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Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

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Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Aiden Mellon, Opinion Editor

Aiden Mellon is opinion editor at The Badger Herald. Aiden is majoring in Latin and Biology.  He plans to marry his passion for the outdoors and white-water sports with writing and is excited to see where that takes him.

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Associated Students of Madison meet at the Student Activity Center. February 7, 2024.

ASM must overcome communication failures to address low voter turnout

by Aiden Mellon
July 25, 2024
The number of University of Wisconsin students graduating with humanities degrees is decreasing. April 21, 2024.

Great Recession continues to drive major choices

by Aiden Mellon
May 10, 2024
Senate Faculty meeting on May 6, 2024.

UW faculty and staff pressed Mnookin at Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting. Here are the key takeaways.

by Blake Thor and Aiden Mellon
May 6, 2024
Runway of Dreams Foundation Fashion Show. May 1, 2024.

Runway of Dreams hosts first independent Adaptive Runway Show

by Aiden Mellon
May 2, 2024
A student graduates at the Spring 2022 commencement ceremony on May 14, 2022.

Tech layoffs constrict job market for recent grads, but value of UW degree remains high, experts say

by Aiden Mellon
April 26, 2024
The Badger Herald archival photo. June 2023. Photo by Cat Carroll.

UW ranked second for production of Peace Corps volunteers 21st year in a row

by Aiden Mellon
April 23, 2024
Students gather at the first meeting of the Myanmar Student Association April 4 to enjoy traditional foods and celebrate clubs creation. Image courtesy of Biak Tial.

New student org aims to strengthen Myanmar community at UW

by Aiden Mellon
April 22, 2024
A student exits UWs Red Gym, where the APIDA Student Center is housed.

UW’s 5th annual APIDA Heritage Month centers food, nostalgia in variety of events

by Aiden Mellon
April 13, 2024
Federal internet assistance program set to end, Wisconsin state programs to fill place

Federal internet assistance program set to end, Wisconsin state programs to fill place

by Aiden Mellon
April 12, 2024
Wisconsin representatives show support for Americas Children Act at press conference

Wisconsin representatives show support for America’s Children Act at press conference

by Aiden Mellon
April 4, 2024
UW receives federal funding to open PFAS center

UW receives federal funding to open PFAS center

by Aiden Mellon
April 1, 2024
UW veteran, military affiliated students struggle to find community due to lack of dedicated space

UW veteran, military affiliated students struggle to find community due to lack of dedicated space

by Aiden Mellon
March 30, 2024
UWPD to test WiscAlert upgrade over spring break

UWPD to test WiscAlert upgrade over spring break

by Aiden Mellon
March 20, 2024
The 80 bus stops at N Randall at Engineering.

New Metro Transit fare program will include fare capping, half-fare programs

by Aiden Mellon
March 14, 2024
Indefinite UW email access to end with spring 2024 graduates

Indefinite UW email access to end with spring 2024 graduates

by Aiden Mellon
March 13, 2024
Aiden Mellon

[Photo] 20th annual 'Research in the Rotunda' brings undergraduate research to Capitol

March 6, 2024
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[Photo] 96th annual WUD Student Art Show gallery open for viewing until March 15

February 26, 2024
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abortion rights rally_Aiden Mellon

[Photo] UW medical students criticize Senate candidate's anti-abortion rights stance at news conference

February 29, 2024
20th annual Research in the Rotunda brings undergraduate research to Capitol

20th annual ‘Research in the Rotunda’ brings undergraduate research to Capitol

by Aiden Mellon
March 6, 2024
UW medical students criticize Senate candidates anti-abortion rights stance at news conference

UW medical students criticize Senate candidate’s anti-abortion rights stance at news conference

by Aiden Mellon
February 29, 2024
96th annual WUD Student Art Show gallery open for viewing until March 15

96th annual WUD Student Art Show gallery open for viewing until March 15

by Aiden Mellon
February 26, 2024
40th annual Eating Disorder Awareness Week targets stigma, empowers recovery

40th annual Eating Disorder Awareness Week targets stigma, empowers recovery

by Aiden Mellon
February 26, 2024
Despite January layoff surge, Wisconsins economic momentum continues

Despite January layoff surge, Wisconsin’s economic momentum continues

by Aiden Mellon
February 22, 2024
Dane County Supervisor race narrows in February primary

Dane County Supervisor race narrows in February primary

by Aiden Mellon
February 21, 2024
Madison residents honor life, legacy of Alexei Navalny

Madison residents honor life, legacy of Alexei Navalny

by Aiden Mellon
February 20, 2024
New Native American Graves Protection Act provisions further repatriation efforts in Wisconsin, US

New Native American Graves Protection Act provisions further repatriation efforts in Wisconsin, US

by Aiden Mellon
February 17, 2024
From diamonds to dogs, UW experts weigh in on Valentines Day

From diamonds to dogs, UW experts weigh in on Valentine’s Day

by Aiden Mellon
February 14, 2024
SSFC approves budget alteration proposals, discusses strategy for ASM, GSSF policy review

SSFC approves budget alteration proposals, discusses strategy for ASM, GSSF policy review

by Aiden Mellon
February 12, 2024
UW chancellor co-chairs committee on facial recognition technology

UW chancellor co-chairs committee on facial recognition technology

by Aiden Mellon
February 8, 2024
Dane County Executive race expands as Dana Pellebon announces candidacy

Dane County Executive race expands as Dana Pellebon announces candidacy

by Aiden Mellon
February 7, 2024
Despite warm weather, Clean Lakes Alliance hosts annual Frozen Assets Festival

Despite warm weather, Clean Lakes Alliance hosts annual Frozen Assets Festival

by Aiden Mellon
February 5, 2024
UW kinesiology professor creates physical education app for social learning activites

UW kinesiology professor creates physical education app for social learning activites

by Aiden Mellon
January 31, 2024
Temperature swings, rain raise ice safety concerns on Lake Mendota

Temperature swings, rain raise ice safety concerns on Lake Mendota

by Aiden Mellon
January 25, 2024
Students perform at Bangladesh Night 2023

Student organization hosts UW’s first-ever ‘Bangladesh Night’

by Aiden Mellon
December 5, 2023
SSFC approves Student Transportation Board budget amendment, hears budget proposals from WSUM, Student Judiciary

SSFC approves Student Transportation Board budget amendment, hears budget proposals from WSUM, Student Judiciary

by Aiden Mellon
November 29, 2023
UWs Hmong community celebrates new year at Memorial Union

UW’s Hmong community celebrates new year at Memorial Union

by Aiden Mellon
November 22, 2023
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