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Public display: Men's hockey to practice for fans

By Jon Bortin and Jon Spike | Oct. 3, 2007

Wisconsin hockey readies for first public practice.

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Two fraternities endure process of suspensions

By Devin Rose | Oct. 3, 2007

Sigma Alpha Mu violated its probation stemming from a suspension last spring and now faces expulsion. Alpha Epsilon Pi will appeal its suspension Wednesday.

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Wisconsin doctors group says they are willing to sue the state

By Natalie Fairbanks and Leah Leonidas | Oct. 3, 2007

The largest association of doctors in Wisconsin said on Tuesday that they would be willing to sue the state if funding was relocated from an injured patients fund. The group does not want the funding placed in a separate part of the still undecided state

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First Geek.kon sci-fi convention to draw hundreds to UW campus

By Stephanie Dar | Oct. 3, 2007

Over 600 self-declared geeks will visit Humanities for a convention this weekend.

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'Trade' a realistic depiction of human trafficking

By Paul Blazevich and Erin Schmidtke | Oct. 3, 2007

'Trade' ventures into the dangerous and fearful world of sex slavery, as it follows a brother's determination to rescue his sister.'

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Immigrant soldiers and families merit respect

By Matt Jividen | Oct. 3, 2007

Immigrant soldiers killed during duty recieve little respect in that their family members can be deported.

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UW-affliated entrepreneurs mentor, share insider marketing strategies

By Abby Sears | Oct. 3, 2007

Four Wiscontrepreneur panelists spoke to potential entrepreneurs Tuesday at Memorial Union

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Tough road ahead for UW as bulk of Big Ten awaits

By Adam Hoge | Oct. 3, 2007

Adam looks at the Badgers remaining Big Ten games, and deciphers which games are really important.

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City budget introduced, Hyatt hotel debated

By Quinn Craugh | Oct. 3, 2007

Mayor Dave Cieslewicz unveiled his $224 million budget today to the police and City Council

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Freakfest tickets to go on sale Friday

Oct. 3, 2007

Frank Productions announces details of 'Freakfest 2007' including new contests and ticket sales.

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October cell phone drive to promote Domestic

By Erin Banco | Oct. 3, 2007

Students are encouraged to donate used cell phones and chargers in bins at various campus locations. The initiative was launched to raise money for the Dane County Domestic Abuse Intervention Services organization.

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Budget stalemate infringes on uw

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Oct. 3, 2007

The budget stalemate could begin to effect UW-Madison. It is possible that students could be required to pay extra tuition fees if the budget does not pass soon.

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Boron gives props to trash cinema

By Brad Boron | Oct. 3, 2007

There are some movies you love to hate, and others you hate to love. Brad Boron explores the latter in this week's installment of the Boron Identity.'

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Student organizations petition for eye contact

By Peter Zook | Oct. 3, 2007

Member of a student organization desires for students to at least give him eye contact when he attempts to spread his message.

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Doyle warns state workers in jeopardy over budget stalemate

By Solly Kane | Oct. 3, 2007

Gov. Jim Doyle recently said state government workers might be temporarily laid off if no budget is decided upon soon, though some legislators say Doyle is making partisan attacks."" The state budget has been stalled in negotiations since July.

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It truly was a September to remember

By Ryan Reszel | Oct. 2, 2007

We take a look back at the wild sports moments in September 2007.

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Berquam, UW Police send out latest campus safety concerns

By Amanda Hoffstrom | Oct. 2, 2007

Berquam informed students of campus crime and safety resources. Police reminded students not to take rides from strangers.

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Budget limbo may cause cuts in city programs

By Quinn Craugh | Oct. 2, 2007

Madison's 2008 executive operating budge4t struggles to take shape because of a stalemate in the state budget talks.

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Coming in last when making first impressions

By Keaton Miller | Oct. 2, 2007

Keaton laments on faux pas in his past meetings, and his proposals to fix them.'

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Student canvassers connect with Iowans on an easy-going Sunday morning

By Erica Pelzek | Oct. 2, 2007

As the countdown to the Iowa caucuses begins, Dubuque residents talk to Students for Barack Obama canvassers, acknowledging their state's prominent role in the 2008 general election.