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The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Coldplay's performance in Camp Randall Stadium. July 19, 2025.
ArtsEtc
Coldplay dazzles Madison with one of first music concerts in Camp Randall since 1997
by Julia Vetsch July 22, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of Lake Mendota. March 8, 2024.
UWPD investigates after body found in Lake Mendota
by Anna Kristoff July 7, 2025

The University of Wisconsin Police Department is starting an investigation after the discovery of a body in Lake Mendota on Sunday at about 6:10 a.m. UWPD was notified by a passerby who noticed the body about 50 feet offshore near Memorial...

Archival photo of student voting on campus. November 3, 2020.
New Wisconsin election observer rule faces backlash from 2020 fake Trump elector
by Anna Kristoff June 29, 2025

The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted June 19 to approve a new rule that addresses election observer conduct, according to a press release. The rule had been in discussion for two years prior to its 5-1 bipartisan approval.  Election...

Canvas of politics: Expression and activism in art
Canvas of politics: Expression and activism in art
by Evan Randle May 24, 2025

In the wake of the overthrow of Charles X, Eugène Delacroix gave life to his now-famous painting, “Liberty Leading the People,” to celebrate what he hoped was a new era of French freedom.  A decade later, J.M.W. Turner’s “The Slave...

Bascom Hall. April 1, 2025.
News
UW summer research faces uncertain budget future
by Taylor Burch July 25, 2025

The University of Wisconsin offers a wide range of research programs for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in each summer. These...

University Health Services, located in 333 E. Campus Mall, offers free mental health treatment to students. April 11, 2024.
Opinion
Youth mental health services cut despite growing need
by Alexia Becker July 25, 2025

A Republican-backed motion to cut funding for school-based mental health services by $10 million over the next two fiscal years was approved...

Badger Herald archival photo of Camp Randall. March 8, 2021.
Sports
UW Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 announced
by Julien Payen, Sports Editor • July 25, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Athletics announced May 29 the awardees for the Class of 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame.  Twelve...

A UWPD officer sits in squad car on State Street. September 9, 2024.
UWPD investigates aggravated assault at Memorial Union Terrace
by Anna Kristoff July 24, 2025

University of Wisconsin students were notified via email Thursday morning of an aggravated assault that occurred on Wednesday at about 8:45 p.m. at the Memorial Union Terrace.  The UW-Madison Police Department was notified of a disturbance involving...

Basketball left on the court after a play at the Kohl Center. January 3, 2025.
Badgers gone pro: Tonje, Hensler and Idžan selected in pro drafts
by Julien Payen July 23, 2025

Former Badger John Tonje, current Badger Logan Hensler and future Badger Bruno Idžan heard their names called in the NBA and NHL drafts, respectively, this summer as they look to further their professional careers. Tonje, a graduate student transfer...

Photo courtesy of Kayah Shamapande-Scarboro.
Features
People of UW: NASCAR intern talks storytelling through sports
by Aanika Parikh July 22, 2025
Seat at the table: MENA students push for physical space on campus
Features
Seat at the table: MENA students push for physical space on campus
by Jenna Innab May 6, 2025
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
The transgender flag sits in the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center. March 31, 2025.
The anti-trans movement is anti-American
by Kiran Mistry July 24, 2025

The United States of America is founded upon the idea that all men are equal, where the difference between the beggar and a king is merely clothes....

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Summer books worth turning off your phone for
Summer books worth turning off your phone for
by Evan Randle July 22, 2025

Though it can be tempting to languish in bed during the hot days of summer, there’s quite a bit of value to keeping your mind sharp and imagination...

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