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The newly formed state Government Accountability Board appointed their top enforcement official Monday, even as public support for campaign finance reforms seems to decrease. The new board was formed to provide more oversight than previous ethics panels.

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Design committee says State Street to undergo 'face lift' in summer 2008

By The Daily Cardinal and Haleigh Amant | Nov. 6, 2007

Speedway Construction made the lowest bid and will take over construction on the street's 500 and 600 blocks next summer.

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UW-Madison student dies in interstate car accident

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 6, 2007

A UW-Madison sophomore was killed last Thursday in a car accident. She was on her way home to visit family in Minnesota.

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Faculty accept award, discuss videotapings

By Whitney Newman and Cassie Holman | Nov. 6, 2007

Faculty Senate members began discussing privately funded employees Monday, but motioned to table further discussion until next month's meeting.

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Eaves discusses changes, praises three Badgers

By Jon Bortin | Nov. 6, 2007

UW head coach Mike Eaves summarized the positives and the negatives of his team's weekend performances.

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Down and Out: Season over for Chapman and Langford

By Chris Lindeke | Nov. 6, 2007

The Badgers lost two defensive starters Saturday as head coach Bret Bielema revealed both Allen Langford and Jason Chapman would undergo season-ending knee surgeries.

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Smoking ban must cover bars, taverns

By Kory Douglass | Nov. 6, 2007

The impending smoking ban needs to include bars and taverns in order to protect peoples' health.

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Elvis, Bob Dylan ride second wave of popularity

By Mario Puig and Ben Peterson | Nov. 6, 2007

Ben discusses the revival of Elvis and Dylan in the modern music scene.'

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Charter must bend on BTN

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Nov. 6, 2007

After months of negotiations, the Big Ten Network and Charter Communications have failed to come to an agreement and Wisconsin residents will continue to suffer as long as the two companies place profit over customer service.

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Ryan happy with Hughes

By Adam Hoge | Nov. 6, 2007

Wisconsin men's basketball coach Bo Ryan complimented point guard Trevon Hughes for his solid performance Sunday night.

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UW officials address role in Big Ten Network, fan clash

By Amanda Hoffstrom | Nov. 5, 2007

Chancellor John Wiley, Athletic Director Barry Alvarez and UW Athletic Board Chair Walter Dickey addressed Badger fan concerns about the Big Ten Network Friday in a letter to fans.