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Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the Madison stop of the Blue Wall Bus Tour. October 15, 2024
City of Madison
Gov. Evers, Gov. Whitmer Rally in Madison for Harris-Walz Campaign on ‘Driving Forward Blue Wall Bus Tour’
by Zindzi Frederick October 16, 2024
Tawee Walker and teammates celebrate in the End Zone. October 5, 2024.
Football: Badgers roll past Rutgers 42-7
by Julien Payen October 12, 2024

The University of Wisconsin Badgers — 4-2, 2-1 Big Ten — continued their blowout win streak, this time against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights — 4-2, 1-2 Big Ten —winning 42-7. The Badgers traveled to sunny Piscataway, New Jersey Saturday,...

SJP members stand in the middle of Bascom Hill, a space the group attained UW permission to occupy. October 7, 2024.
Students for Justice in Palestine Bascom Hill rally met with pro-Israel counter-protest
by Anja Breiehagen October 8, 2024

The University of Wisconsin chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine held a rally on Bascom Hill Monday. SJP and other supporters gathered to recognize and honor the past year of resistance upheld by Palestinians, according to an SJP speaker. The...

Vigil at Library Mall. October 7, 2024.
UW Hillel hosts vigil commemorating Oct. 7 attacks
by Sophie Wooldridge October 8, 2024

The University of Wisconsin Hillel hosted a vigil on Library Mall Monday evening for members of the Jewish community to mourn the lives lost during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel one year ago and to commemorate the hostages still in captivity,...

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Congressman Mark Pocan (D) and Mike Olsen (R) debate in the Wisconsin room of the Red Gym. October 16, 2024.
UW-Madison Campus
2nd Congressional District candidates Pocan, Olsen face off in moderated forum
by Sophie Wooldridge October 17, 2024

The Morgridge Center for Public Service held a congressional candidate forum Wednesday, hosting Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis. of Wisconsin’s 2nd...

Archival photo of former President Obama speaking at rally. March 3, 2016.
City of Madison
Barack Obama, Tim Walz to campaign for Harris in Madison Oct. 22
by Jones Millstone-Rivo and Opal Nicholson October 17, 2024

Former President Barack Obama and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., will be stopping in Madison on Tuesday, Oct. 22,...

Shopbop's Madison Pop-Up on State Street provided by Shopbop. Oct. 16, 2024.
ArtsEtc
Shopbop pop-up brings trendy, unique clothing to Madison
by Emma Kozina October 17, 2024

Students have the chance to shop in person at the iconic online global retail brand Shopbop at their new Madison Pop-Up Shop. From Oct. 17 to...

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Paul Soglin speaks at the Park Hotel. October 16th, 2024.
Former Madison mayor and local leaders urge 'No' vote on property tax referendum, criticize city's fiscal strategy
by Anja Breiehagen October 17, 2024

Former Madison Mayor Paul Soglin, former District 14 Alder Sheri Carter and former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney held a press conference Wednesday afternoon encouraging Madison residents to vote “No” on the upcoming property tax referendum. If...

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Badger Herald archival photo of UW Women's Soccer team. November 6, 2023.
Women's Soccer: Badgers upset No. 9 Iowa
by Taylor Kaufmann, Sports Associate Editor • October 15, 2024

The University of Wisconsin Badgers women's soccer team — 6-3-4, 2-2-3  in the Big Ten — recorded a huge upset against the No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes x— 10-1-3, 5-1-1 in the Big Ten — Thursday, Oct. 10, winning 2-1. Coming into the game, the Hawkeyes...

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
Crowd member at the Kamala Harris rally in Milwaukee. Aug. 20, 2024
Features
‘You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?’: How Harris’ campaign embraces Gen Z pop culture
by Anna Kristoff September 13, 2024
UW must improve transfer pathways as MATC enrollment surges
UW must improve transfer pathways as MATC enrollment surges
by Sammie Garrity October 16, 2024

Increased enrollment rates at Madison Area Technical College for students under age 22 is a noteworthy development relating to trends of two-year...

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Alison Saar, Mutiny of the Sable Venus, 2024
Tandem Press launches 'Where My Girls At?' exhibit celebrating print, artists
by Akhilesh Peddi October 16, 2024

Tandem Press’ “Where My Girls At?” exhibition opened Oct. 4 at the Tandem Press headquarters. Named after a piece by Derrick Adams by the...

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