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Sigma Phi Epsilon house destroyed in late night blaze
The fraternity house at 237 Langdon St. was engulfed in flames by 12:15 a.m. Tuesday morning
Nathanson does well at new Majestic Theater.
Matt Nathanson pleases crowd with another successful Madison show at the newly remodeled Majestic Theater.
Matt Nathanson set to rock the Majestic
Recently divorced from the Universal label, Nathanson brings his unique live show to Madison.
Harry Potter series shows maturity and growth with 'Deathly Hallows'
It’s been said for a long time that the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling have grown in maturity as their readers grew up, and the newest book is no different. The conclusion of the septology shows a side of the characters that is more realistic of 17-
Plan for Madison rail pushes ahead with criticism
Doubt no longer exists that commuter train plans, as part of Plan 2020, are moving forward.
Mountain Goats album blows away indie peers
On his last album, The Sunset Tree, James Darnielle (aka the Mountain Goats) expunged the demons looming over him after the death of his abusive step-father. While that album was near joyous in both its music and storyline, the newest album, Get Lonely, f
Work hard, play hard: Madison parties in photos
Madison, consistently rated the country’s No. 1 party school, has a reputation for drunkeness that is not altogether undeserved. Despite recent police crackdowns, students continue to gather for house parties …
Madison professors ’Metal’ with definition of art
The current exhibit on display at the Chazen Art Museum, ’Metalsmiths and Mentors: Fred Fenster and Eleanor Moty’ offers something that is not usually reserved for art museums: practicality. Almost …
Google hitting the books
Traditional library research may go the way of the typewriter thanks to a new alliance between Google, universities and libraries from across the world. Google Print, split between Google Publisher …
Gov. holds hearing to question oil companies’ record profits
Gov. Jim Doyle convened a hearing on gas and oil profits held at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education Wednesday afternoon. Doyle subpoenaed the top five oil-producing companies …
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The Wisconsin football team, which won the historic Paul Bunyan’s Axe from Minnesota in 2004, hopes to defend it once again Saturday, this time against a much-improved Gopher squad.
Seen in: Can Wisconsin cut the Gophers down to size?
The Badgers have missed senior tight end Travis Beckum's presence this season, and his return could be just what Wisconsin needs.
Seen in: Badgers look to vent at OSU's expense
Senior linebacker Jonathan Casillas (2) sat out the first two games of the season because of a knee injury. He excelled last weekend, however, when he returned to battle Fresno State.
Seen in: Casillas to the rescue
Senior linebacker Jonathan Casillas (2) sat out the first two games of the season because of a knee injury. He excelled last weekend, however, when he returned to battle Fresno State.
Wis. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen sued the Government Accountability Board Tuesday for failing to validate registrations.
Seen in: Van Hollen files suit over voter registration
A house near the village of Lake Delton, Wis., is cut in half and washed away during the summer’s record flooding. Some areas in southern Wisconsin are still recovering.
Seen in: Aftermath of summer floods felt in Wisconsin communities
Wisconsin produces about 2.5 billion pounds of cheese per year, more than any other state, according to one cheese expert.
Seen in: California cheese production no longer a threat to Wisconsin supremacy
Senior linebacker DeAndre Levy will be counted on this season to pressure opposing quarterbacks and provide constancy for the defense
Seen in: Defense aims to recover from rough year
State Assembly Minority Leader Jim Kreuser, D-Kenosha, left, said a vote on a budget repair bill is likely soon, but many issues still remain between leaders.
Seen in: Budget vote possible, Assembly Dems seek more concessions
Members of the new south campus union Design Committee present updated building plans to Union Council Tuesday at Memorial Union.
Seen in: Union Council approves new Union South design direction
Extras dressed in Depression-era clothing line up near the Capitol steps Monday during shooting for the film “Public Enemies,” directed by Michael Mann and starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale.
Seen in: Filming for ‘Public Enemies’ hits Madison’s Capitol Square
U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is beginning to prepare his campaign efforts in Wisconsin and working to appeal to student voters.
Seen in: McCain building campaign in Wisconsin, may benefit from split among Democrats
Madison Police Department Central District Captain Mary Schauf reminds students to be cautious and lock windows and doors during the May 3 Mifflin Street Block Party.
Seen in: Mifflin music rules stand
The Human Rights Torch Relay came to Madison Saturday to protest Beijing, China as the site of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Supporters of the Chinese government rallied against the HRTR.
Seen in: Beijing Olympic Games stir controversy in city
U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said state governments must work harder to encourage economic growth Wednesday in Milwaukee. He said taxes on corporations and gasoline must be reduced.
