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The Daily CardinalBest sports photos of the semester By The Daily Cardinal The best photos from a record-setting semester in Badger athletics Study break tunes By The Daily Cardinal It’s been a long, hard semester but it isn’t quite time for the care-free and sunny summer months. As Madison students hit the books for finals week, The Daily Cardinal arts staff would like to suggest a few songs to help you keep your head up. BREAKING NEWS: UW-Madison chancellor finalists named By The Daily Cardinal UW Counseling and Consolation Services provides Pet Therapy By The Daily Cardinal The annual Pet-Therapy event will bring dogs to Library Mall Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. All Badgers teams pass NCAA academic scores By The Daily Cardinal Twenty-three UW sports passed academic criteria set by the NCAA for the 2006-07 academic year. UW alumnae to speak at graduation ceremony By The Daily Cardinal Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson and USA Networks founder Kay Koplovitz will speak at commencement this spring. Falk appologizes for 911 call incident By The Daily Cardinal County Executive Kathleen Falk will also meet with Dane County 911 Center Director Joe Norwick Tuesday. ZIMMERMANN UPDATE: 911 Dispatch Center did not return victim's call By The Daily Cardinal 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. Zimmermann called 911 before her death By The Daily Cardinal 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. Wiscontrepreneur Challenge winners collect $300 for prize By The Daily Cardinal Four UW-Madison students participated in the 100-hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge and won awards in three categories: “most creative,” “most value created” and “most social value created.” Man crashes car into Mechanical Engineering By The Daily Cardinal Seth R. Collins allegedly crashed a 2004 GMC Denali into the Mechanical Engineering building Saturday morning. Two UW students to appear on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ this week By The Daily Cardinal Kelly Clinton-Cirocco and Nick LaMantia competed in “College Week,” which airs April 28 to May 2. Daily Cardinal beats Badger Herald in softball thriller By The Daily Cardinal The Daily Cardinal defeated The Badger Herald in their annual softball game 16-15. Report ranks Wis. No. 1 in drunk driving, campus accidents difficult to estimate By The Daily Cardinal Wisconsin, with its prevalent drinking culture, was rated the state with the most drunk drivers in the country Wednesday. Over one-fourth of drivers said they drove under the influence at least once in the past year. Offbeat trio of musicians paint Kohl Center blue By The Daily Cardinal The Blue Man Group performed at the Kohl Center Wednesday, April 23, as part of their “How to be a Megastar Tour 2.1.” The performance highlighted the group’s unique combination of comedy, physical feats and music. Wisconsin traffic deaths down 30 percent By The Daily Cardinal There has been a drop in Wisconsin traffic fatalities so far this year, possibly the result of decreased traffic volume. Recent Slideshows: Badger Spring Football Game By The Daily Cardinal The University of Wisconsin-Madison football team played in the Spring Football Game in Camp Randall on Saturday, April 19. The Cardinal team defeated the White squad 28-3. UW Varsity Band Spring Concert By The Daily Cardinal The UW-Madison marching band held its tenth annual spring concert at the Kohl Center April 17 to19. In addition to the music, the concert also featured pyrotechnics, elaborate entrances by band Director Mike Leckrone, Bucky flying high above the stage and High school students to participate in Student Shadow Day By The Daily Cardinal UW-Madison students will show nearly 75 Madison-area high schoolers college life for the day on Thursday. Zimmermann’s killer forced entry into apartment By The Daily Cardinal Madison Police Chief Nobel Wray revealed a new detail in the Zimmermann homicide Thursday. New UW South Campus Union to house climbing wall, bike station By The Daily Cardinal Students can still voice opinions for a redesigned Union South before the semester ends. UW-Madison graduates win Pulitzer Prizes in journalism By The Daily Cardinal UW-Madison graduates Walt Bogdanich, a reporter and editor for the New York Times, and David Umhoefer, a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, were awarded Pulitzer Prizes in journalism Monday. UW announces World Stem Cell Summit keynote speaker By The Daily Cardinal Peter Kiernan, chair of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, will speak at the World Stem Cell summit in Madison this fall. The Weakerthans Slideshow By The Daily Cardinal A slideshow of the Weakerthans' performance in Madison. BREAKING NEWS: Police investigating death of UW-Madison student near campus By The Daily Cardinal Madison police blocked of the 500 block of West Doty Street Wednesday afternoon April Fools prank leaves tires deflated By The Daily Cardinal Police say the incident