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Dow ends below 10,000 for first time since ‘04
NEW YORK — After a breathtaking plunge that took the Dow Jones industrial average down 800 points — its biggest drop ever during a trading day — ending with a loss of 370 didn’t seem so bad. Wall Street managed a big afternoon rally Monday in yet another day of extreme volatility and worldwide worries about the financial crisis… View story »
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Market woes hit home
Finding a job in investment banking has always been a top priority for University of Wisconsin senior Ross Chapman. Knowing how difficult the process would be, Chapman, who is majoring in finance, interviewed with many different firms ranging in specialties like finance in the security sector and asset management. Using the UW Business Career Center, Chapman interviewed with firms recruiting… View story »
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Snow parking fee could be doubled
In response to last year’s long winter and high number of parking fines in downtown Madison, the City Council will vote later this month on a plan that could double parking fines during snow emergencies. The plan, which would include a $60 fine for parking offenses, might also apply a text messaging notification aimed at keeping the streets clear of… View story »
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Jaunty Gentlemen widen borders, sounds on latest
Formed in the belly of Madison, indie pop-rock outfit Pale White Gentlemen has grown into the golden child of the local music scene. With its follow-up album Black Forest (Tra La La), the band is branching out (pun intended) to achieve national recognition. The band formed in 2004 as a three-piece set with brothers Michael and Matt Reisenauer and… View story »
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Bielema stands by quarterback
After a tough loss against the Michigan Wolverines last week, the Badgers looked to bounce back at home against the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday night. Despite holding the lead with 6:31 to play in the fourth quarter, the Badgers came up short in a 20-17 decision, dropping their second straight game behind the inconsistent play of senior quarterback Allan… View story »
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- Faculty endorses Campus Drive name change
- City, county officials rally to end domestic violence
- State seeks seat belt legislation
- Celebrating higher education day
Opinion & Editorial
- Regents’ policy a terrible move
- Objective justice sidelined in trial
- PETA’s complaints to ice cream company an embarassment
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