Seen in: McCain pushes tax cuts for economy
A candle light vigil was held after the Virginia Tech shooting.
Seen in: Officials deem campus lockdowns ineffective in crises
Sexual health educator Jay Friedman stressed the importance of college students being aware of all contraceptive methods available.
Seen in: Sex education speaker kicks off National Sexual Health Week
Junior linebacker Elijah Hodge (right) suited up for practice this week after recovering from last seasons injury. Hodge ranked among the top-three defenders on the Badgers in 2007 in tackles.
Seen in: Hodge returns to injured team
Students gather outside Memorial Union Monday to protest the possible deportation of a UW-Madison pharmacy school student.
Seen in: Students rally against detention of classmate
Senior defensive end Matt Shaughnessy is expected to be the anchor of next season’s defensive line.
Seen in: Football team loses spring in step due to injuries
The Chairman of the Democratic Party, Howard Dean, advocates for Democrats to target voters more precisely in the next election.
Seen in: Dean calls for new Dem. election strategy in 2008
Candidate for state Supreme Court, Judge Michael Gableman, is involved in a race that faces strong influence from special interest groups.
Seen in: Special interests likely to play role in Supreme Court race
Judges sample cheese at the 2008 World Championship Cheese Contest, the world’s largest international cheese contest.
Seen in: International cheese makers compete for championship
Madison will hold an international gathering of stem cell advocates and researchers this September. Gov. Jim Doyle said Wednesday Wisconsin would continue to lead in stem-cell research.
Seen in: World Stem Cell Summit set for Madison in 2008
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office upheld two more patents for UW-Madison biologist James Thomson’s stem-cell work.
Seen in: Federal patent office upholds WARF’s final two stem-cell patents
Richard Dawkins, evolutionary biologist and author of “The God Delusion,” spoke to a sold-out crowd at the Memorial Union Tuesday.
Seen in: Oxford biologist touts evidence behind beliefs
The number of UW-Madison students taken to detox has increased enough over the past four years that UW Police Chief Susan Riseling asked other Big Ten universities to begin compiling the same data to compare.
Seen in: UW asks Big Ten schools to track detox transports
University officials said they are working to change UW-Madison’s drinking culture to help decrease detox transports like the one above.
Seen in: UW asks Big Ten schools to track detox transports
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., campaigns in Texas. Primaries in Ohio and Texas could determine if Clinton stays in the race.
Seen in: Ohio, Texas to decide Clinton campaign Tues.
Freshman David Grzesiak will compete in the heptathlon for UW in the Big Ten Championships this weekend
Seen in: Tracking down a title
The Starbucks Coffee at 661 State St., a popular student destination for studying and coffee, closed as part of a nationwide employee training program to enhance the quality of the company’s drinks.
Seen in: Starbucks across the country temporarily close Tuesday night
Dotty Dumplings restaurant on Frances Street closed after a water pipe burst in the building Feb. 24 due to flooding from melting snow. Neighboring restaurant Ian’s Pizza also closed for a day from the flood.
Seen in: Downtown businesses feel winter weather woes
Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., introduced a bill Tuesday to mark an end to funding the Iraq War and bringing home troops.
Seen in: New Feingold bill smart solution for Iraq War
Supreme Court candidate Michael Gableman spoke at the UW-Madison Law School Tuesday, focusing on his experience.
Seen in: Court candidate Gableman says he is a ‘judicial conservative’
A Madison firefighter brings chemical cleanup supplies back to the fire engine.
Seen in: Breaking News: large chemical spill in Engineering Research Building
Two students, above, register to vote in the Tuesday primary. Over 1.5 million people voted statewide, around 35 percent.
Seen in: Turnout levels show difference in Democrat, GOP enthusiasm
UW Greeks give Madison Police Sgt. Tony Fiore a picture of Langdon Street to commemorate his efforts with safety.
Seen in: UW Greeks honor Langdon watch program coordinator
Arizona Senator John McCain was victorious in Tuesday's Wisconsin primary.
Seen in: Primary voting a success
Illinois Senator Barack Obama won the primary in Wisconsin Tuesday.
Seen in: Primary voting a success
This year's primary candidates have been using digital campaigning more than ever
Seen in: Political messages going digital
Democratic presidential candidates U.S. Sens. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., met with voters Saturday in Milwaukee.
Seen in: Obama, Clinton address health care, Iraq War in speeches in Milwaukee
U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., outlined his plans for health care and national security at the Reagan Day dinner in Milwaukee Friday.
Seen in: Primary Update: McCain rallies base with conservative emphasis
John McCain speaks to a group of conservatives in Milwaukee at a campaign stop on Friday evening in Milwaukee.
