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The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Cast of 'Arsenic and Old Lace'. 
Right to left:  Peggy Rosin as Martha Brewster, Joseph Halaas as Mr. Gibbs and Patricia Whitely as Abby Brewster.
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Madison Theatre Guild brings killer comedy ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ to Madison
by Nandika Mishra March 21, 2025
ASM Chair Dominic Zappia speaks at an ASM Meeting. December 4, 2024.
ASM passes free speech legislation 11 days after Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest
by Margaret Shreiner March 19, 2025

The Associate Students of Madison — the student governing body at the University of Wisconsin — passed a piece of legislation titled “Keep Our Speech Free” during Wednesday evening’s ASM student council meeting, according to a statement...

Chadbourne Residence Hall. September 8, 2024.
UW to receive new dorms, renovations: Evers approves $103 million for statewide projects, including UW System changes
by Ayesha Yousef March 19, 2025

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved over $103 million for statewide projects. The Universities of Wisconsin System requested a variety of projects when the State Building Commission was considering...

From left to right: Photos courtesy of Annie Bauer, Tawandra Rowell-Cunsolo and Sara McCoy, all researchers at UW.
Women put UW on map as renowned research institution
by Patricia Clark March 18, 2025

Women at the University of Wisconsin conduct groundbreaking research every day to advance their fields of study and contribute to a better understanding of the world. UW ranks sixth in the nation for research universities among private and...

Dig Request 3/18: Volleyball
photo from 11/27/24
Volleyball
Volleyball: Setting the standard, volleyball alumni who’ve made their mark
by Taylor Kaufmann March 21, 2025

The University of Wisconsin volleyball team closed their 2024 season with a loss against No. 2 Nebraska. The squad had a great season, ending...

Badgers basketball teams celebrates a three-pointer on the sidelines. January 3, 2025.
Men's Basketball
Men’s Basketball: Badgers showcase depth in NCAA Tournament opening round victory
by Kian Price March 21, 2025

In a dominant display of team basketball, the third-seeded University of Wisconsin Badgers (27-8) cruised past 14th-seeded Montana Grizzlies...

Bascom Hall. March 17, 2025.
UW–Madison Campus
SSFC legislation would require GSSF organizations advertise events week in advance
by Patricia Clark March 21, 2025

The Student Services Fund Committee met March 20 to speak with students and discuss policies regarding campus organizations funded by the committee....

A stack of bills. February 2, 2024.
Federal HIV prevention funding cuts could devastate Wisconsin clinics
by Shannon Hare March 21, 2025

President Donald Trump's consideration of eliminating the Division of HIV Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and cutting $1.3 billion in HIV prevention funding has sparked major concerns across the country, according to a press...

Track and Field: Wisconsin sprints toward indoor season finish
Track and Field: Wisconsin sprints toward indoor season finish
by Ali Boshnich March 21, 2025

The University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the 2025 indoor championships at the Virginia Beach Sports Center from March 14-15. Several athletes from the men’s team earned top-ten finishes, receiving multiple...

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
Photo courtesy of Carly de la Masa.
Features
People of UW: ‘That’s All There Is’ co-founder discusses experimental theater, Neo-futurism
by Matthew McClintick March 5, 2025
'Speak up, take action’: UW community navigates DEI breakdown
Features
‘Speak up, take action’: UW community navigates DEI breakdown
by Ava McNarney March 4, 2025
A stack of bills. February 2, 2024.
DOGE’s funding cuts in key sectors undermine progress, equity
by Sammie Garrity and Aanika Parikh March 19, 2025

Nearly two months into Donald Trump's second presidency, all sectors of the federal government have seen significant upheaval at the hands of...

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Badger Herald archival photo of the Wisconsin Capitol Building from State Street.
Your guide to a spring break staycation in Madison
by Sylvia Butters March 20, 2025

Spring break is here and with it a week to do whatever you wanted to do. Society has normalized going on vacation for spring break, but that...

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