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The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Bascom Hill. October 10, 2024.
News
Federal government restores visas of 27 UW international students, alumni
by Anna Kristoff April 28, 2025
Education building. April 17, 2025.
UW School of Education ranked No. 1 education graduate school
by Ayesha Yousef April 28, 2025

The University of Wisconsin School of Education was ranked by U.S. News as the top education graduate school in the country for the second year in a row — 11 of the school’s programs were also rated highly. U.S. News highlighted the School...

Protesters march on Earth Day in front of the Capitol building. April 22, 2025.
‘There is no Planet B’: 50501 movement hosts Earth Day protest at Capitol
by Opal Nicholson April 23, 2025

The Madison branch of the 50501 movement held an Earth Day “Artivism” event Tuesday afternoon at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event followed the theme "Wake up! and create the world we want to live in." The event and protest called...

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly greets a crowd of over 3,000 Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign supporters in Milwaukee. July 23, 2024.
Wisconsin Superintendent says ‘no’ to federal anti-DEI certification
by Sarah Van Der Vaart April 22, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education sent letters to all states April 3, requiring them to certify their compliance with “anti-discrimination obligations” to continue receiving federal funding for K-12 schools, according to the letter. The requests...

Entrance of Zafferano Ristorante. April 15, 2025.
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Zafferano Ristorante: Highs, lows of bold Indian-Italian fusion concept
by Claude April 28, 2025

When I first heard word about a first-of-its-kind Indian and Italian fusion restaurant opening in Madison, Zafferano Ristorante — specifically...

UW campus. September 26, 2024.
Column
UW must protect its students, democracy
by Kiran Mistry April 28, 2025

On March 8, unidentified Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Mahmoud Khalil without charges in front of his pregnant wife under...

Wisconsin State Capitol behind the "Forward" Statue. February 11, 2025.
News
Audit reveals over $40 million in DEI spending across UW System institutions
by Opal Nicholson, Annika Kippley • April 25, 2025

Wisconsin’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee held a public hearing Wednesday, April 23, regarding two audits on the costs of diversity, equity...

UW students create bee houses at GreenHouse Learning Community
UW students build bee homes to boost biodiversity on campus
by Beth Stacey April 24, 2025

The GreenHouse Learning Community hosted a Pollinators and Sustainable Gardening April 24 between the Allen Centennial Gardens and Leopold Residence Hall. University of Wisconsin students and GreenHouse interns Courtney Manor and Evie Skibicki headed...

Badger Herald archival photo of the UW volleyball team. November 27, 2024.
Volleyball: Badgers too much for UW-Green Bay Phoenix, power their way to 3-0 win
by Miles Felix April 25, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers volleyball team faced off against the UW-Green Bay Phoenix in their final spring match. The Badgers overcame a strong showing in the first two sets from the visiting Phoenix, winning 25-21 and 25-23, and...

UW fails to uphold multiple terms of its agreement with Students for Justice in Palestine
Features
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
Features
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
Badger Herald archival photo of student studying at Memorial Library. February 26, 2022.
Features
Trigger warnings in the classroom: Helping or hindering students? UW professor weighs in
by Opal Nicholson March 6, 2025
Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.
Bernie Sanders’ Coachella appearance highlights need for youth political engagement
by Geneva Michlig April 25, 2025

During the first weekend of Coachella, an unexpected guest made an appearance onstage. It was not a musician or performer, but rather Vermont...

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Stop and smell the roses: UW's Earth Fest showcases sustainability, creativity
Stop and smell the roses: UW’s Earth Fest showcases sustainability, creativity
by Logan Underwood April 23, 2025

First established as a national holiday in 1970, Earth Day offers a moment to reflect on the health and beauty of the natural world. It is an...

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