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Pro-Palestine protesters have gathered near Memorial Library in Library Mall. May 1, 2024.

[Photo] Day three: Police remove encampment on Library Mall, but protesters remain

by The Badger Herald
May 1, 2024
President Biden announces action on student loan forgiveness during visit to Madison

President Biden announces action on student loan forgiveness during visit to Madison

by Brianna Davis and Abigail Leavins
April 8, 2024
Owners of Strictly Discs to retire after 35 years

Owners of Strictly Discs to retire after 35 years

by Abigail Leavins
December 8, 2023
Christmas decorations on University

Vintage building

[Photo] City to review Vintage Spirits and Grill demolition permit Jan. 8

December 10, 2023
Dayton with snow

[Photo] Metro redesign spurs City of Madison winter salt route changes, UW campus largely unaffected

November 28, 2023
Mecha House

[Photo] Mecha de UW-Madison moves to Red Gym due to construction

November 17, 2023
Mecha house

Screenshot 2023-11-16 at 8.35.15 PM

[Photo] UW parking restrictions begin as temperatures drop

by Blake Thor
November 16, 2023
Walgreens on East Campus Mall

[Photo] Madison yet to experience nationwide pharmacist strikes due to 'buffering,' expert says

November 24, 2023
Popular Thanksgiving foods ranked

Popular Thanksgiving foods ranked

by Abigail Leavins
November 10, 2023
Leopold's Books Bar Caffe

[Photo] Alternative music autumn: Underground concerts to check out this fall

by Lauren Hafeman
November 14, 2023
The 80 at Lake and Langdon

Badger Herald archival photo of the School of Education. November 7, 2023.

[Photo] School of Education announces new dean following Hess' resignation

June 6, 2024
Capitol from East Washington

[Photo] Wisconsin Assembly Democrats condemn GOP attempts to 'trade' DEI for buildings, pay raises

December 7, 2023
Department of Health Services

[Photo] Juul settlement funds supplement nicotine recovery efforts for young adults

March 6, 2024
Department of Health Services

[Photo] Wisconsin must expand Medicaid, regulation of prescription drug prices

December 7, 2023
Department of Health Services

Old house

View of the Wisconsin State Capitol from State St

[Photo] Evers approves funding for UW–Madison engineering building, campus improvements

March 6, 2024
The lobby of University Health Services on East Campus Mall

[Photo] UHS Mental Health Services Student Advisory Board accepting applications

October 26, 2023
The information desk outside University Health Services before opening for the day.

Schusters Farm pumpkin patch

[Photo] Alcohol-free ways to celebrate Halloween

October 26, 2023
Wisconsin Capitol from Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Wisconsin Capitol from Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

[Photo] Madison electrified with sustainable vehicle fleet

November 2, 2023
‘Garbology’ exhibit turns trash into treasure

‘Garbology’ exhibit turns trash into treasure

by Abigail Leavins
October 4, 2023
Capitol, Madison, State Capitol, Carroll St,

GOP redistricting proposal raises questions over nonpartisanship

by Abigail Leavins
October 4, 2023
The Badger Herald archival photo of CDIS building under construction. October 1, 2023.

[Photo] New chapter for CDIS: Tom Erickson announces departure

November 1, 2024
sellery

[Photo] UW approaches completion of Sellery Residence Hall renovations

September 27, 2023
Railroad tracks

[Photo] Madison community weighs in on potential passenger rail station sites

February 7, 2024
Railroad tracks

[Photo] City of Madison discusses plans for future passenger train station

April 30, 2024
trees near water

[Photo] Sugar River conservation project will preserve wildlife, improve rural travel destination

by Ben Kapp
September 29, 2023
Person googling covid

[Photo] ‘Doing your own research:’ What it means for trust in science, science institutions

September 27, 2023
University Theater sign

UW Health sign

[Photo] New kidney transplant technique uses immune system to enhance recovery

October 3, 2023
University Theater sign

[Photo] UW Cinematheque screens old, new films this fall

October 6, 2023
Vilas Communication Hall

The Badger Herald archival photo of Bascom Hall. September 24, 2023.

[Photo] Washington Monthly ranks UW as top public university

September 6, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Bascom Hall. September 24, 2023.

[Photo] Board of Regents approves Universities of Wisconsin's 2024-25 operating budget

June 7, 2024
State St view

Badger Herald archival photo of Madison Police Department. September 20, 2023.

[Photo] Madison Police Department to restructure detective bureau

November 7, 2024
The Badger Herald archival photo of MPD police car. September 20, 2023.

[Photo] Tyreek Hill detainment reminder of need for MPD body cameras

October 21, 2024
Sour Tour in Milwaukee

Olivia Rodrigo on Sour tour

Olivia Rodrigo on Sour Tour

[Photo] Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts’ meets sky-high expectations

September 26, 2023
Badger Herald archival photo of sunset over Lake Mendota, 2023.

[Photo] Your guide to a perfect summer in Madison

May 8, 2024
Luther Memorial Church on University

[Photo] Republican proposal preventing closure of places of worship in Wisconsin neglects separation between church and state

September 26, 2023
Madison Public Library

[Photo] Madison Public Library celebrates banned books

September 28, 2023
CVS Pharmacy

[Photo] UW-Madison PharmD Early Assurance program to support Wisconsin high school seniors, college freshmen

September 19, 2023
MMSD Administration building

[Photo] Madison Metropolitan School District finally strikes down suspensions

September 27, 2023
Corporate buildings on W Wash

Capitol square showing signs of fall.

[Photo] What to do in Madison this fall

September 20, 2023
Camp Randall

Van Hise building. September 6, 2023.

