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Five UW-Madison stem-cell lines regain approval, federal funding

The National Institutes of Health re-approved federal funding on Tuesday for five prominent stem-cell lines discovered at UW-Madison, according to a WiCell press release. James Thomson's research team uncovered the lines in 1998, including H9 cells, which are the most reliable and accounted for about 40 percent of all stem-cell research orders made before the Bush Administration banned their federal funding, according to the release.

Additon by subtraction could spell a cure for NBA playoffs

Like most basketball fans, I've been watching plenty of the NBA playoffs the last couple weeks. We've been treated to some good games and some interesting series, but every year, especially around the first round, I begin to voice to same complaints over and over again: there are too many teams, too many games, the postseason goes too long and the way the games are called becomes frustrating. I still enjoy the playoffs, but there is so much wrong with the current system. The structure needs an overhaul, with several major changes needing to be implemented.

Mifflin St. neighborhood looks toward block party

City officials met with residents of the Mifflin Street neighborhood Tuesday to address issues that may arise during Saturday's annual block party.

Stressing the importance of discussion

UW-Madison sophomore Matt Honig had struggled with severe depression since high school, each successive episode worsening, until finally during his freshman year of college, he decided to do something about it.

Alcohol law concerns local business owners

Downtown business owners spoke disapprovingly of the Alcohol License Density Ordinance during a meeting on Tuesday, addressing the 365-day rule and calling for changes to the ordinance.

Man suffers injuries in domestic attack

A 33-year-old Madison woman was arrested Thursday night after stabbing and hitting her boyfriend in the face with scissors and dishware, according to a police report.

Attorney general to seek second term

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced his plans to run for re-election at an event in Milwaukee Monday.

Leinenkugel officially announces candidacy for Feingold's Senate seat

Former Wisconsin Secretary of Commerce Dick Leinenkugel formally launched his Senate campaign as a Republican at an event in Janesville Monday.

Madison Board of Estimates approves Central Library renovation plans

The city Board of Estimates approved a resolution on the planned renovations to the Central Library Monday.

Badgers ride season full of highs and lows

Sometimes measuring success is not that simple.

Mifflin meeting aims to address concerns

The Mifflin neighborhood meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Madison Senior Center at 330 W. Mifflin St., will allow community members to voice concerns and have questions answered regarding this year's Mifflin Street Block Party.

Men mimic guns in attempted robbery

Two Madison men were arrested Friday after allegedly attempting an armed robbery on State Street in which they mimicked a gun with their hands to scare their victim.

Federal bill could change private student loan policy

A new bill introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate would make it easier for students to erase private student loan debt when they declare bankruptcy, if the bill is signed into law.

Antiwar panel stresses need for third party

War protestor Cindy Sheehan and a panel of fellow antiwar and electoral reform advocates presented their ideas in a discussion Monday at Memorial Union.

What's in the Fridge? Episode 5 (video)

UW-Madison student arrested by MPD in large marijuana drug bust

A UW-Madison student and his roommate were arrested April 13 in what the Madison Police Department is calling ""one of the largest marijuana busts in recent memory,"" according to Channel 3000.

U.S. Supreme Court case could affect funding for campus groups that limit membership

Public universities including UW-Madison could be required to provide recognition and funds for student groups that limit membership on the basis of beliefs if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of a California campus Christian group.

New report shows Wisconsin lost 2,200 jobs in March

A recent report from the Center on Wisconsin Strategy shows Wisconsin lost 2,200 jobs between February and March.

Students may be considered impoverished

As graduation looms near and thousands of University of Wisconsin students descend into the real world in search of a full-time job, and thousands of others scramble for a summer position, it can be hard to ignore the frighteningly high unemployment rate.

Stripper at Medical Student Assoc. formal prompts investigation

UW-Madison officials are investigating the appearance of a stripper at a Medical Students Association event last Friday at Memorial Union.