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Journal to accept undergrad work
By Eric Reinert | Jan. 26, 2005In an effort to better showcase the artistic and literary talents of UW-Madison undergraduates, a group of students is compiling pieces that will eventually form \The Symposium-The Undergraduate Journal of ' ¦
Penn survives an 'Assassination'
By Joe Pudas | Jan. 26, 2005The indisputable similarities between Samuel Bicke, the protagonist in Niels Mueller's debut feature \The Assassination of Richard Nixon,"" and the iconic Travis Bickle in Martin Scorsese's landmark ""Taxi Driver"" have ' ¦'
Theatrical 'Phantom' haunts the cineplex
By Jayme Zwerling | Jan. 26, 2005In the newest film adaptation of \The Phantom of the Opera,"" director Joel Schumacher takes on the daunting task of turning the Phantom, a disturbed genius, into a disturbed genius ' ¦'
News Briefs
Jan. 26, 2005Waukesha Paul Bucher, Waukesha County's district attorney since 1988, will run against incumbent Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager for Wisconsin's top law-enforcement position. \The Wisconsin Department of Justice has many fine ' ¦
After over 20 years, Webber's 'Phantom' finally makes its Madison debut
By Joe Lynch | Jan. 26, 2005There is a brilliant line in the not-so-brilliant Cameron Crowe film \Vanilla Sky"" where Jason Lee's character informs his best friend, Tom Cruise, that he ""will never know the exquisite ' ¦'
Understanding the potential Social Security crisis
By Josh Gildea | Jan. 26, 2005In recent weeks a debate has been growing about the future of Social Security. Watching these arguments, one might conclude that President Bush believes the program is in imminent danger ' ¦
Kohl Center streak on line versus Illini
By Clint Robus | Jan. 25, 2005Round One in the Big Ten heavyweight championship fight takes place Tuesday night, when Illinois brings their No. 1 ranking and undefeated record into Madison to face No. 18 Wisconsin. ' ¦
The Big Ten title is Illinois' to lose
By Clint Robus | Jan. 25, 2005With the conference season underway, one preseason prediction still rings true: No. 1 Illinois (5-0 Big Ten, 19-0 overall) is still the team to beat in the Big Ten. Regardless ' ¦'
'Resident Evil 4' refreshes the series
By Peter Basgen | Jan. 25, 2005Since 1996 Capcom's Resident Evil series has reigned as king of horror gaming. Now the biggest name in survival horror is back, and \Resident Evil 4"" gives the series the ' ¦'
Time for alternatives to judicial elections
By Jake Herrera | Jan. 25, 2005The citizens of the Badger State have the privilege to directly elect the justices on the state Supreme Court. It is our democratic duty to judge the judges who will ' ¦
Hanson in 'charge' on defensive side of ball
By Joe Hasler and Ian Zangs | Jan. 25, 2005At first glance, Wisconsin senior guard Clayton Hanson doesn't look like he would be the defensive stopper for the basketball Badgers. UW head coach Bo Ryan has quicker and more ' ¦'
Winter under the magnifying glass
By Emily Winter | Jan. 25, 2005Have you ever burned an ant under a magnifying glass? You can be honest, I won't tell. The poor bugger wiggles desperately on the unforgiving cement, writhing from the unnatural ' ¦'
Sleep can help in battle of bulge
By Benjamin Spike | Jan. 25, 2005Study says less sleep can make you more hungry'
Cheadle shines in poignant 'Rwanda'
By Amos Posner | Jan. 25, 2005Western cinema rarely provides swift justice. And in American and European entertainment, caring for Africa is usually reserved for lip-service vanity projects like \We Are the World."" But now, English ' ¦'
Crying wolf over WMDs is justified
By Harlen Johnston | Jan. 25, 2005Washington, D.C., vaporized, New York City a barren poisonous wasteland and the white skeletons of hundreds of millions littering the globe.??This disturbing vision is what could be and what many ' ¦
Walker seeks governorship
By Michael Worringer and By Justin Dean | Jan. 25, 2005Milwaukee Co. Exec. first to challenge Doyle