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Nuclear energy is worth the investment
By Heather Heggemeier | Apr. 18, 2011What some refer to as the modern day green movement, others think of as 1960s hippy tree-hugging. I, for some reason, associate recycling with the Bernstein Bears books. I guess I must have been exposed to some serious recycling propaganda as a child. Regardless of what era you place the notion in, taking care of our earth has been commonly accepted as a worthy pursuit. I don't mean to sound nonchalant — a clean and healthy earth is a passion for many, myself included, but it is important to recognize the other side of the coin, and by that I mean the repercussions of going green, which often take the form of financial hardship.
Don't understate student voice
By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Apr. 18, 2011Most of the decisions surrounding the New Badger Partnership have focused on its promise to keep UW-Madison competitive in spite of deep budget cuts from the state. But beyond the financial benefits of increased autonomy, public authority status also presents UW-Madison students with a golden opportunity to strengthen shared governance.
Ryan: right determination, wrong stance
By Mike Kujak | Apr. 17, 2011Gov. Scott Walker is no longer the most controversial Wisconsin politician. If your political interests ever drift outside of Badgerland, then you've probably been reading about Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., who is at the frontline of the deficit debate in Washington. This blue-eyed wonder boy is leading the GOP's charge with his ""Roadmap to the Future,"" and it's starting to get under Obama's skin.