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Get the 'freak' out: State Street festival overrated
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Get the 'freak' out: State Street festival overrated

By Abby Becker and Melissa Grau | Oct. 28, 2010

There are three pivotal facts I learned from my first Halloween experience in Madison last year. First, Zachery Binx, the loyal, scrawny brother-turned-black-cat devoted to thwarting the three witches of Salem in the movie ""Hocus Pocus,"" is actually named Thackery. Salem folk celebrated their virginity by lighting candles and speaking with heavy lisps. Second, pumpkins, pre-Jack-o-lantern, are unusually long-lasting vegetables that can add a festive touch to a windowsill for up to seven months. And third, Freakfest, with its newly minted safe and positive reputation, is a contradiction in itself that is not worth students' time.

Feingold's experience trumps Johnson's wallet
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Feingold's experience trumps Johnson's wallet

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board and By Rachel Schulze | Oct. 28, 2010

In the senatorial race between Republican candidate Ron Johnson and Democratic U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., the choice for who would best serve Wisconsin is clear. While Johnson may feel confident about the GOP tilt in the upcoming election, Feingold's rich political experience and maverick status spotlight him as the best candidate for the seat he has successfully held for the last three terms — earning our endorsement.

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