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Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

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Men’s Basketball: Hepburn enters transfer portal, latest of many departures
Sports
Men’s Basketball: Hepburn enters transfer portal, latest of many departures
by Cameron Wilhorn April 18, 2024
Journalist Ezra Klein delivers public talk in Madison. April 16, 2024.
‘Politics is not predetermined’: Ezra Klein discusses increased polarization in Madison talk
by Cat Carroll April 17, 2024

Journalist Ezra Klein delivered a public talk to University of Wisconsin students and Madison community members Tuesday. Centered on and named...

The Waging War in Vietnam exhibit visited the Wisconsin Historical Society at the University of Wisconsin April 1 through April 22, 2024.
‘Waging Peace in Vietnam’ exhibit documents anti-war efforts within U.S. army
by Haia al Zein April 15, 2024

CONTENT WARNING: This article contains a graphic image which may be disturbing to some readers. The Wisconsin Historical Society is hosting...

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Madison Police Department Central District Captain Michael Hanson shares the departments safety plans ahead of unsanctioned 2024 Mifflin Street Block Party planned for April 27.
City of Madison
City officials, public meet to discuss 'expectations' ahead of Mifflin Street Block Party
by Margaret Shreiner April 18, 2024

City officials hosted a meeting Thursday evening to alert residents and set expectations ahead of the annual Mifflin Street Block Party, an event...

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Features
People of UW: Sex Out Loud Program Chair, Chair-in-Training discuss promoting sex positivity, destigmatizing heteronormative, gendered ideals
by Maddy Rosen April 18, 2024

Editor’s note: People of UW is a human interest series produced by The Badger Herald staff members. The series aims to highlight a student...

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Homelessness rates in Dane County decrease, but point to deeper issues
Homelessness rates in Dane County decrease, but point to deeper issues
by Anna Smith April 18, 2024

The homelessness rate in Dane County has decreased in 2022 and 2023, but the rates for the state of Wisconsin have been increasing, according to Wisconsin Public Forum’s report of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s findings. While...

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This photo from The Badger Herald archives depicts the gates of the Duck Pond, home of the Madison Mallards and the currently unnamed Madison Softball team.
From Bleachers to Booth: Erin Pease's journey to becoming Madison Softball's voice
by Max Kappel April 17, 2024

Fans can have special relationships with their favorite sports teams. Ballparks turn into a hub of fun, players slowly become favorites with every clutch play, and brand merchandise can become something like a uniform. The play-by-play announcer is...

People of UW: MODA Magazine photoshoot production coordinator talks passion for inspiring creativity through photography
People of UW: MODA Magazine photoshoot production coordinator talks passion for inspiring creativity through photography
by Julia Cyganiak April 11, 2024
Balancing acts: Student-athletes navigate mental health challenges amid many responsibilities
Balancing acts: Student-athletes navigate mental health challenges amid many responsibilities
by Dani Savin April 9, 2024
People of UW: President of Divine Nine sorority talks importance of organizations for Black students on campus
People of UW: President of Divine Nine sorority talks importance of organizations for Black students on campus
by Emily Otten March 7, 2024
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said the tuition increase is a result of market pressures in a press release last month.
Tuition hike for in-state students threatens Wisconsin Idea
by Aanika Parikh April 17, 2024

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents recently announced a 3.75% hike in tuition for in-state students following the 5% raise students...

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COWBOY CARTER
Beyoncé reclaims history in new album 'Cowboy Carter'
by Elsa Englebert April 17, 2024

It was November 2016, and the Country Music Awards ceremony was poised for modest success. That is, until Beyoncé, to the rage and confusion...

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