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Bascom Hall. March 17, 2025.
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Letter from the editor July 2026: Welcome, freshmen!
by Anja Breiehagen, Editor-In-Chief • July 22, 2026
Bascom Hall. September 18, 2025
UW investigates Animal Advocacy over alleged policy and law violations connected to Ridglan Farms rescue attempt
by Catherine McGuire May 27, 2026

UW-Madison is formally investigating registered student organization Animal Advocacy over allegations that the group violated university policy and Wisconsin law through promotional materials connected to the April 18 Ridglan Farms rescue attempt,...

Madison Police Department oversight office calls out City of Madison for obstructing its independence, demands rejection of proposed revisions to its structure
Madison Police Department oversight office calls out City of Madison for obstructing its independence, demands rejection of proposed revisions to its structure
by Abigail Wandersee May 7, 2026

The Office of the Independent Monitor, the agency responsible for independent oversight of the Madison Police Department, released a 31-page public memorandum lambasting the City attorney and Common Council members for obstructing the OIM’s...

A New Generation of Authors
A New Generation of Authors
by Evan Randle April 30, 2026

Lauren Groff. Joyce Carol Oates. Lydi Conklin. These names are a few of the many who have earned their Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Wisconsin’s creative writing department. This year, the next generation of MFA students...

Wisconsin Capitol. October 31, 2024.
New act in Wisconsin adopts definition of antisemitism for determining discrimination, opponents say will curb free speech
by Julia Walkowicz April 28, 2026

The state of Wisconsin has added a definition of antisemitism to state law, drawing criticism from opponents who say it will police free speech rights, specifically on college campuses according to lobbyists.  On March 27, Gov. Tony Evers...

The Badger Herald archival photo of MPD police car. September 20, 2023.
MPD locates 6 guns during Mifflin Street Block Party
by Anna Kristoff April 26, 2026

The Madison Police Department recovered four guns near the Mifflin Street Block Party on Saturday and another two were seized after large fights broke out on State Street later that evening. Two officers were injured trying to break up the...

Inside movie theater playing "Obsession." June 17, 2026
ArtsEtc
Gen Z powerhouse directors bring a fresh direction to horror
by Declan McDonnell, Arts Editor • July 25, 2026

2020 was not a kind year to the film industry. The COVID-19 pandemic forced moviegoers to stay inside, kneecapping theater revenue. Additionally, production...

Bascom Hill. July 18, 2026.
News
UW-Madison, Universities of Wisconsin spend more than $461K on administrative leadership searches
by Julia Walkowicz July 25, 2026

UW-Madison and Universities of Wisconsin System are looking for new leadership, with recruitment for the new UW-Madison Chancellor and UW System president...

A "Now Renting!" sign in the historic university heights neighborhood. October 3, 2025.
Column
To fix the housing crisis, look at your neighbors
by Kiran Mistry, Opinion Editor • July 24, 2026

On June 11 the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed without Donald Trump’s signature after clearing the House (390 to 9) and Senate (89 to 10) with...

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The Wisconsin State Capitol Building. October 18, 2025.
Partisan primary elections begin in August: Who is on the ballot?
by Noah Schulenburg July 24, 2026

The Wisconsin partisan primaries this August will begin one of the most wide-open races that the state has seen in some time, carrying greater weight due to Gov. Tony Evers not seeking reelection, according to Wisconsin Public Radio. Candidates from both...

Badger Herald archival photo of Greg Gard speaking at press conference after a loss to Penn State. March 8, 2025.
Recruiting Roundup: Gard and Fickell land their biggest recruiting hauls yet
by Simon Panzer July 24, 2026

Wisconsin’s biggest NIL-spending sports are loading up in 2027. As of July 2026, Badger men’s basketball sits at No. 2 on the 247Sports 2027 recruiting class rankings, and football sits at No. 26 on their list. Basketball Greg Gard and company...

The work-life balance of the summer, July 18, 2026.
Features
The Work-Life Balance Dilemma of the Summer: How to be productive and fulfilled
by Evan Randle, Features Editor • July 23, 2026
Photo courtesy of Rachel Cohen.
Features
People of UW: Association for Women in Sports Media President Rachel Cohen builds community, advocates for women
by Olivia Decker May 14, 2026
Protestor stamps out tear gas canister on Ridglan Farms property. April 18, 2026.
Features
Dog days: A look into activists’ attempt to remove dogs from Ridglan Farms
by Aiden Mellon April 21, 2026
American Flag. May 9, 2026.
After the impact of Freedom 250, patriotism deserves a left-leaning rebrand
by Geneva Michlig, Opinion Editor • July 23, 2026

This Fourth of July marked the 250th anniversary of the United States. While celebrations of the U.S. have always been complicated, the Trump...

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Olivia Rodrigo, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love." July 18, 2026.
‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ made us ‘drop dead’
by Taylor Burch, Arts Editor • July 23, 2026

If you have ever felt like a teenager who thinks the world is ending (and let’s face it, we all have) you’ve probably listened to Olivia...

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