was an April Fools Day joke that occurred overnight. Federal officials to deport UW-Madison pharmacy student By The Daily Cardinal UW-Madison pharmacy student Tope Awe was released from immigration and customs enforcement custody Tuesday but still faces deportation. Gameday song changed to reflect admission standards By The Daily Cardinal Coming along with me by bright shining light of moon no longer only criteria Smoking ban gains support among pansies By The Daily Cardinal Students accept Teach Against America positions abroad By The Daily Cardinal Favre to take over as chancellor By The Daily Cardinal Wiley: no comment on offer to quarterback Packers UW acquires Chomsky in blockbuster deal By The Daily Cardinal Doyle requests extra decimal point to reduce projected budget deficit By The Daily Cardinal UW sues Sesame Street for using the letter ‘W’ By The Daily Cardinal UW-Madison sued Sesame street Monday, claiming the show's teaching of the letter 'W' to small children infringed on the university's ownership of the letter. Bert, Kermit, Big Bird all spoke out against lawsuit. Swanns of a feather seem to flock together By The Daily Cardinal Luke and Lynn may be related, new gossip shows. Eaves rushed to hospital after being triple-dog-dared to lick ice by players By The Daily Cardinal Young players leave mark on veteran coach. History inspires '3:10 to Yumy Buffet' shoot By The Daily Cardinal Following the success of "3:10 to Yuma," Director James Mangold was pleased with all the artistic choice and vast stylistic options his producers gave him for his new project: "3:10 to Yumy Buffet." Jackson in Madison to star in new film, 'Badgers on a Bus' By The Daily Cardinal Prepare yourself Madison. Samuel L. Jackson is coming to get our (expletive) badgers off our (expletive) buses. Man with acoustic guitar heralds end of house party By The Daily Cardinal Man with acoustic guitar heralds end of house party Bielema’s girlfriend tired of 1-0 mantra By The Daily Cardinal Romance leaves when everything is a win or a loss Wiley asks students to share experiences for fall convocation By The Daily Cardinal Students interested in applying to speak in front of incoming students in the fall should submit essays to chancellor@news.wisc.edu. Letter to the Editor: Offer recycling bins in Brown Apartments By The Daily Cardinal Steve Brown Apartments, occupied by many students must be more environmentally responsible. UW-Madison receives grant for influenza vaccine research By The Daily Cardinal A research team at UW-Madison received a large grant to do work with the avian influenza virus. Students fight off attacker with purse By The Daily Cardinal A would-be purse thief fled after two UW-Madison students fought him back. Memorial Library to host used book sale By The Daily Cardinal The 25th semiannual used book sale will be March 26-29. Student neighborhood plans secession from downtown community association By The Daily Cardinal Alcohol policy recommendation made by Capitol Neighborhood Inc. has led student members of the State and Langdon Street neighborhood to push for removal from the downtown neighborhood association. Spring starts early this year, according to Cieslewicz By The Daily Cardinal Mayor Dave Cieslewicz declares March 9 as the first day of spring. Madison police believe weekend armed robberies connected By The Daily Cardinal Similarities in the incidents provide a possible link, police say. Freakfest’s pricetag significantly lower second time around By The Daily Cardinal City finds costs of the 2007 celebration down from previous years. 'Super Tuesday II' Democrat analysis By The Daily Cardinal Clinton wins big in Ohio and Texas, setting up the next showdown state as Pennsylvania April 22. McCain secures nomination By The Daily Cardinal U.S. Sen. John McCain won the Republican nomination, though some evangelical Christians are still skeptical of him. Smoking ban moves to full Assembly By The Daily Cardinal Though it moved out of an Assembly committee Tuesday, a bill for a statewide smoking ban is unlikely to be acted upon before the Legislature adjourns. WISPIRG to host weeklong clothing drive By The Daily Cardinal Clothing drive will be at Sellery Hall. Johnny Depp movie to be filmed in Wis. By The Daily Cardinal A new movie starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale will begin filming in Wisconsin soon. Murder suspect last seen on State St. By The Daily Cardinal Police are calling a former "person of interest" a suspect in the Joel Marino murder case UW building evacuated over acid spill By The Daily Cardinal Firefighters evacuated the Engineering Research Building after a large acid spill. Wisconsin will play 12th game against Cal-Poly Mustangs By The Daily Cardinal The Badgers and Mustangs will take to the field on Nov. 22 at Camp Randall Stadium. Breaking News: large chemical spill in Engineering Research Building By The Daily Cardinal Firefighters evacuated the Engineering Research Building after a large acid spill. Memorable quotes and scenes selected by Cardinal Staff By The Daily Cardinal