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Say goodbye! Biddy is your mom now

For many first-year students, leaving home to attend a big university can be spine tingling, nerve racking or nostalgia invoking. Some cannot wait to escape their drama-infused friend group or parents' control while others cringe at the thought of departing from a place so comforting and familiar. Wherever on the college ""can't wait"" continuum you find yourself, the concept of ""home"" will inevitably change, and the best thing to do is to let it happen.

Department of Transportation seeks public input on rail

Strict alcohol limits ineffective in Wisconsin

This just in — people drink a lot in Wisconsin. Over the last few months, the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse has been examining ways to change Wisconsin's alcohol-based culture. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, especially college students in Madison. Although not all students on campus come from small Wisconsin towns that rely solely on alcohol for weekend entertainment, most of us drank before coming to school and were more than ready to continue the habit once we arrived in Madison, Wisconsin.

City faces lawsuit regarding Edgewater approval

A legal challenge has surfaced regarding the Common Council's approval of the Edgewater Hotel redevelopment project citing concerns with the Council's process.

Downtown liquor stores receive punishments from city

Students may find some downtown liquor stores temporarily closed after the Alcohol License Review Committee recommended fines and license suspensions for three business owners who violated city liquor laws.

Board of Regents to vote on tuition increase

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents will vote on a proposed increase of 5.5. percent tuition increase in 2010-2011 for their 13 four-year universities on Thursday.

Madison 101

As an incoming freshman or transfer student, the new surroundings of UW-Madison and the city surrounding it can be a tad intimidating, if only because they're new. Every day you'll see a rash of names of the front page of the paper of various government officials, university administrators and other notable figures and organizations, but it takes some time to understand who they all are and what it is they do. To make things easier, The Daily Cardinal has created a cheat sheet covering most of news makers you will see throughout the pages of our paper in the coming year.

Being a part of the student section requires more than high blood-alcohol content

I remember my first Badger game quite well — on Aug. 30, 2008, the Badgers took the field at Camp Randall Stadium and trounced Akron 38-17 while I watched from section P in the north end zone. Obviously, I knew every single cheer, belted out the lyrics to all of the songs the PA system played, had every student section chants memorized and flawlessly executed the Time Warp dance during the Fifth Quarter.

Eaves hires two new assistants in offseason of change

Change was imminent this offseason for men's hockey head coach Mike Eaves, who had seven seniors graduate from a team that played in the national title game and lost two more underclassmen (so far) who decided to forgo a year of eligibility and sign professional contracts.

Alvarez inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Students new to the sports scene on campus in Madison will come to know Barry Alvarez as a guy who, in his role as Athletic Director, should fire this coach or that coach and push ahead plans to improve athletic facilities. He is more recognizable, though, as the football coach that helmed the Badgers during their return to respectability through the 1990s and into this decade. 

Look for these head coaches on Badger sidelines this year

Students on campus spend plenty of time debating the merits of players in all sports, but sometimes the men and women that call the shots from the bench get overlooked. Here are four coaches to know for next year.

Expectations high as many playmakers return

One year ago, the Wisconsin football team entered the fall as a damaged product.  The team underachieved in 2008, head coach Bret Bielema appeared to be on the hot seat, and many expected another lackluster year.   What a difference 10 wins can make. 

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Fighting freshman fifteen

I remember exactly what kind of kid I was before coming to college. Thoughts of parties, beer and women constantly floated through my head in the days leading up to move-in. Picture a young Van Wilder, but paler. Back then, I was a mere 120 lbs of lean, mean partying potential.

Downtown businesses prepare for effects of UW students leaving for summer vacation

Downtown Madison businesses have to cope with economic consequences when UW-Madison students leave during the summer months, but city events and tourism may help account for losses.

Capitol Neighborhoods Inc. supports new Dayton complex

Capitol Neighborhoods Inc. supported plans for the proposed 431 W. Dayton St. building project at a Mifflin Neighborhood Meeting Wednesday.

New arrests made in North Side homicide case

Three people have been arrested in connection with the recent homicide of 19-year-old Madison resident Antonio Perez, according to a police report.

Gubernatorial campaigns to heat up over summer months

As the summer months heat up, so too will the gubernatorial campaigns of both the two leading Republican candidates and the Democratic frontrunner, who entered the race just six months ago.

Plan to restructure grad school sparks concern

Although UW-Madison's Faculty Senate passed a plan to restructure the graduate school Monday, several research groups are concerned the proposal will create a gulf between research policy and management on campus.

Tenants lack protections for pest-control problems

UW-Madison student Ellie Kahn and her roommates knew they had a problem when they found bedbugs in their downtown apartment. They moved out claiming the apartment was untenantable. They now face a bigger problem. Tenants are not protected under state statute or city ordinance for pest-control problems unless they can prove the infestation is a severe health hazard.