Emily Otten, Author at The Badger Herald

Racial identity needs to be considered in financial aid, scholarship decisions

Proposal that does not consider marginalized identities in financial aid decisions reinforces inequitable systems in higher education

Luxury apartment complexes threaten local businesses, Madison charm

Construction of new apartments complexes in Madison removes local businesses, threatens unique charm of city

Telehealth flexibilites must be expanded in Wisconsin

Wisconsin must take action to ensure rural citizens can access telehealth appointments

Canvassing needed to rebuild trust amongst Wisconsin voters

Political parties across Wisconsin must canvass like Wisconsin Democrats to connect with local communities

Scholarship displacement bill unfeasible amidst funding cuts

Bill to end scholarship displacement could benefit students with financial need, but unrealistic without sufficient funding for the Universities of Wisconsin

Wisconsin ozone pollution must be ameliorated

Seven Wisconsin counties near Lake Michigan have dangerous levels of ozone pollution, putting residents at danger for negative health effects

Withholding pay increase for Universities of Wisconsin employees too far for Republicans

Lack of pay increases for Universities of Wisconsin employees latest in Republicans' battle against DEI programming

Deepfake pornography bill essential to Wisconsinites’ privacy online

Wisconsin needs to criminalize deepfake pornography to protect adults and children from cyber abuse.

‘Universities of Wisconsin’ rebrand extravagant amidst budget cuts

Rebranding of University of Wisconsin System is unnecessary change that will likely not have intended impact

Proposal to keep Brewers in Wisconsin too costly to justify

Republican proposal to keep Brewers in Milwaukee too costly to justify team staying in Cream City

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