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The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

"The Great Gatsby." April 19, 2025.
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‘The Great Gatsby’ turns 100: Fitzgerald’s classic still speaks to American values
by Evan Randle April 19, 2025
UW alum Jason Gay, the Wall Street Journal's sports and humor columnist, speaks during the winter commencement ceremony held in the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Dec. 15, 2019. (Photo by Bryce Richter /UW-Madison)
Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay to deliver UW spring commencement keynote
by Shannon Hare April 16, 2025

Jason Gay, a sports and culture columnist for The Wall Street Journal, will return to his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin — his self-proclaimed favorite place on Earth — to deliver the keynote address at the university’s Spring...

UW fails to uphold multiple terms of its agreement with Students for Justice in Palestine
UW fails to uphold multiple terms of its agreement with Students for Justice in Palestine
by Aiden Mellon April 10, 2025

Last Spring, the University of Wisconsin chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine led an encampment protest opposing the war in Gaza on Library Mall that lasted from April 29 to May 10, 2024, which UW temporarily disrupted using police force...

Former Governor Scott Walker speaks on campus. April 7, 2025.
YAF hosts former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for discussion on taxes, tariffs, federal spending
by Sarah Van Der Vaart April 8, 2025

The University of Wisconsin’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter hosted former Republican Gov. Scott Walker on Monday evening at Grainger Hall to discuss the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump. The YAF chapter at UW, or the “conservative...

ASM office. March 13, 2025.
UW–Madison Campus
DEI uncertainty at UW weighs on student mental health, sense of belonging, ASM leaders say
by Shannon Hare April 19, 2025

As diversity, equity and inclusion programs face increasing scrutiny and cuts across campuses nationwide, students at the University of Wisconsin...

Madison Public Library. September 14, 2023.
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Writing fellows bring humor, grief, expression to Madison Public Library
by Logan Underwood April 19, 2025

On the evening of April 17, the Wisconsin Book Festival held a public reading at the Madison Public Library. The event featured five distinguished...

The University of Wisconsin held a panel discussion, “Beyond 1.5 Degrees C: Covering Controversial Climate Solutions,” at Memorial Union. April 17, 2025.
Science News
‘Report the best available version of the truth’: UW hosts panel of engineers, journalists on climate change solutions
by Beth Stacey April 19, 2025

The University of Wisconsin held a panel discussion, “Beyond 1.5 Degrees C: Covering Controversial Climate Solutions,” on April 17 at Memorial...

A bookshelf in Memorial Library. April 7, 2025.
Imagination Center at Reindahl Park to bring library, community resources to East Side
by Patricia Clark April 19, 2025

The City of Madison is moving forward with the construction of the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park project, the city’s newest library. The Reindahl Park area is a part of an under-resourced group of neighborhoods, prompting the construction of...

Abby Horner lifts Lola Schumacher into the air as Badgers defeat Marquette 3-0. April 16, 2025.
Volleyball: Badgers pick up where they left off, defeat Marquette 3-0 in exhibition
by Miles Felix April 18, 2025

On Wednesday evening, the University of Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team gave fans much to look forward to in the fall season. The team took down the Marquette Golden Eagles in an exhibition match at the Wisconsin Field House with scores of 25-13, 25-19...

People of UW: Diverse Leaders of Tomorrow head of corporate development seeks to provide career opportunities for underrepresented students
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People of UW: Diverse Leaders of Tomorrow head of corporate development seeks to provide career opportunities for underrepresented students
by Marielle Iannella April 9, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of student studying at Memorial Library. February 26, 2022.
Features
Trigger warnings in the classroom: Helping or hindering students? UW professor weighs in
by Opal Nicholson March 6, 2025
Photo courtesy of Carly de la Masa.
Features
People of UW: ‘That’s All There Is’ co-founder discusses experimental theater, Neo-futurism
by Matthew McClintick March 5, 2025
The transgender flag sits in the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center. March 31, 2025.
Proposed Wisconsin GOP bill would force teachers to out trans students to parents
by Alexia Becker April 15, 2025

Republican lawmakers’ latest legislative push, Assembly Bill 103, would require Wisconsin teachers to alert parents if a student asks to be...

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MFBC co-founders from left to right, Tess Parker, Gaby Goldberg and Sam Waxer.
Madison Fashion Business Collective: UW students bring new student organization to campus
by Emmie Digon April 16, 2025

University of Wisconsin students, Gaby Goldberg, Tess Parker and Sam Waxer, come together as co-founders and co-presidents to establish the Madison...

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