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Voting stickers at Memorial Union. October 30, 2024.
Election 2024
Live updates: 2024 general election turnout, results
by The Badger Herald November 5, 2024
Voting sign at Memorial Union. October 30, 2025.
Election 2024: Where the race stands hours before polls close
by Margaret Shreiner November 5, 2024

Heading into election day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have focused a major part of their final campaigning days on seven key battleground states — Pa., Mich., Wis., Ariz., Nev., Ga. and N.C. Five states,...

Vice Presidential Nominee and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024.
Harris-Walz campaign to host rallies in every swing state day before election
by Anna Kristoff November 3, 2024

The Harris-Walz campaign will hold rallies on Monday, the day before the Nov. 5 election, in the seven battleground states — Ariz., Ga., Mich., Nev., N.C., Pa. and Wis., according to a press release from the campaign. The Wisconsin rally...

Uncommon Ground: Students find civil debate forum in Library Mall
Uncommon Ground: Students find civil debate forum in Library Mall
by Anna Kristoff November 2, 2024

In 1904, University of Wisconsin students protested and mocked the new landscaping on Library Mall. In 1960, students held a civil rights demonstration on Library Mall. In 1990, they protested the increasing presence of U.S. troops in the Middle...

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Voting sign at Memorial Union. October 30, 2024.
Election 2024
What now?: Wisconsin Elections Commission’s Meagan Wolfe talks election certification, potential recounts
by Anna Kristoff November 6, 2024

In a Wednesday morning press call, Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe said Election Day in Wisconsin was conducted smoothly.  “Our...

A Tribute Tree created in observance of Orange Shirt Day is filled with tobacco ties at the "Indigenous Art: Reclaiming Space, Reclaiming Stories" exhibit. November 2, 2024.
News
Indigenous Heritage Month: UW celebrates ‘Native November’
by Opal Nicholson November 6, 2024

November is National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories...

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ArtsEtc
Madison Opera opens season with ‘The Barber of Seville’
by Akhilesh Peddi November 5, 2024

A disguised count, a know-it-all barber, an old wretched man and a young passionate woman locked in her house. Together these witty characters,...

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Line to vote early at Memorial Union. October 30, 2024.
Voters drive record early voter turnout in Madison
by Anja Breiehagen November 4, 2024

The 2024 presidential election has seen a record-breaking year for early voting in Madison, according to City Communications Manager Dylan Brogan. Brogan said he suspects the high number of early voters is likely due to awareness and encouragement...

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Badger Wide Receiver Vinny Anthony II. October 27, 2024.
Football: Hawkeyes handle Badgers in 42-10 win
by Julien Payen November 3, 2024

The University of Wisconsin football team (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) continued their on-again, off-again form, this time losing 42-10 away against the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-3, 4-2) Saturday, Nov. 2. The Badgers were coming off of a disappointing fourth-quarter...

Courtesy of Melina Zarboulas.
Features
People of UW: Founder and President of The Vault talks building community through fashion and creativity
by Maddie Quicksell November 4, 2024
People of UW: Student Voters Union co-founder talks student role in election
Features
People of UW: Student Voters Union co-founder talks student role in election
by Blanca Collins October 14, 2024
Sold out: Ticket lotteries force empty-handed students to navigate risky reselling networks
Features
Sold out: Ticket lotteries force empty-handed students to navigate risky reselling networks
by Brody Killoren October 1, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses thousands of supporters at her first campaign event as Democratic Presidential Nominee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. July 23, 2024.
The Badger Herald Editorial Board: Issues to watch in the 2024 presidential election
by Badger Herald Editorial Board November 1, 2024

While most recent polling averages project the 2024 presidential election as a toss-up, a presidency under Vice President Kamala Harris versus...

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Author Jeff Kinney speaks at the Overture center. November 2, 2024.
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author speaks at the Overture Center, celebrates launch of new book ‘Hot Mess’
by Evan Randle November 4, 2024

The Wisconsin Book Festival collaborated with the Children’s Theater of Madison on Nov. 2, 2024, to host the international bestselling author...

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