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A new report says Dane County imprisons 97 black drug offenders for every white offender. Critics say the report does not consider criminal history enough in its findings

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MMoCA's abstract display a 'visible' treat

By Alison Eiler | Dec. 5, 2007

'Making Visible the Invisible' explores the diversity and complexity of abstract art.'

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Volleyball seniors leave written into record books

By Abby Becker and Andy Van_Sistine | Dec. 5, 2007

While this season's early NCAA Tournament loss seems like a disappointment, class will be remembered as one of UW's best.

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Second half defense propels UW

By Jay Messar | Dec. 5, 2007

Badgers only allow 27 points in second half, cruise to 20-point win.

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Tough road ahead for Big Ten

By Ryan Reszel and Alex Pacheco | Dec. 5, 2007

Early nonconference games show Indiana and Michigan State may be front-runners in Big Ten.

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Take a look beyond the timeless Christmas classics

By Brad Boron and JoEllen Amato | Dec. 5, 2007

Brad Boron explores some unorthodox movies to watch over Holiday break.'

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City Council passes plans for a new sports bar on Johnson St.

Dec. 5, 2007

The Madison City Council approved a new sports bar to appear on Johnson Street Tuesday night.

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In loving memory Robert 'Evel' Craig Knievel, Jr.

By Matt Jividen | Dec. 5, 2007

Whether you see Evel as a leather - ~clad, cape - ~wearing lunatic bustling with courage, with an obscene tolerance for pain and a severe addiction to adrenaline or as a harbinger of personal liberties who represented the notion that risk - ~taking need not

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Study says renewable energy can create 35,000 jobs in state

By Charles Brace | Dec. 5, 2007

Wisconsin could gain over 35,000 jobs if the Federal government made a commitment to renewable energy, according to a recent report, despite some in-state obstacles

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Computer glitches result in poor bowl matchups this year

By Adam Hoge | Dec. 5, 2007

Adam dissects how the BCS screwed up the bowl sstem once again.

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Keep textbook prices down

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Dec. 5, 2007

With the rising price of textbooks, combined with significant increases in segregated fees and overall tuition at UW, students are being priced out of a world-class education.

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UW files first lawsuit for 'Motion W' infringement

By Amanda Hoffstrom | Dec. 5, 2007

UW-Madison filed the federal trademark infringemet lawsuit Friday against Washburn University of Topkea, Kan.

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Lawmakers write letter opposing changes to segregated fees

Dec. 5, 2007

Thirty-three campus-area lawmakers signed a letter Tuesday addressed to UW System President Kevin Reilly that expressed opposition to proposed segregated fee changes

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Snow covers city, officials call for second snow emergency

By Ashley Ojala | Dec. 5, 2007

Madison officials try to clean-up mess, declare another snow emergency

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Vice Provost for diversity finalist meets students

By Ashley Finke | Dec. 5, 2007

Seema Kapani, UW-Madison campus diversity education coordinator in the Office for Equity and Diversity, is the second of three finalists to visit with students