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	The UW-La Crosse Women's Basketball Team is gearing up for another strong season this year. Last season marked one of the best seasons in decades, earning the first 20+ winning season since the 1987-88 team. In the entire UW-L history, only six teams h...</p>]]>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.theracquet.net/polopoly_fs/1.2690226!image/1169175685.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1169175685.jpg><br />UW-L professor writes for Washington Post<br><p>
	Journalism: it's a field where you find English, communications and even sports management majors. Each one has the necessary skills and attributes to create great articles and compelling stories. But what about a person who is involved with economics?...</p>]]>

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<author> Jonny Brennan </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Jonny BrennanUW-L sends five athletic teams to WIAC Championships<br><p>
	As October wraps up and the cold weather becomes the norm, some UW-La Crosse athletes hang up their jerseys while others prepare for something much more gratifying.
	The UW-L community should be proud that five athletic teams will or have already part...</p>]]>

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	UW-La Crosse Women's Soccer beat the UW-Stout Blue Devils 1-0 on Saturday, Oct. 29. UW-L player Courtney Weber, #21, maintains possession of the ball against UW-Stout player Grace <span data-scayt_word="Salwasser" data-scaytid="1">Salwasser</span>, #5....</p>]]>

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	UW-La Crosse Women's Soccer beat the UW-Stout Blue Devils 1-0 on Saturday, Oct. 29. UW-L player Courtney Weber, #21, maintains possession of the ball against UW-Stout player Grace <span data-scayt_word="Salwasser" data-scaytid="1">Salwasser</span>, #5....]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[“Diggin’ Pink”]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.theracquet.net/polopoly_fs/1.2667023!image/2969830833.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/2969830833.jpg><br />UW-L women’s volleyball raises awareness about breast cancer<br><p>
	
	
	
	
	Dressed in matching pink uniforms with white trim, the ladies of the UW-La Crosse women's volleyball team squared up against conference rival UW-Oshkosh at Mitchell Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 19 for the team's 'Diggin' Pink' event. The annual ...</p>]]>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Allen KnappenbergerSpecial Olympics Day proves to be a success<br><p>
	'I really enjoyed our 'Playing for a Cause' game because it's a good feeling to know that by doing something that I love, I can be <span data-scayt_word="benefitting" data-scaytid="7">benefitting</span> an organization that has such a great impact on t...</p>]]>

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	'I really enjoyed our 'Playing for a Cause' game because it's a good feeling to know that by doing something that I love, I can be <span data-scayt_word="benefitting" data-scaytid="7">benefitting</span> an organization that has such a great impact on t...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alumni receive eternal fame]]></title>
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<author> Jonathan Cook </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.theracquet.net/polopoly_fs/1.2667007!image/291447846.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/291447846.jpg><br />Six athletes inducted to Wall of Fame<br><p>
	Six former UW-La Crosse athletes were inducted into the campus Wall of Fame for their great achievements as student athletes last Saturday, Oct. 15. The six athletes include Richard W. <span data-scayt_word="Trickel" data-scaytid="3">Trickel</span> (19...</p>]]>

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	Six former UW-La Crosse athletes were inducted into the campus Wall of Fame for their great achievements as student athletes last Saturday, Oct. 15. The six athletes include Richard W. <span data-scayt_word="Trickel" data-scaytid="3">Trickel</span> (19...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mississippi Valley Mayhem]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Ashley Reynolds<br><p>
	Mississippi Valley Mayhem puts a modern spin on the old-school game of women's roller derby that so many people are familiar with.
	This energetic game is played under the rules of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association and can be played on any flat...</p>]]>

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	Mississippi Valley Mayhem puts a modern spin on the old-school game of women's roller derby that so many people are familiar with.
	This energetic game is played under the rules of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association and can be played on any flat...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Homecoming let down]]></title>
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<author> Jonathan Cook </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Jonathan CookFootball team falls short to UW-Eau Claire 31-21<br><p>
	The UW-La Crosse football team lost at home last Saturday, Oct. 15 against the UW-Eau Claire <span data-scayt_word="Blugolds" data-scaytid="2">Blugolds</span>, 21-31. The Eagles received to begin the game and quickly marched down the field, picking up ...</p>]]>

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	The UW-La Crosse football team lost at home last Saturday, Oct. 15 against the UW-Eau Claire <span data-scayt_word="Blugolds" data-scaytid="2">Blugolds</span>, 21-31. The Eagles received to begin the game and quickly marched down the field, picking up ...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[EA Sports: Everyone Agrees]]></title>
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<author> Allen Knappenberger </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Allen KnappenbergerCan women’s video games make a comeback?<br><p>
	Madden NFL, NCAA Football, NHL and NBA and -all are excellent sports and they all make excellent video games. There's an underlying problem associated with all of them, though: It's all geared toward the male population.
	For years there's always been a s...</p>]]>

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	Madden NFL, NCAA Football, NHL and NBA&-all are excellent sports and they all make excellent video games. There's an underlying problem associated with all of them, though: It's all geared toward the male population.
	For years there's always been a s...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Walking on water]]></title>
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<author> Jacob Ferris </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Jacob FerrisUW-L water ski team earns first ever trip to nationals<br><p>
	One of the more unique extracurricular activities offered at UW-La Crosse is the UW-L Water Ski and <span data-scayt_word="Wakeboard" data-scaytid="7">Wakeboard</span> team. Only a handful of the UW System schools have a team, so our university is trul...</p>]]>

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	One of the more unique extracurricular activities offered at UW-La Crosse is the UW-L Water Ski and <span data-scayt_word="Wakeboard" data-scaytid="7">Wakeboard</span> team. Only a handful of the UW System schools have a team, so our university is trul...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ready to “stick it”]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Jonny BrennanGymnastics excited to defend national titles<br><p>
	According to senior gymnasts <span data-scayt_word="Kahlynn" data-scaytid="5">Kahlynn</span> Hunt and Katrina <span data-scayt_word="Schuch" data-scaytid="7">Schuch</span>, consistency was a main factor of the highs and lows that the UW-La Crosse Eagle...</p>]]>

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	According to senior gymnasts <span data-scayt_word="Kahlynn" data-scaytid="5">Kahlynn</span> Hunt and Katrina <span data-scayt_word="Schuch" data-scaytid="7">Schuch</span>, consistency was a main factor of the highs and lows that the UW-La Crosse Eagle...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Clean Sweep]]></title>
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<author> Ashley Reynolds </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Ashley Reynolds<br><p>
	The UW-La Crosse women's tennis team achieved an exceptional win on their home turf last Thursday, Oct. 6.
	In their 9-0 win against UW-River Falls, UW-L's Mara Weiner earned an impressive victory at No. 1 singles match over Jenny Paxton (7-5, 7-5), w...</p>]]>

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	The UW-La Crosse women's tennis team achieved an exceptional win on their home turf last Thursday, Oct. 6.
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