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Engineering hall construction. October 21, 2025.
News
Following delays, Wisconsin State Building Commission gives final approval for new UW engineering building
by Anna Kristoff January 12, 2025
The dark side of winter break, balancing rest with routine
The dark side of winter break, balancing rest with routine
by Blake Thor January 6, 2025

It was 1 p.m. the day after Christmas and I had just woken up on the pull-out couch in my parent’s basement. Feeling like a hybrid of human and slug, I did what any self-respecting 21-year-old would do: I spent the next hour scrolling YikYak,...

Short Stack Eatery to close in May
Short Stack Eatery to close in May
by Ava McNarney January 5, 2025

Short Stack Eatery will not be renewing its lease in 2025, owners Alex Lindenmeyer and Sinead McHugh announced through an Instagram post Sunday morning. The owners are closing up shop at Short Stack to pursue a different industry, but are...

The ōLiv Madison apartment building in final stages of construction.
In crowded dorms, overpriced apartments, freshmen lose out most
by Aiden Mellon December 28, 2024

Editor's Note: The correction notice: An earlier version of this article misstated several rent figures for on-campus and off-campus housing. Students who split a room off campus report paying $925 monthly on average for rent and utilities,...

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'Blood Meridian' and violence in the media
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‘Blood Meridian’ and violence in the media
by Evan Randle January 16, 2025

Though the U.S. today possesses its fair share of violence — and many would argue the nation, and world as a whole, remains unnecessarily so...

Governor Tony Evers addresses the crowd at Vice President Kamala Harris' Campaign event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. July 23, 2024.
News
Evers signs executive order establishing Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention
by Ava McNarney January 15, 2025

Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order establishing the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Tuesday, Jan. 14. The order came approximately...

UW alum, Snow Scholars founder wins $150,000 'Shark Tank' investment
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UW alum, Snow Scholars founder wins $150,000 ‘Shark Tank’ investment
by Ava McNarney January 9, 2025

In December 2022, Jake Piekarski started shoveling snow to help pay for college. Then-sophomore from Southern California — who had recently...

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Madison Chief of Police Shon Barnes addresses the nation following a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. December 16, 2024.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes named next Seattle police chief
by Ava McNarney December 20, 2024

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has been selected as Seattle's next police chief, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Friday afternoon. Barnes has led the Madison Police Department since 2021. Barnes' Seattle job has been in the process for weeks,...

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Badger Herald archival photo of UW basketball team. January 30, 2024.
Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin faces adversity after hot start
by Kian Price December 17, 2024

After an electric 8-0 start to the season, the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team (9-3, 0-2 Big Ten) grapple with the challenges of a more grueling schedule. Though the recent three losses — Michigan, No. 5 Marquette and No. 19 Illinois...

Photo courtesy of Anna Staresinic.
Features
People of UW: Wisconsin Alumni Student Board president talks finding community on campus
by Sheng Lee December 4, 2024
Reclaiming Relevance: UW humanities departments combat national narrative
Features
Reclaiming Relevance: UW humanities departments combat national narrative
by Evan Randle December 4, 2024
Madison Public Library. September 14, 2023.
Features
Beyond the pages: Wisconsin Book Festival provides forum for Madison’s thriving literary community
by Evan Randle November 22, 2024
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Rebuilding severed ties: Pipeline between post-secondary education, employers is crucial for qualified workforce
Rebuilding severed ties: Pipeline between post-secondary education, employers is crucial for qualified workforce
by Andreas Scocos December 23, 2024

Employers throughout the country are concerned about whether college graduates are ready to meet their employment needs. 40% of employers believe...

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Collage made on Shuffles using images from Pinterest.
How to curate your winter wardrobe
by Emma Kozina December 11, 2024

"Slow" and "sustainable" seem to be the words on the lips of every fashion company. The truth is many consumers want to feel good about themselves...

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