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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
News Briefs
Jan. 25, 2005Five of the seven men responsible for slashing the tires of Republican Party vehicles Election Day appeared in court yesterday on charges of felony. The children of two eminent Democrats-Michael ' ¦