Seen in: Primary Update: McCain rallies base with conservative emphasis
Actors Kal Penn and Brandon Routh spoke to students at Laundry 101 Thursday night.
Seen in: Celebrities visit Madison to campaign for Obama
Wisconsin football welcomed 29 new members to its team Wednesday during national signing day.
Seen in: Phillips highlights ‘08 signees
Gotham Bagels may look like an average New York deli from the outside, but Gotham’s savory bagels help bring together people from all over Madison.
Seen in: Madison takes bite of New York bagels
After defeating Oklahoma, the Badgers are hungry for their first conference victory.
Seen in: UW wrestlers will hit mats against Hoosiers
Few expected UW head coach Bret Bielema would match his 2006 mark of 12-1 in 2007. Yet, the periodic breakdown in defensive fundamentals came as a surprise for Badger backers.
Seen in: Gridiron Grading
Sophomore guard Trevon Hughes scored 12 points against Michigan on an impressive 5-for-9 shooting.
Seen in: Badgers win close game 64-61
A volunteer organizer for U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., instructs supporters on caucus proceeders on Jan. 3 in Dyersville, Iowa during the Iowa Presidential caucuses. Obama won the caucus among Democrats.
Seen in: Race for the States: Youth vote determines early winners
Colorado College freshman goalie Richard Bachman blocks a shot on goal by UW senior forward Matthew Ford in the second period.
Seen in: Series sweep
UW junior goalie Shane Connelly blocks a goal from Colorado College's sophomore forward Addison DeBoer during the first period.
Seen in: Poor passing comes back to haunt UW
Kenneth Durgans, vice provost for institute diversity at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, visits campus Wednesday.
Seen in: Final vice provost for diversity candidate speaks
Junior tight end Travis Beckum could set some offensive records against Tennessee, and will be the focus of the Volunteers’ defense.
Seen in: Breaking down the sides
Senior guard Jolene Anderson moved to third place on UW’s career scoring list Tuesday night against UW-Green Bay. The Badgers will face South Dakota State Friday at the Kohl Center.
Seen in: Badgers ground, pound Phoenix
UW favorites the MadHatters are back supporting a new album packed with fan favorites and beautiful classics.
Seen in: Hatter invasion
Junior Dallas Herbst took first place at the Cliff Keen Invite in his weight class.
Seen in: Behind Herbst, UW wrestling finishes fifth
State Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, is one of the main authors of a bill that would ban smoking in all public buildings in the state.
Seen in: Doyle urges action on smoking ban bill before end of year
Sophomore guard Jason Bohannon scored 14 points Tuesday night.
Seen in: Back on track: Badgers defeat Terriers with ease
Junior forward Ben Street deflected a shot in for the game winning goal in Friday’s 3-2 victory.
Seen in: Comeback kids
Junior forward Ben Street has been one of only a few players on a young Badger squad to consistently play at a high level this season.
Seen in: Street leads young Badger squad through first year
Freshman forward Podge Turnbull has been shifted between lines this season. He scored his second goal of the season against Michigan.
Seen in: Scoring first key as Huskies come to town
Assistant coaches Kevin Patrick (left) and Mark Osiecki (right) are responsible for recruiting and training the Badger men's hockey team.
Seen in: Assistants provide foundation for success
An audience member holds a sign criticizing the President during the event.
Seen in: Democratic Party Chair Howard Dean stresses youth vote while in Milwaukee
Former Presidential candidate Howard Dean said young voters were important to the 2008 election in his speech at UW-Milwaukee Tuesday. Below, an audience member holds a sign criticizing the President during the event.
Seen in: Democratic Party Chair Howard Dean stresses youth vote while in Milwaukee
Associated Students of Madison members and UW administrators host the open forum Monday night at the Humanities building.
Seen in: Forum about student funds draws frustration
Although he was benched earlier this season, freshman forward Podge Turnbull recently garnered the praise of head coach Mike Eaves.
Seen in: No Bull: Eaves impressed with play of Turnbull
While the Badgers didn’t win a game during the College Hockey Showdown, junior forward Ben Street scored a goal in each game.
Seen in: UW struggles against Michigan, MSU
Fair Trade T-shirts with Wisconsin and Bucky graphics are now available at University Book Store.
Seen in: UW first university in Midwest to distribute Fair Trade apparel
Antonio Pope pled no contest Friday to charges of kidnapping and first-degree sexual assaults in two seperate attacks on UW students.
