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Madison West High School. October 17, 2024.
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Wisconsin schools cannot shy away from educating the next generation about elections
by Aanika Parikh October 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of  Manual Theater.
Manual Cinema brings classic horror, Frankenstein to Madison
by Akhilesh Peddi October 19, 2024

Beginning with a thundering bang of lightning, Manual Cinema recreates English novelist Mary Shelly’s well-known gothic horror, Frankenstein. Perfect for the Halloween season, the show embraced Shelly’s 1800s prometheus with live animation...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the Madison stop of the Blue Wall Bus Tour. October 15, 2024
Gov. Evers, Gov. Whitmer Rally in Madison for Harris-Walz Campaign on ‘Driving Forward Blue Wall Bus Tour’
by Zindzi Frederick October 16, 2024

 Democrats gathered in Madison Tuesday evening to rally support for the Harris-Walz campaign. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers teamed up with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and local Democratic leaders for the ‘Driving Forward Blue Wall Governors...

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,...

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Broken Crown by Fatima Lavariega. Pastel pencils and mixed media on paper. October 10, 2024.
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Indigenous art highlights important perspectives in Madison
by Emma Kozina October 22, 2024

With Indigenous People’s Day on Oct. 14 and National Native American Heritage Month in November, it’s important to highlight contributions...

Badger Herald archival photo of Wisconsin State Capitol building. April 25, 2024.
News
The Green Party threat: Could Jill Stein shift votes in Wisconsin?
by Alexia Becker October 22, 2024

Green Party 2024 presidential candidate Jill Stein is a concern to both Republicans and Democrats across Wisconsin in the upcoming election,...

Crowds gathered outside The Hidden House for DJ Skeen and Back Alley Band performance. Oct. 19, 2024.
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DJ Skeen, Back Alley Band perform electrifying indie set
by Nina Donlin October 21, 2024

Chicagoland group The Back Alley Band and Madison-based DJ Connor Sorg — known as Skeen — performed together Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Hidden...

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Atmospheric Oceanic and Space Sciences Building. February 19, 2024.
Experts discuss potential long-term damages from Hurricane Helene
by Zoe Klein October 21, 2024

This past month, Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the South, destroying hundreds of towns and homes. Its impact resonated far beyond the immediate vicinity of the storm, according to CNN. ​​Hurricane Helene has caused an estimated $200 billion...

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Braedyn Locke throws under pressure. October 19, 2024.
Football: Badgers wallop Wildcats 23-3
by Julien Payen, Sports Editor • October 20, 2024

The University of Wisconsin Badgers — 5-2, 3-1 Big Ten — extended their Big Ten winning streak to three games, the longest since the Badgers won six straight in 2021, after beating the Northwestern Wildcats — 3-4, 1-3 — 23-3. It was another...

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
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
Badger Herald archival photo of MPD police car. September 20, 2023.
Tyreek Hill detainment reminder of need for MPD body cameras
by Josh Standal October 21, 2024

Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill was driving to Hard Rock Stadium Sept. 8 to play in his first NFL game of the 2024 season when he was...

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"Her Art" in the Rotunda Gallery at the Overture. October 10, 2024.
'Her Art' exhibit opens conversations on teenage girls' mental health struggles
by Allie Woldenberg October 20, 2024

Running from Sept. 10 through Nov. 10, the “Her Art” exhibit in the Overture Center for the Arts features pieces created by 16 local female...

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