[Photo] Board of Regents fires UW-La Crosse former chancellor for making pornography

October 9, 2024
Van Hise

[Photo] Three UW branch campuses set to shut down, diminish access to higher education

February 13, 2024
Supreme Court

[Photo] Age limits for Wisconsin justices balance responsiveness, experience

December 8, 2023
The Badger Herald archival photo of The Orpheum. September 5, 2023.

[Photo] Electrify your summer with upcoming Madison concerts

July 25, 2024
Orpheum on State

[Photo] Madison's fall concert preview

September 12, 2023
Barbie movie poster

Barbie movie offers surprisingly deep analysis of feminine, human experience

by Abigail Leavins
July 23, 2023
Sunscreen at the store

GOP legislators announce funding cuts to UW System DEI funds

GOP legislators announce funding cuts to UW System DEI funds

by Abigail Leavins
June 24, 2023
The Wisconsin Capitol building as seen in a Badger Herald archival photo. February 26, 2022.

Governor Evers, Republican leaders reach tentative agreement on shared revenue plan

by Abigail Leavins
June 9, 2023
Madison community leaders honor Juneteenth with flag raised over City Hall

Madison community leaders honor Juneteenth with flag raised over City Hall

by Abigail Leavins
June 6, 2023
Students get free food at 'Breakfast with Bucky' on Bascom Hill as a sign of appreciation for actually getting out of bed to go to class Monday morning. The event was part of the annual, week-long All-Campus Party sponsored by WASB.

Madtown Crier: Week of April 24

by Abigail Leavins
April 23, 2023
Madtown Crier: Week of April 17

Madtown Crier: Week of April 17

by Abigail Leavins
April 17, 2023
Hit the mark: How UW dance clubs to make it onstage

Hit the mark: How UW dance clubs to make it onstage

by Abigail Leavins
April 16, 2023
Why co-chief of film critique at New York Times is stepping down

Why co-chief of film critique at New York Times is stepping down

by Abigail Leavins
April 13, 2023
Madtown Crier: Week of April 10

Madtown Crier: Week of April 10

by Abigail Leavins
April 10, 2023
Madtown Crier: Week of April 3

Madtown Crier: Week of April 3

by Abigail Leavins
April 2, 2023
Madtown Crier: Week of March 27

Madtown Crier: Week of March 27

by Abigail Leavins
March 26, 2023
A review of Women's History Month in Madison

A review of Women’s History Month in Madison

by Abigail Leavins
March 26, 2023
Madtown Crier: Week of 2/20

Madtown Crier: Week of 2/20

by Abigail Leavins
March 20, 2023
Poll reveals top seven Netflix shows for UW students

Poll reveals top seven Netflix shows for UW students

by Abigail Leavins
March 17, 2023
Research shows exercise benefits mental, physical health

Research shows exercise benefits mental, physical health

by Abigail Leavins
March 10, 2023
The Red Gym is the home of the Multicultural Student Center. Such a center was one of six recommendations from UW's first diversity initiative. May 6, 2014.

Madtown Crier: Week of March 6

by Abigail Leavins
March 6, 2023
Madtown Crier: Week of Feb 27

Madtown Crier: Week of Feb 27

by Abigail Leavins
February 27, 2023
Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center to open April 24

Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center to open April 24

by Abigail Leavins
February 26, 2023
IMG_9723

[Photo] Guest seminar explores alternatives to corn ethanol

by Grace Folino
February 22, 2023
Madtown Crier: Week of Feb. 20

Madtown Crier: Week of Feb. 20

by Abigail Leavins
February 20, 2023
Ian Pizza's mac n' cheese pizza.

Ian’s vs. Eat The Best: Which is the ultimate late-night pizza location in Madison

by Abigail Leavins
February 20, 2023
Madtown Crier: Week of Feb. 13

Madtown Crier: Week of Feb. 13

by Abigail Leavins
February 13, 2023
screenshot of datamatch website

[Photo] Datamatch: Entertaining way to find love within UW community

by Maria Brunetta
February 13, 2023
Vegan burger restaurant pushes State Street toward plant-based eating

Vegan burger restaurant pushes State Street toward plant-based eating

by Abigail Leavins
February 8, 2023
Madtown Crier: Week of Feb. 6

Madtown Crier: Week of Feb. 6

by Abigail Leavins
February 6, 2023
Photo Courtesy of DuBois Formalwear

Thirteen years later, DuBois Formalwear returns to Madison

by Abigail Leavins
February 3, 2023
Madtown Crier: Spring semester preview, events to look forward to

Madtown Crier: Spring semester preview, events to look forward to

by Abigail Leavins
February 2, 2023
Tony-Award-winning musical 'Hadestown' at Overture this week

Tony-Award-winning musical ‘Hadestown’ at Overture this week

by Abigail Leavins
January 25, 2023
American Red Cross calls off strike ahead of Holiday Blood Drive

American Red Cross calls off strike ahead of Holiday Blood Drive

by Abigail Leavins
December 15, 2022
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway to run for reelection, Gloria Reyes to oppose her

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway to run for reelection, Gloria Reyes to oppose her

by Abigail Leavins
December 13, 2022
City Council grants $11.3 million to affordable housing development

City Council grants $11.3 million to affordable housing development

by Abigail Leavins
December 9, 2022
Center for Financial Security hosts seminar on food spending, insufficiency

Center for Financial Security hosts seminar on food spending, insufficiency

by Abigail Leavins
December 1, 2022
Wisconsin Singers bring energetic performance to campus for 55th time

Wisconsin Singers bring energetic performance to campus for 55th time

by Abigail Leavins
November 27, 2022
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