Seen in: Judge finds campus attacker guilty
Randy Cohen, a New York Times Magazine weekly columnist, addressed how to change students’ moral characters Thursday at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Seen in: ‘The Ethicist’ analyzes virtue in communities
Wisconsin will try to hold on to the coveted axe of Paul Bunyan for a fourth straight year, and have enjoyed recent success at the Metrodome in Minnesota.
Seen in: Ready for battle
Sophomore guard Trevon Hughes led the Badgers over the Mastadons with 25 points.
Seen in: Sophomore Hughes leads Badgers in season opener
Head coach Bo Ryan may soon have a new player on his roster.
Seen in: Practice Pass: Behind the scenes at UW tryouts
The University of Wisconsin football team led the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes late into the third, but lost big in the end.
Seen in: Badgers lose lead late, No. 1 OSU wins big
Gov. Jim Doyle announced a $40 million endowment for the Wisconsin Covenant Thursday, along with a new foundation to administer the funds.
Seen in: Doyle announces $40 million donation for Wis. Covenant
Paul Soglin, former Madison Mayor and political activist, addressed students Tuesday night at Humanities.
Seen in: Former city mayor visits UW campus
The state and defense rested their cases Thursday, but not after recalling the May 22 scene on the 600 block of State Street.
Seen in: Both sides rest cases in trial, Kelly’s fate in jury’s hands
Daniel Kelly, 31, was merely a bistander Tuesday, as lawyers examined several witnesses in the murder trial.
Seen in: Testimony begins for Bodahl killing
Hillery Aronow, freshman in CAN making protest sign in front of Memorial Union before Horowitz speaks Monday.
Seen in: Horowitz draws ire with controversial message
David Horowitz points to a photograph of, what he claims to be, Taliban enforcers exucuting a women on an Afghanistan soccer field for being raped, at his lecture Monday evening at Memorial Union.
Seen in: Horowitz draws ire with controversial message
Gov. Jim Doyle, speaking at the press event with students awaiting financial aid due to the stalled budget that raised concerns among some UW officials.
Seen in: UW e-mails show UW-Doyle event questioned
Atmosphere frontman Slug performs his intelligent, humorous verse and displays his myriad of hats for the Barrymore audience.
Seen in: Atmosphere plays for sold out audience at Barrymore
Rajiv Chandrasekaran, the national editor of The Washington Post, was this year’s Nafziger lecturer at the Pyle Center Wednesday.
Seen in: Wash. Post editor explains ‘botched’ U.S. efforts in Iraq
Senior quarterback Tyler Donovan has struggled in his previous two starts, throwing for just two touchdowns and four interceptions.
Seen in: Head-to-Head
Patrick Johnson
Seen in: Family tradition continues at Wisconsin
From left to right: freshmen defensemen Ryan McDonagh and Brendan Smith, with freshman forward Kyle Turris, make up part of the No. 1 incoming freshmen class in the nation.
Seen in: Freshmen look to live up to hype
Guitarist/vocalist Nick Junkunc is the cake and the other band members are the frosting. You can’t have one without the other, and together, they form a complete masterpiece.
Seen in: The Box Social to play High Noon Saloon
Nick Woods sure has some crazy guitar maneuvers. Expect more of this high energy at the High Noon Saloon Friday.
Seen in: The Box Social to play High Noon Saloon
Gov. Jim Doyle, center, spoke at the Memorial Union on Tuesday, announcing that he would convene a special session of the state Legislature to vote on a compromise budget bill.
Seen in: Doyle to convene vote on compromise budget
Several bars downtown are caught in the middle of an ongoing lawsuit that alleges they consipered together to fix drink prices.
Seen in: Bar special ban lawsuit brought back to courts
Chancellor John Wiley applauded state-wide efforts urging the passage of a budget that allots sufficient funds to UW-Madison Monday during his State of the University address.
Seen in: Continue budget pleas, Wiley says
University Station U.S. Post Office will open today and move out of the University Bookstore.
Seen in: University Station Post Office now open on Lake Street
Sophomore outside hitter Katherine Dykstra led the Badgers with 11 kils against Northwestern, and 15 against Michigan State.
Seen in: Volleyball remains undefeated after road trip around Big Ten
Josh Gaines, Iraq War veteran, leads a group of protestors during a march that ended at the state Capitol with Gaines giving his medals back.
Seen in: Iraq veteran returns medals at state Capitol
Freshman setter Nikki Klingsporn might not see a lot of playing time this season, but she will be a factor in the years to come.
Seen in: Klingsporn Q&A: Setter sits with the DC
Erik Ortega and the Badgers return for only their second home game in September.
