abby Sears | Apr. 9, 2008

Ald. Eli Judge's tenants rights ordinance requiring landlords to provide photographic evidence of damages passed unanimously Tuesday.

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Man up and redefine your slang vocabulary

By Ashley Spencer | Apr. 9, 2008

Ashley joins the tradition of Webster and the OED to bring you a modern definition for a new word'

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Brewers, go play outside

By Adam Hoge | Apr. 9, 2008

Adam Hoge laments the necessary evil of baseball being played indoors and critiques the Brewer's requirements for opening their stadium roof.

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Judges voluntarily resign over little-known state law

Apr. 9, 2008

A little-known law caused the resignation of two members of a government watchdog agency Tuesday, with the agency only a few months old.

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Follow state of city address with action

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Apr. 9, 2008

Mayor Dave Cieslewicz's State of the City speech acknowledged important issues, but failed to address actions to help solve the city's problems.

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Offensive line coming together

By Tom Lea | Apr. 9, 2008

The Badger offensive linemen are using their spring practice to get use to their now position coach and get a better feel for their teammates. They are being counted on to anchor the offense next season.