Cardinal Arts staffers pick their favorite movie moments Academy Award debate 2008 By The Daily Cardinal We put the major contenders through the gauntlet. A panel of Cardinal jurors debate the merits of this year’s best. Pedestrian grabbed from behind, robbed on Gorham Street By The Daily Cardinal A man stole a woman’s purse early Sunday as she was walking to a friend’s house on Gorham. PRIMARY UPDATE: McCain, Obama win Wisconsin primary By The Daily Cardinal According to CNN projections, Illinois Senator Barack Obama will take the Democratic primary, with Arizona Senator John McCain winning on the Republican side. Breaking News: New time for Hillary event announced By The Daily Cardinal The event for U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, has been moved to Monday, with Monona Terrace doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and Clinton set to speak at 8:30 p.m. BREAKING NEWS: 5 students dead in shooting at NIU By The Daily Cardinal Man opens fire in lecture hall Thursday afternoon, shooting as many as 22 students before taking his own life. PRIMARY UPDATE: Celebrities, Clinton and Huckabee to visit Madison tomorrow By The Daily Cardinal In addition to Bill Clinton and Mike Huckabee, two actors will will add some Hollywood starpower to the stumping scene in Madison Thursday. Update: Huckabee at Concourse Hotel Thursday By The Daily Cardinal Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will make a campaign stop in downtown Madison Thursday. BREAKING NEWS: Mayor Dave Cieslewicz endorses Obama By The Daily Cardinal Madison's mayor announced Tuesday afternoon he is supporting U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. for president. BREAKING NEWS: Obama to visit Madison Tuesday, Chelsea Clinton to visit Monday By The Daily Cardinal Students for Barack Obama have confirmed presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., will make a campaign stop Tuesday at UW-Madison’s Kohl Center. UW System to hear second transcript proposal By The Daily Cardinal UW System President Kevin Reilly plans to present a proposal to the Board of Regents Thursday that would offer a new extracurricular transcript to UW students in addition to the traditional academic transcript. BREAKING NEWS: Classes to resume Thursday morning By The Daily Cardinal After canceling evening classes Wednesday, the university announced school will resume Thursday morning. Police share new detail in murder case By The Daily Cardinal The victim, Joel A. Marino, was laid to rest Saturday. UW-Madison turns 159 on Feb. 5 By The Daily Cardinal The Wisconsin Alumni Association and University Housing will distribute free pieces of birthday cake at a Founders’ Day celebration. South Park Street site of apparent homicide By The Daily Cardinal A man is found dead in an alley on South Park Street in what is being investigated as Madison's first homicide of 2008. ASM book swap ‘success’ By The Daily Cardinal The Associated Students of Madison plans to continue the textbook swap next year. Winter weather returns By The Daily Cardinal Madison's forecast calls for frigid temperatures and snow early in the week. Taxpayer amendment By The Daily Cardinal Two legislators introduced a proposal they said hopes to provide tax relief for homeowners in a possible Constitutional Amendment. Ebola breakthrough By The Daily Cardinal A team of UW-Madison researchers has discovered a way to genetically neutralize the deadly Ebola virus, according to an article published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Search committee students selected By The Daily Cardinal Associated Students of Madison’s Shared Governance Committee selected two students to serve as student body representatives on a chancellor search and screen committee late Tuesday. Frankenstein veto ban goes to voters By The Daily Cardinal The April 2008 ballot will contain a referendum allowing Wisconsin voters to ban a governor’s ability to use partial vetoes in legislation. Gov. Doyle signs, modifies cable bill By The Daily Cardinal The governor signed a bill attempting to increase competition in the state cable television industry recently, vetoing some portions to provide better consumer protections. Men’s basketball player gets fourth drinking citation By The Daily Cardinal Junior Kevin Gullikson has recieved three underage drinking tickets in Madison and one in Minnesota. ESPN's Van Pelt chats with WSUM By The Daily Cardinal The analyst and graduation speaker will be on "The Student Section" from 4-6 p.m. Rape victims bill will pass a Tuesday vote, supporters say By The Daily Cardinal The state Assembly has officially scheduled a vote Tuesday for a rape victims bill that supporters say has wide bipartisan support, though detractors say it mandates “chemical abortions.” UW blames slow snow removal on many “unavoidable factors” By The Daily Cardinal The university responded Friday to criticism on its efforts to clear snowy roads and sidewalks. A Look Back: Wiley's history at UW-Madison By The Daily Cardinal A timeline of Chancellor John Wiley's 30-plus