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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.

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Internal reform necessary for ASM

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | May. 1, 2008

Meeting with ASM shows Editorial Board that ASM is serious about reforming

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History shows chances of making hometown team not good for punter DeBauche

By Nate Carey | May. 1, 2008

Sports editor Nate Carey analyzes the Green Bay punting game.

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Students, residents seek safety improvements after homicide

By Lexie Clinton | May. 1, 2008

In the wake of the homicide of 21-year-old Brittany Zimmermann, many UW students and area landlords are thinking twice about safety precautions in homes.

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Students, faculty affected by rare WiscMail outage

By Whitney Newman | May. 1, 2008

A rare server outage to the university's e-mail system occured briefly Tuesday afternoon, then continued for most of the day Wednesday, leaving UW-Madison students and faculty without a main source of communication.

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ZIMMERMANN UPDATE: 911 Dispatch Center did not return victim's call

By The Daily Cardinal | May. 1, 2008

Brittany Zimmermann, the 21-year-old UW-Madison student who was slain in her Doty Street apartment in April, called 911 the morning of the slaying but dispatchers did not return her phone call.

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Madison man shot on West Washington; suspects still at large

By Abby Sears | May. 1, 2008

The 19-year-old victim was transfered to a local hospital for non-fatal injuries. Police say the shooting was not a random act and are still looking for suspects.

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UW plays only for pride

By Scott Kellogg | May. 1, 2008

Softball team cannot qualify for postseason.

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Proposal to merge budget, Great Lakes Compact bills faces bipartisan opposition

By Jen Winter | May. 1, 2008

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reacted strongly Wednesday to a proposal to combine the last major bills of the year.

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UW alumni star in nerdy comedy

By Ryan Hebel | May. 1, 2008

UW grads leave their mark on Madison Rep's new production, \The Nerd."" '

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Sellery Hall robberies raise safety concerns

By Erin Banco | Apr. 30, 2008

Due to harassment of a Sellery Hall resident and a reported robbery in the dorm last weekend, residence officials evaluated their safety program. University Housing and UWPD work together to help foster a safe environment.

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James Thomson elected to society with highest honors

By Erin Banco | Apr. 30, 2008

UW-Madson stem-cell researcher and scientist James Thomson was elected into the National Academy of Science. The society is known to be one of the greatest honors for a scientist or engineer.