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Blockbuster mash-ups

By Brad Boron | Apr. 16, 2008

Blockbuster mash-upIndependent filmmakers may hold the key to saving today's big-budget franchises.s'

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Students list achievements in 'State of the ASM' address

By Caitlin Gath | Apr. 16, 2008

Textbook Swap and voting registration are among the many accomplishments, the student government says.

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UW students weigh-in on campus security

By Devin Rose | Apr. 16, 2008

Students say the possibility of a mass shooting at UW-Madison is not something thought about all the time.

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Olympic boycott will be ineffective if attempted

By Matt Jividen | Apr. 16, 2008

There can only be negative ramifications if the United States attempts an Olympics boycott.

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Badgers hoping to steal luck of the Irish

By Scott Kellogg | Apr. 16, 2008

The Wisconsin Badger softball team will take on Big East powerhouse Notre Dame Wednesday afternoon. The Badgers have won only two of their last nine games and are just now coming together after an exodus of talent from last year's team

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Guns resurface as potent campus, election issue

By Charles Brace | Apr. 16, 2008

Guns remain a contentious and divisive issue in Wisconsin, with concealed carry groups appearing on campuses and candidates making guns a key issue.

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Report shows 300,000 adult residents lack high school degrees

By Charles Brace | Apr. 16, 2008

Almost 300,000 Wisconsin residents lack high school diplomas, with under-educated workers hindering economic growth, according to a new report.

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support needed for madison's homeless

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Apr. 16, 2008

Although the homeless and transient populations have become problematic recently, they need support from the city to alleviate the problem.

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Commission hears public input on Metro Transit route changes

By Abby Sears and Royston Sim | Apr. 16, 2008

Revamped bus routes intended to increase on-time performance and create simpler routes have some Madison residents worried.

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Doyle says repair bill deadline week away

By Britney Tripp and Dylan Anderson @Mr_Manderson | Apr. 15, 2008

The governor said deadlines are looming in the process to repair the state budget Monday, and officials will soon have to make difficult decisions if no deal is reached.

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Childhood fears, Ledger are hard to let go

By Ashley Spencer and Jacob Densow - The Daily Cardinal | Apr. 15, 2008

There's something spooky in Ashley's house, and it's not her roommate cooking naked again.'

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Slain UW student's landlord allows fiance to discontinue lease

By Abby Sears | Apr. 15, 2008

Wisconsin Management Company is allowing Brittany Zimmermann's fiance, Jordan Gonnering, to end his lease on the Doty Street apartment the two shared.

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'Street Kings' doesn't rule silver screen

By Ryan Hebel | Apr. 15, 2008

Keanu returns to the streets of L.A. as a cop, but his flat performance is unable to save \Street Kings"" from disaster.'

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Ban on cross-dressing unfair in public school

By Emily Houtler | Apr. 15, 2008

Public school should be a place to learn, not condemn.

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Hill and Brown look great in Sat. scrimmage

By Tom Lea | Apr. 15, 2008

Backfield one of the strongest positions.

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Men's golf places eighth at Kepler Intercollegiate

By Adam Loferski | Apr. 15, 2008

Obermueller leads Badger squad.

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State officials halt $150 million IT project over budget crisis

By Solly Kane | Apr. 15, 2008

A multi-million dollar computer project in the state was stopped recently, with the budget deficit forcing officials to stop the program that spanned several agencies.

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UW student's Nov. death ruled suicide

By Liz Puibello | Apr. 15, 2008

New Mexico's medical investigator ruled former UW-Madison student committed suicide. Michael Mowers' body was found in November 2007 in Las Cruces, N.M.

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Police address Bassett safety concerns

By Elizabeth Michaels | Apr. 15, 2008

The Madison Police Department assured residents of increased security in the downtown area at a Bassett Neighborhood meeting Monday.

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Green Week will benefit all

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Apr. 15, 2008

Participate in Green Week and join the movement.