years at the university. UW Hospital names new president By The Daily Cardinal Katen-Bahensky to officially assume role Feb. 4 Legislator demands voter reforms after 1,537 listed as felons By The Daily Cardinal A state legislator says current Wisconsin laws that prohibit former prisoners from voting need to be changed after a recent audit showed over 1,500 residents were listed incorrectly as felons on voting lists. UW student survives 8-story balcony fall By The Daily Cardinal A UW-Madison student survived a fall late Saturday night from an eighth-story balcony at the La Ciel apartment complex, according to police. Football fan to win Outback Bowl trip By The Daily Cardinal Due to NCAA rules, the winner and guest must be at least 21 years old. Heavy snow and freezing rain pummel Madison. By The Daily Cardinal A snow and ice storm blanketed Madison and much of the Midwest over the weekend. Several people were injured in vehicular accidents and a 37-year-old Madison male was killed in an accident. Madison received more than six inches of snow and a half inch of UW System to host strategic planning listening sessions By The Daily Cardinal The sessions are part of UW System's strategic plan—Advantage Wisconsin. Authorities chase man in stolen donut truck By The Daily Cardinal A man steals a donut truck and leads police on a high speed chase. Bouncer at Frida’s victim of alleged slash By The Daily Cardinal A Frida's bouncer was atacked early Sunday morning by a man with a knife outside of the bar. Alvarez lobbies for bill at Capitol By The Daily Cardinal Former coach Barry Alvarez testified at the Capitol Wednesday, lobbying for a tax exemption bill in the state Assembly committee. County Supervisor Kumar announces his plans to not seek re-election in 2008 By The Daily Cardinal County Supervisor Ashok Kumar said Wednesday he will not run for re-election in 2008. Judge finds 34-year-old man guilty of battery, attempted sexual assault By The Daily Cardinal A judge found the man accused of an attack of a UW-Student in 2006 guilty of battery and attempted sexual assault on Wednesday. Madison police reprimand two officers for violations of policy By The Daily Cardinal Two Madison police officers receive reprimands for policy violations, including a self-inflicted taser injury. Doyle supports next generation coal power plant in Illinois, facility may help Wisconsin By The Daily Cardinal Gov. Jim Doyle sent a letter to the governor of Illinois Tuesday, stating that Wisconsin supported a possible next-generation power plant planned for Illinois that could benefit the entire Midwest. WCHA official requires Sioux player to apologize to Bucky By The Daily Cardinal Bruce McLeod, WCHA commissioner, said North Dakota State defenseman Joe Finley must send a written apology to Bucky Badger for slashing him with a hockey stick before Saturdya's game, the Capital Times reported Tuesday. Practice Pass: Behind the scenes at UW tryouts By The Daily Cardinal The Daily Cardinal chats with Casey Shorts, who recently tried out for the men's basketball team Design committee says State Street to undergo ‘face lift’ in summer 2008 By The Daily Cardinal Speedway Construction made the lowest bid and will take over construction on the street's 500 and 600 blocks next summer. UW-Madison student dies in interstate car accident By The Daily Cardinal A UW-Madison sophomore was killed last Thursday in a car accident. She was on her way home to visit family in Minnesota. Madison police arrest paintball pranksters near UW campus By The Daily Cardinal Police arrest 3 teens for their alleged involvement in a Friday night paintball prank. Global warming bill moves forward in Senate, 1990-level emissions sought By The Daily Cardinal The committee in the state Senate moved forward a bill designed to fight global warming on Wednesday, though it may have difficulty passing the state Assembly. UW’s School of Social Work wins YWCA award for recruitment of diverse students By The Daily Cardinal School garners award with unique recruitment techniques. Legislators try to solve BTN-cable TV dispute By The Daily Cardinal State legislators intend to introduce a bill to create an independent negotiating system to allow viewers to see sports games denied to them because of disputes between cable companies and networks. State lawmaker Gundrum soon deployed to Iraq By The Daily Cardinal The third ranking Republican in the state Assembly and a father of six, state Rep. Mark Gundrum, R-New Berlin, will serve in Iraq in the coming months. UW MBA program ranks among top global business schools By The Daily Cardinal The Business school was ranked 33rd in the world and 24th in the United States Tommy Thompson endorses Giuliani By The Daily Cardinal Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson said he would endorse Rudy Giuliani for President recently. Thompson had competed against Giuliani for the Republican nomination until August, when he dropped out of the race. Four die in trailer outside Alliant Energy Center By The Daily Cardinal Two young girls, along with their