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Michigan Democrats pick high court candidate
Associated Press WriterMichigan Democrats on Saturday chose candidates for the November statewide ballot but not before focusing on the very top of the ticket -- a tight race between Barack Obama and John McCain. Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm said it's "mind-blowing...Tags: Dianne Byrum, Barack Obama, Michigan State University, National Government, Political Candidates
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Wisconsin, Culver's extend deal through 2013
Two entities synonymous with Wisconsin will continue their partnership through 2013. The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Athletics Department is extending its marketing deal with Culver's restaurants and will allow the restaurant to continue product...Tags: University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Ball State kicks off major fundraising campaign
Ball State University hopes its biggest capital campaign to date can raise $200 million. So far, more than $122 million has been raised for the campaign, which is dubbed "Ball State Bold: Investing in the Future." The capital campaign is scheduled to...Tags: Political Candidates, Elections
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Scout talk: Top college players
Most college scouts already have been on the road for a month or so. As a result, opinions for the 2009 draft are beginning to crystallize. With that in mind, we asked scouts for the top prospect at each position for the 2009 draft, juniors included. Here...Tags: Randy Moss, Orlando Pace, Michael Johnson, Ohio State University
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No more shhh! Wisconsin's libraries change
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's College Library has a coffee house, a cafe and expansive views of Lake Mendota. What it's missing is more books. The College Library, housed in Helen C. White Hall, holds about 30,000 fewer volumes than it did...Tags: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Newspaper and Magazine
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Life goes on but fears remain at shooting campus
Associated Press WriterHer first week of classes at Northern Illinois University made it clear to freshman Miraynda Castro that she wasn't beginning her college career at just any campus. Her philosophy teacher asked for a show of hands: Did students want the classroom door...Tags: Steven Kazmierczak, Juvenile Delinquency, Society, Northern Illinois University, Sociology
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Opera singer Jim Doing at US Mid-Amateur
Jim Doing of Verona, Wis., shot an 80 Saturday in the first round of the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship. Not bad for an opera singer, especially one who struggled with his putter. "I managed to three-putt twice from two-and-a-half feet. I just could...Tags: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Clubs and Associations, Music Theater
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Sports on TV
TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS ++++++++++++++++++++ || Baseball || Oakland@Orioles || MASN 1 || || || Philadelphia@Mets || 45, 5, 43 3:30 || || || Washington@Atlanta || MASN 7 || || || Oakland@Orioles || MASN2 7 || || || Angels@White Sox ||...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, New York Mets, Morgan State University, Chicago White Sox
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Looks can be deceiving for Terps' Turner
He's from Southern California, has curly blond hair and can appear as placid as a sunset over the beach.
Maryland junior quarterback Chris Turner, named the starter for today's game at Middle Tennessee State, might occasionally amble to the practice...Tags: Ralph Friedgen, Rock and Roll Music
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Md. regents endorse slots referendum
Wading into a political debate, the state Board of Regents unanimously endorsed Friday a plan to install 15,000 slot machines at five locations across Maryland. If approved by voters in November, slots would provide a dedicated revenue source for...Tags: Casino and Gambling, Heads of State, Tourism and Leisure, Marvin Mandel, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Harbaugh was born for this
John Harbaugh can't say when he first realized his dad, Jack, was a football coach.
The old man never sat him down and explained what he did. Harbaugh just assumed all kids got stuffed into lockers by college stars or baby-sat for sideline legends....Tags: Indiana Hoosiers, Super Bowl, Sid Gillman, Philosophy, Veterans Affairs
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UM Board of Regents endorses state plan for slots
Wading into a political debate, the state Board of Regents unanimously endorsed yesterday a plan to install 15,000 slot machines at five locations across Maryland. If approved by voters in November, slots would provide a dedicated revenue source for...Tags: Heads of State, Casino and Gambling Industry, Referenda, Casino and Gambling, Executive Branch
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