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The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Canvas of politics: Expression and activism in art
Features
Canvas of politics: Expression and activism in art
by Evan Randle May 24, 2025
Seat at the table: MENA students push for physical space on campus
Seat at the table: MENA students push for physical space on campus
by Jenna Innab May 6, 2025

Finding your people, finding your space and finding your home away from home — the college experience hinges on these connections, especially for ethnically diverse students at the predominantly white University of Wisconsin.  At the heart...

Djo with Post Animal at The Sylvee. April 25, 2025.
Djo electrifies Madison with music at The Sylvee
by Akhilesh Peddi May 4, 2025

The Sylvee transformed into a kaleidoscope of sound and color April 25 as Djo, the musician and "Stranger Things" actor Joe Keery, delivered his performance as part of his "Back on You World Tour." The tour supports his third studio album, "The...

Bascom Hall. February 6, 2025.
State audit reveals gaps in tracking DEI initiative spending at Wisconsin agencies, universities
by Opal Nicholson May 1, 2025

Republican-ordered audits found April 11 determined Wisconsin state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System failed to track millions of dollars spent on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts during the 2023-24 fiscal year — making...

Madison City Hall. March 13, 2025.
City of Madison
Madison City Officials call for an end to gun violence
by Patricia Clark June 7, 2025

On Friday, June 6th, multiple Madison City Officials gathered at city hall for a press conference to kick off the Wear Orange weekend events,...

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor.
News
Pro-abortion rights judge enters 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race
by Anna Kristoff May 22, 2025

Liberal Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor announced Tuesday she is running for state Supreme Court justice in the 2026 election....

UW Health. February 27, 2025.
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Two UW-Platteville students die in isolated shooting at campus dorm
by Anna Kristoff May 21, 2025

Content Warning: Discussion of suicide and/or self-harm. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, dial 988 to reach the Suicide...

Bascom Hall. April 1, 2025.
Wisconsin ranks among lowest in country for public funding of four-year universities
by Anna Kristoff May 19, 2025

Wisconsin is 44th in the country for public funding of four-year universities — a drop from 43rd place in 2023, according to the State Higher Education Finance’s 2024 report.  In a press release, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman...

The Wisconsin Badgers defeat Clarkson 4-1 in the NCAA regional final. March 16, 2025.
Class of 2025: Senior standouts leave lasting legacy on Badger athletics
by Elliott Buxton May 6, 2025

As the 2024-2025 athletic season wraps up at the University of Wisconsin, The Badger Herald is highlighting a group of outstanding outgoing seniors who have helped shape the UW Athletics legacy. Men's Basketball 6-foot-7 senior forward Carter Gilmore...

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. performs at the Multicultural Orientation and Reception (MCOR) at Shannon Hall.
Features
Multicultural Greek life: Finding cultural belonging at UW
by Zoe Lago May 6, 2025
UW fails to uphold multiple terms of its agreement with Students for Justice in Palestine
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UW fails to uphold multiple terms of its agreement with Students for Justice in Palestine
by Aiden Mellon April 10, 2025
People of UW: Diverse Leaders of Tomorrow head of corporate development seeks to provide career opportunities for underrepresented students
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People of UW: Diverse Leaders of Tomorrow head of corporate development seeks to provide career opportunities for underrepresented students
by Marielle Iannella April 9, 2025
Fight for Our Lives, 2018
Accidental shooting in Wisconsin calls for strict implementation of gun control laws
by Josh Standal May 8, 2025

On April 16, at around 10:05 p.m., 19-year-old De’Shawn L. Sturkey was killed in an accidental shooting near the 1200th block of Fish Hatchery...

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Hungry Hunrgy Badgers. May 4th, 2025.
Consider the food scraps
by Aiden Mellon May 6, 2025

At 11 a.m. on a Sunday, you and your roommates scan into Gordon’s for brunch before the homework doldrums begin. Maybe you are a nervous eater...

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