Seen in: Fit to be un-tied: Men’s soccer looks for win after two draws
Many Badger fans might have feared losing All-American tackle Joe Thomas, but freshman Gabe Carimi has played well in four starts for UW. Carimi did not have the starting job fall into his lap. He battled both sophomore Jake Bscherer and senior Danny Kaye for the spot.
Seen in: Carimi learning lessons as he replaces Badger legend
A police car stands guard outside of the UW Hospital
Seen in: BREAKING NEWS: Armed man loose near campus is not a threat, police say
Sophomore midfielder Krista Liskevych and the Badgers hope to gain momentum going into their Big Ten season, which begins Friday.
Seen in: Panthers Part II: Badgers battle N. Iowa
Although senior quarterback Tyler Donovan has never lost a game as a starter and has only thrown one interception this season, the Badgers have not had any easy victories in their first four games.
Seen in: 4-0 with a long way to go
Sophomore forward Brian Bultman has done his part this season, with four goals and eight points in only eight games.
Seen in: Wisconsin men’s soccer ties with No. 14 Michigan 2-2 Sunday
Senior forward Shannon Terry has been one of the staples of the women’s soccer team during her tenure at Madison.
Seen in: Poor weather leads to poor play for UW
Junior tight end Travis Beckum finished Saturday’s game with four catches for only 18 yards, but made an acrobatic catch to score Wisconsin’s first touchdown of the game.
Seen in: Badgers run away with Heartland Trophy
Freshman Evan Gorelick, senior Zach Heise and senior Libby Belden react to literature provided by Halliburton recruiters.
Seen in: Students protest Halliburton visit
Seen in: Madison's Best Brats
Opponents beware: (left to right)freshman outside hitter Allison Wack, senior middle blocker Taylor Reineke, sophomore outside hitter Brittney Dolgner, and junior outside hitter Audra Jeffers form a tough front line for any Big Ten team to face.
Seen in: Bring it on
A UW-Madison student watches the summer construction of Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue.
Seen in: Business school credit prerequisite unneeded
Junior forward Victor Diaz has played consistently this season for the Badgers and is an important part of their success this year.
Seen in: No. 20 Gonzaga is next in line for Wisconsin soccer
By voting online, students can advance UW-Madison in a tournament-style contest for America’s top party school.
Seen in: UW to face OSU in first round of online ‘top party’ contest
Sophomore goalie Alex Horwath dislikes the Wisconsin cold, but he has been red hot for the Badgers this season, recording three shutouts.
Seen in: Introducing Daily Cardinal Q&A
Seen in: The Man in the Middle
Although senior wide receiver Paul Hubbard has struggled with dropped passes from time to time, UW will miss him in the starting lineup.
Seen in: Hubbard to miss several games with right knee sprain
Sophomore midfielder Pablo Delgado has tallied three goals in his young Wisconsin career.
Seen in: Golden boys: Men's soccer shines in California tournament
Junior forward Victor Diaz and the UW men’s soccer team might soon be known as giant killers after beating No. 7 California in Berkeley.
Seen in: Golden boys: Men's soccer shines in California tournament
While the soccer season is still young, sophomore forward Brian Boltmann is doing his part, averaging one goal per game.
Seen in: Stanford gives Wisconsin a tough opponent, chance to build on confidence
Junior linebacker Jonathan Casillas could be busy Saturday night against UNLV’s freshman quarterback Travis Dixon, who is a threat at both passing and rushing the football for the Rebels.
Seen in: Badger defense is ready for Dixon
Lance Smith, sophomore running back for the Badgers, was barred from all away games Wednesday, following a violent incident in July.
Seen in: Smith to sit for all road games
Senior quarterback Tyler Donovan and senior wide receiver Luke Swan hooked up early and often last Saturday against Washington State.
Seen in: Donovan, Badgers get offensive
As the fall 2007 semester begins, thousands of low-income students still await some portions of financial aid. Meanwhile, tuition will increase for the 2007-’08 academic year.
Seen in: Nearly 4,000 UW System students waiting for aid
Fifth-year senior quarterback Tyler Donovan might have a hard time filling John Stocco’s shoes. Stocco led UW to 29 wins in three years.
Seen in: Cheer up Brewers’ fans, football season is here
A fatal shooting on State Street in May was the first of several high-profile crimes in Madison this summer.
Seen in: Murders, assaults, State Street crime hit Madison this summer
As the fall 2007 semester begins, thousands of low-income students still await some portions of financial aid. Meanwhile, tuition will increase for the 2007-’08 academic year.
As the fall 2007 semester begins, thousands of low-income students still await some portions of financial aid. Meanwhile, tuition will increase for the 2007-’08 academic year.
A fatal shooting on State Street in May was the first of several high-profile crimes in Madison this summer.
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