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Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
Alexia Becker

Alexia Becker, Opinion Editor

Alexia is an opinion editor and current senior from Long Island, New York studying English Literature. She has worked at the Badger Herald as an associate news editor before eventually switching to opinion, and hopes to pursue a career in the publishing industry

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The Wisconsin State Capitol building during No Kings protest. October 18, 2025.

No Kings protests sweep the nation: How these powerful demonstrations show commitment to democracy

by Alexia Becker
November 4, 2025
Bottle of pills. February 9, 2025.

Another attack on pregnant women: Trump blames Tylenol for autism

by Alexia Becker
October 18, 2025
Fight for Our Lives protest. March 24, 2018.

A preventable tragedy: What happens when we defund mass shooting prevention

by Alexia Becker
September 22, 2025
University Health Services, located in 333 E. Campus Mall, offers free mental health treatment to students. April 11, 2024.

Youth mental health services cut despite growing need

by Alexia Becker
July 25, 2025
Governor Tony Evers speaks during the State of the State. January 22, 2025.

Wisconsin Supreme Court’s passing of Evers’ 400-year school budget sounds constitutional alarms

by Alexia Becker
May 6, 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
Camp Randall. February 9, 2025.

$2.8 billion House v. NCAA settlement: Game changer for college sports, but at what cost?

by Alexia Becker
April 9, 2025
Pride flag painted on the street at Capitol Square. February 16, 2025.

WIAA ban on transgender athletes in girls sports is step backwards in equality

by Alexia Becker
March 13, 2025
1. The US Department of Education is cutting funds from schools using race in admissions. Trump has taken action to abolish DEI nationwide. Colleges must remove funding for race-based financial aid or programs by month-end or lose federal funding. Consider how this affects UW Madison’s equity and accessibility efforts, including the Essence Theme Community, a dormitory focused on the Black diaspora. How does this impact students’ campus belonging? Photo of soemthing DEI, similar to previous pitch

U.S. Department of Education’s threat to cut federal funding puts campus diversity efforts at risk

by Alexia Becker
March 6, 2025
Rescinded Wisconsin hospital gender-affirming care ban highlights need for continued trans healthcare advocacy

Rescinded Wisconsin hospital gender-affirming care ban highlights need for continued trans healthcare advocacy

by Alexia Becker
February 24, 2025
Archival photo of President-elect Donald Trump. July 17, 2017.

Trump’s blanket pardon undermines justice, bolsters xenophobic agenda, not crime prevention

by Alexia Becker
February 7, 2025
A common birth control prescription. December 7, 2024.

Wisconsin women take proactive steps amid fears of abortion restrictions

by Alexia Becker
December 14, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Bascom Hall. September 24, 2023.

Universities of Wisconsin honor Women of Color, LGBTQ+ advocates in education

by Alexia Becker
December 5, 2024
Lake Mendota. December 3, 2024.

When will Lake Mendota freeze? Clean Lakes Alliance hosts 14th annual Mendota Freeze Contest

by Alexia Becker
December 3, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of rental housing advertisement on North Randall Avenue. February 8, 2024.

City of Madison invests nearly $10 million in expanding affordable housing options

by Alexia Becker
November 22, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of a snow plow in Madison. January 23, 2024.

Madison’s first major snowfall this season: City official shares winter road strategies

by Alexia Becker
November 22, 2024
333 East Campus Mall. September 13, 2024.

Transportation Services presents budget, future plans at SSFC meeting

by Alexia Becker
November 15, 2024

District 8 Alder talks gun violence in Madison

by Alexia Becker
November 13, 2024
The Wisconsin State Capitol. November 7, 2024.

Madison’s housing strategy report addresses students, affordable housing crisis

by Alexia Becker
November 12, 2024
Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor at Babcock Dairy. November 7, 2024.

Babcock Dairy recalls ice cream due to labeling error, risk of allergic reactions

by Alexia Becker
November 7, 2024
Saxony Apartments. November 6, 2024.

The Hub, The James, oLiv developer eyes Saxony Apartments for luxury revamp

by Alexia Becker
November 7, 2024
The Badger Herald archival photo of CDIS building under construction. October 1, 2023.

New chapter for CDIS: Tom Erickson announces departure

by Alexia Becker
November 1, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of University Health Services. September 9, 2016.

Celebrating safely: UW emphasizes sexual assault awareness this Halloween

by Alexia Becker
November 1, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Harris-Walz campaign Madison rally draws over 13,000, urges students to vote in pivotal 2024 election

by Alexia Becker, Opal Nicholson and Zoe Klein
October 31, 2024
Caribbean Students Association member responds to derogatory comments made at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally

Caribbean Students Association member responds to derogatory comments made at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally

by Alexia Becker
October 29, 2024
Voting sign at Memorial Union. April 1, 2024.

UW students turn out to vote early despite label printing issues

by Alexia Becker
October 25, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Wisconsin State Capitol building. April 25, 2024.

The Green Party threat: Could Jill Stein shift votes in Wisconsin?

by Alexia Becker
October 22, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Vilas Hall. April 26, 2020.

Study finds high amounts of misinformation in Wisconsin talk radio

by Alexia Becker
October 19, 2024
First Lady Jill Biden speaks in Madison. October 14, 2024.

First Lady Jill Biden campaigns in Madison for first time since President Biden drops out of presidential race

by Alexia Becker
October 15, 2024
Wisconsin Capitol Building. September 16, 2024.

Controversial ruling by Gov. Evers extends school funding to 2425

by Alexia Becker
October 12, 2024
Bikers entering State Street. September 6, 2024.

Flock to State set to end Oct. 30, officials unsure it will return

by Alexia Becker
October 9, 2024
The Badger Herald archival photo of FAFSA's website.

Universities of Wisconsin see enrollment surge despite FAFSA challenges

by Alexia Becker
October 7, 2024
The Badger herald archival photo of BCycles. September 7, 2019.

Madison’s BCycles soon to be under new ownership

by Alexia Becker
October 3, 2024
Voterpalooza check in table at the Sett inside Union South. October 1, 2024.

Voterpalooza encourages first-time voters to get involved with electoral process

by Alexia Becker
October 2, 2024
Bascom Hill. March 8, 2024.

UW-Madison ranked 39 in US News list of national universities

by Alexia Becker
September 30, 2024
Study Abroad Fair at Gordon Dining and Event Center. September 24, 2024.

UW Study Abroad Fair encourages inclusion in programs

by Alexia Becker
September 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris at her rally in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin on September 20th, 2024.

‘We are the underdog in this race’: Harris urges supporters to campaign at Madison rally

by Alexia Becker and Zoe Klein
September 21, 2024
UW-Madison professors launch opioid overdose response center

UW-Madison professors launch opioid overdose response center

by Alexia Becker
September 19, 2024
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