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College Democrats of UW-Madison Communications Director Whitman Bottari answers questions from Badger Herald News Associate Sophie Wooldridge. September 16, 2024.
UW–Madison Campus
Trump wins 2024 presidential election, UW campus leaders urge unity
by Anja Breiehagen November 6, 2024
Voting stickers at Memorial Union. October 30, 2024.
Live updates: 2024 general election turnout, results
by The Badger Herald November 5, 2024

The November General Election is upon us. Wisconsin stands as a key swing state, Dane County a key county and University of Wisconsin students a crucial voter base. The Badger Herald is providing live coverage of the presidential, Senate, 2nd...

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...

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Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor at Babcock Dairy. November 7, 2024.
UW–Madison Campus
Babcock Dairy recalls ice cream due to labeling error, risk of allergic reactions
by Alexia Becker November 7, 2024

The Babcock Dairy Store at the University of Wisconsin has voluntarily recalled approximately 41 half-gallon cases of ice cream, according to...

Saxony Apartments. November 6, 2024.
City of Madison
The Hub, The James, oLiv developer eyes Saxony Apartments for luxury revamp
by Alexia Becker November 7, 2024

Saxony Apartments, located at 305 N. Frances St., is potentially being redeveloped by Core Spaces, the same company that built The James, The...

Wisconsin Capitol Building. October 31, 2024.
Science News
Life expectancy gap between Black and white Americans is a systematic issue, UW experts say
by Abigail Nagel November 7, 2024

Racism is a widespread issue in the United States, resulting in disparities including access to healthcare, life expectancy and homicide rates...

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Badger Herald archival photo of Madison Police Department. September 20, 2023.
Madison Police Department to restructure detective bureau
by Zoe Klein November 7, 2024

As Madison's population continues to grow, the Madison Police Department is undergoing significant changes in its detective bureau to better serve the community, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. The MPD is shifting its focus toward specialization,...

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Badger Herald archival photo of Max Klesmit. Jan. 21, 2024.
Men’s Basketball: Badgers surge in second half to defeat Holy Cross in season opener
by Kian Price November 7, 2024

The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team opened their 127th season (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) with a commanding 85-61 victory over Holy Cross at the Kohl Center Monday night. In his 10th year as head coach, Greg Gard saw his team rally from a slow start...

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
Uncommon Ground: Students find civil debate forum in Library Mall
Features
Uncommon Ground: Students find civil debate forum in Library Mall
by Anna Kristoff November 2, 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
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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The "Indigenous Art: Reclaiming Space, Reclaiming Stories" exhibit is on display in the Discovery Building. November 2, 2024.
‘Indigenous Art: Reclaiming Space, Reclaiming Stories’ gallery highlights Indigenous student art
by Logan Underwood November 6, 2024

The first floor of the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery is normally filled with chatter from studying students. But, on the night of Friday Nov....

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