grandparents, died Friday in a horse trailer outside the Alliant Energy Center, where the World Clydesdale Show was taking place. Police suspect they died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Revised reciprocity agreement approved By The Daily Cardinal The University of Minnesota Board of Regents unanimously passed a revised UW-Minnesota reciprocity deal Friday. Former head coach Barry Alvarez lobbies for UW Athletics at Capitol By The Daily Cardinal Former head coach of the UW-Madison Men’s Football team and current Athletics Director Barry Alvarez recently lobbied at the state Capitol, to promote a bill exempting donations to the Badger Fund from taxes. Former director of Overture Center indicted on charges By The Daily Cardinal Robert D'Angelo allegedly earned hundreds of thousands of dollars through private business ventures and could face up to life in jail. Venue for Obama speech changed to larger Monona Terrace By The Daily Cardinal Barack Obama's Oct. 15 speech in Madison was moved from the Orpheum Theatre to Monona Terrace after the event sold out soon after tickets went on sale. The Jock Strap: Your Source for Satirical Sports By The Daily Cardinal McCarthy to abandon running game, cuts two backs Future stalled budgets may leave lawmakers ‘under arrest’ By The Daily Cardinal Future negotiators of the state budget may be forced to hold meetings to prevent any legislative gridlock, according to a recent proposal in the state Assembly. State Street vendors to be under review By The Daily Cardinal The Vending Oversight Committee will be reviewing the licenses of current Library Mall and Capitol Concourse food vendors this week, by sampling food and assessing the carts’ safety and appearance. Campus Safety Campaign expands this fall’s neighborhood watch; begins Oct. 5 By The Daily Cardinal The Associated Students of Madison Neighborhood Watch Program announced Wednesday its fall launch is Oct. 5. Gameday's Hot/Cold By The Daily Cardinal An inside look at who's hot and who's not in college football. Introducing Daily Cardinal Q&A By The Daily Cardinal The Cardinal chills in front of the goal with Alex Horwath Student caught vandalizing, fails attempt to flee police By The Daily Cardinal Intoxicated student shatters window and is chased down by victims. Mayor Cieslewicz looks to bolster police squad with more cops By The Daily Cardinal Expanding Madison's police force approved by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz. Jock Strap SATIRE: Herbstreit criticizes realism in NCAA College Football ’08 By The Daily Cardinal ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit usually dissects offensive plays or ridicules players and coaches every Saturday during the college football season. Jock Strap SATIRE: Yost’s frequent bathroom breaks hurting Brewers By The Daily Cardinal There’s been a lot of talk this year about why the Milwaukee Brewers, who once stood high atop the National League Central Division standings, have fallen out of first place and, quite possibly, out of the playoffs. Jock Strap SATIRE: Commissioner suspends Al Davis for ‘excessively flashy’ tracksuits By The Daily Cardinal In just over a year, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell developed a reputation as the no-nonsense leader of America’s top sport. Flooding damages total over $5 million across Dane County By The Daily Cardinal Close to 850 residences and nine businesses report damages Exam times and dates change due to ‘software problems’ By The Daily Cardinal UW-Madison’s Office of the Registrar sent e-mails Monday to alert some students of final exam time changes. UW admissions policy deemed legal by state attorney general By The Daily Cardinal Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen issued an informal legal opinion July 26 that the UW freshman admission policy does not violate the statutory prohibition against the use of “tests based on race.” 80 eliminates Union South stop; fewer Eagle Heights trips By The Daily Cardinal Bus Route 80 will take a slightly shorter route this year because of construction projects. Wisconsin and Minnesota renegotiate reciprocity deal By The Daily Cardinal The nearly 40-year-old tuition reciprocity agreement between Wisconsin and Minnesota will continue, as announced in a June 22 release from the Offices of Gov. Jim Doyle and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Seg. fees will no longer fund off-campus facilities’ rent By The Daily Cardinal At a special meeting Aug. 7, the UW System Board of Regents ruled that student segregated fees cannot be used to pay for rent of off-campus facilities used by student organizations at UW-Madison. Images:
Student activists protested Chancellor Favre’s sweatshop-made jerseys Monday by marching across campus with this huge photo, though most students said it merely highlighted his chiseled features and sexy scruff.
Seen in: Favre to take over as chancellor
Obama speaks at the Kohl Center Tuesday
Seen in: Kohl Center bill totals $32,000 for Obama rally
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