Sarah Zipperle

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Record Routine: Rock band files deplorable entry into catalog

Before I proceed with the review, I would like to establish one thing: The Hold Steady are an excellent band. Their music is awesome, and they happen to be one of the best live bands I have ever seen. Craig Finn is one of the most charismatic, fun frontmen in the business and they embody everything I love in a band. That being said, Teeth Dreams, their sixth studio album, is immensely disappointing.

International Academic Programs to offer new short-term study abroad programs

University of Wisconsin-Madison students who are apprehensive about studying abroad will have an opportunity to take a test-run study abroad trip starting next summer, according to a Division of International Studies press release Tuesday.

Actor Kal Penn to speak at Mem. Union

Actor Kal Penn, made famous for his roles in “Harold and Kumar” and “House”, has always balanced his entertainment career with an interest in politics. Friday, he is taking his act to Memorial Union Terrace to campaign for President Barack Obama.

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ASM may increase stipends for staff

The Associated Students of Madison Student Council and Student Services Finance Committee included several increases for staff stipends in their proposed 2010-'11 budgets, with the highest increase at $3,000.

Doyle to speak at Copenhagen climate talks

Gov. Jim Doyle outlined some of the events he will participate in during the climate talks in Copenhagen this week in a news conference call Friday.

Doyle promotes green energy, installation of solar panels

Gov. Jim Doyle addressed Wisconsin's progress as a green energy producer at the Capitol Friday.

State senator asks Audit Bureau to review BadgerCare

A full review of BadgerCare, a Wisconsin health-care reimbursement program for low-income families, was requested from the Legislative Audit Bureau Friday by state Sen. Mary Lazich, R-New Berlin.

Optimistic Gore calls for more work on climate

Former Vice President Al Gore applauded recent measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and highlighted the need for stronger climate legislation at an event held in Madison Friday by the Society of Environmental Journalism.

HHS Secretary: H1N1 vaccine available in early October for college campuses

Limited supplies of an H1N1 virus vaccine will be available earlier than anticipated and ready by the first week of October, according to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius.