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From the desk of the editor: On seeking truth and feeling grateful

From the desk of the editor: On seeking truth and feeling grateful

by Alice Vagun
May 1, 2018
With Paul Ryan announcing retirement, Democrats and Republicans gauge potential of 'blue wave'

With Paul Ryan announcing retirement, Democrats and Republicans gauge potential of ‘blue wave’

by Alice Vagun
April 17, 2018
The Badger Herald mourns the death of one of its founders, first Editor-in-Chief Patrick Korten

The Badger Herald mourns the death of one of its founders, first Editor-in-Chief Patrick Korten

by Alice Vagun
April 2, 2018
Skip the airport lines: Irish pubs in Madison that will save you a plane ticket

Skip the airport lines: Irish pubs in Madison that will save you a plane ticket

by Alice Vagun
March 20, 2018
From the desk of the editor: Publications strive their best to fight 'fake news' — news consumers should too

From the desk of the editor: Publications strive their best to fight ‘fake news’ — news consumers should too

by Alice Vagun
February 15, 2018
In a city wounded by spikes of violence in 2017, citizens urgently seek remedy

In a city wounded by spikes of violence in 2017, citizens urgently seek remedy

by Alice Vagun
January 30, 2018
UW chancellor encourages community to confront strained campus climate as national tensions escalate

UW chancellor encourages community to confront strained campus climate as national tensions escalate

by Alice Vagun
November 28, 2017
Kamasi Washington turns Majestic into retro jazz club for the night

Kamasi Washington turns Majestic into retro jazz club for the night

by Alice Vagun
November 14, 2017
From the desk of the editor: Behind 'one in four,' there are stories to be heard

From the desk of the editor: Behind ‘one in four,’ there are stories to be heard

by Alice Vagun
October 17, 2017
La orden ejecutiva para terminar DACA deja a los 'Dreamers' de UW viviendo en el limbo

La orden ejecutiva para terminar DACA deja a los ‘Dreamers’ de UW viviendo en el limbo

by Alice Vagun
September 12, 2017
Executive order to end DACA leaves UW 'dreamers' living in limbo

Executive order to end DACA leaves UW ‘dreamers’ living in limbo

by Alice Vagun
September 12, 2017
From the desk of the editor: Continuing The Badger Herald 'experiment' through Snapchat

From the desk of the editor: Continuing The Badger Herald ‘experiment’ through Snapchat

by Alice Vagun
September 8, 2017
From the desk of the editor: Don't stay silent — fight for your right to free speech

From the desk of the editor: Don’t stay silent — fight for your right to free speech

by Alice Vagun
September 5, 2017
From the desk of the editor: Your major isn't a major issue when it comes to working at The Herald

From the desk of the editor: Your major isn’t a major issue when it comes to working at The Herald

by Alice Vagun
July 27, 2017
After going undrafted, Hayes to sign with New York Knicks

After going undrafted, Hayes to sign with New York Knicks

by Alice Vagun
June 23, 2017
Attempted sexual assault reported in west side of campus

Attempted sexual assault reported in west side of campus

by Alice Vagun
May 19, 2017
Brawl outside Blue Velvet Lounge leaves two men injured

Brawl outside Blue Velvet Lounge leaves two men injured

by Alice Vagun
May 19, 2017
Student Judiciary voids approval of bylaw change for creation of financial transparency, ethics subcommittee

Student Judiciary voids approval of bylaw change for creation of financial transparency, ethics subcommittee

by Alice Vagun
May 10, 2017
ASM demands Chancellor Blank step down following approval of divestment resolution

ASM demands Chancellor Blank step down following approval of divestment resolution

by Alice Vagun
April 27, 2017
Body found in Marshall Park near Lake Mendota

Body found in Marshall Park near Lake Mendota

by Alice Vagun
April 20, 2017
UPDATED: Mexican-American students file hate, bias reports for 'border wall' exam question

UPDATED: Mexican-American students file hate, bias reports for ‘border wall’ exam question

by Alice Vagun
April 19, 2017
Trump signs executive order looking to put 'America first' in Kenosha visit

Trump signs executive order looking to put ‘America first’ in Kenosha visit

by Alice Vagun
April 19, 2017
Victim held at gunpoint by 5 strangers on Langdon

Victim held at gunpoint by 5 strangers on Langdon

by Alice Vagun
April 19, 2017
Revelry Music and Arts Festival officially canceled, discontinued

Revelry Music and Arts Festival officially canceled, discontinued

by Alice Vagun
April 9, 2017
UWPD refers 2 new charges against Cook to District Attorney's Office

UWPD refers 2 new charges against Cook to District Attorney’s Office

by Alice Vagun
April 3, 2017
Suspect demands pharmaceuticals during armed robbery at CVS Pharmacy

Suspect demands pharmaceuticals during armed robbery at CVS Pharmacy

by Alice Vagun
April 1, 2017
New victim comes forward against Cook

New victim comes forward against Cook

by Alice Vagun
March 31, 2017
State Legislature's finance committee discusses pros, cons of segregated fees opt-out proposal

State Legislature’s finance committee discusses pros, cons of segregated fees opt-out proposal

by Alice Vagun
March 30, 2017
UPDATE: Cook to be officially expelled from the university

UPDATE: Cook to be officially expelled from the university

by Alice Vagun
March 14, 2017
Alec Cook's defense attorneys, Christopher Van Wagner and Jessa Nicholson

Cook’s defense attorneys file motion to compel prosecution to release thousands of pages in evidence

by Alice Vagun
March 10, 2017
UWPD makes arrest in string of burglaries, continues to search for second suspect

UWPD makes arrest in string of burglaries, continues to search for second suspect

by Alice Vagun
March 3, 2017
Mary's Tailoring closes its doors after more than three decades

Mary’s Tailoring closes its doors after more than three decades

by Alice Vagun
March 2, 2017
After primary win, Madison School Board incumbent ends bid for seat

After primary win, Madison School Board incumbent ends bid for seat

by Alice Vagun
March 1, 2017
Time travel made possible by STRFKR

Time travel made possible by STRFKR

by Alice Vagun
February 28, 2017
Malcolm Owens, 19

One of two suspects identified in string of UW campus burglaries

by Alice Vagun
February 27, 2017
Madison man arrested for sexual assault of 14-year-old girl

Madison man arrested for sexual assault of 14-year-old girl

by Alice Vagun
February 27, 2017
Tony Robinson's family reaches record $3.35 million settlement for fatal shooting

Tony Robinson’s family reaches record $3.35 million settlement for fatal shooting

by Alice Vagun
February 23, 2017
When getting to nitty-gritty of Walker's UW System investment, Chancellor Blank has some concerns

When getting to nitty-gritty of Walker’s UW System investment, Chancellor Blank has some concerns

by Alice Vagun
February 23, 2017
[UPDATE] ASM calls on administration to provide reparations for black students in form of free education

[UPDATE] ASM calls on administration to provide reparations for black students in form of free education

by Alice Vagun
February 16, 2017
MPD arrests book thief after failed pawn job

MPD arrests book thief after failed pawn job

by Alice Vagun
February 15, 2017
Discofries: Madison's newest drunk food joint

Discofries: Madison’s newest drunk food joint

by Alice Vagun
February 15, 2017
UW student halts plan to bring 'alt-right' movement to campus

UW student halts plan to bring ‘alt-right’ movement to campus

by Alice Vagun
February 6, 2017
UW System launches website to combat sexual assault, violence

UW System launches website to combat sexual assault, violence

by Alice Vagun
February 3, 2017
UW student activists condemn Blank's proposal to review admissions policy

UW student activists condemn Blank’s proposal to review admissions policy

by Alice Vagun
February 2, 2017
In photos: Madison community stands in solidarity with refugees

In photos: Madison community stands in solidarity with refugees

by Alice Vagun
January 29, 2017
Conservative, liberal student organizations denounce 'alt-right' movement

Conservative, liberal student organizations denounce ‘alt-right’ movement

by Alice Vagun
January 27, 2017
Madison to gain new music venue by summer 2018

Madison to gain new music venue by summer 2018

by Alice Vagun
January 26, 2017
Expert says Trump's future with Israel is a mystery, even to himself

Expert says Trump’s future with Israel is a mystery, even to himself

by Alice Vagun
January 26, 2017
'Modern Family' creator announced as spring 2017 commencement speaker

‘Modern Family’ creator announced as spring 2017 commencement speaker

by Alice Vagun
January 25, 2017
UW student wants to bring alt-right movement to campus

UW student wants to bring alt-right movement to campus

by Alice Vagun
January 24, 2017
Madison community marches in solidarity with women around the country and world

Madison community marches in solidarity with women around the country and world

by Alice Vagun
January 21, 2017
Cook to be arraigned on 21 counts of criminal charges

Cook to be arraigned on 21 counts of criminal charges

by Alice Vagun
January 21, 2017
Badger Caring Closet to open its doors to low-income students seeking extra resources

Badger Caring Closet to open its doors to low-income students seeking extra resources

by Alice Vagun
January 20, 2017
UW professor shines for his work with stars

UW professor shines for his work with stars

by Alice Vagun
January 19, 2017
ASM starts off semester by passing its internal budget

ASM starts off semester by passing its internal budget

by Alice Vagun
January 19, 2017
UW System sues two UW-Oshkosh officials for illegal financial activities

UW System sues two UW-Oshkosh officials for illegal financial activities

by Alice Vagun
January 18, 2017
Sigma Chi fraternity officially placed on suspension

Sigma Chi fraternity officially placed on suspension

by Alice Vagun
January 17, 2017
State Street restaurant manager catches liquor thief

State Street restaurant manager catches liquor thief

by Alice Vagun
January 11, 2017
Student-led petition calls for Young Americans for Freedom to be denounced as hate group

Student-led petition calls for Young Americans for Freedom to be denounced as hate group

by Alice Vagun
December 22, 2016
Former MPD captain to lead UWPD next semester

Former MPD captain to lead UWPD next semester

by Alice Vagun
December 16, 2016
Cook to be released on reduced $100,000 cash bail

Cook to be released on reduced $100,000 cash bail

by Alice Vagun
December 16, 2016
Cook faces six new charges against five new women

Cook faces six new charges against five new women

by Alice Vagun
December 15, 2016
The Badger Herald archival photo of City Hall. September 20, 2016.

Public Safety Review Committee votes to repeal, recreate panhandling ordinance

by Alice Vagun
December 13, 2016
Madison may not be considered a sanctuary city, depending who you ask

Madison may not be considered a sanctuary city, depending who you ask

by Alice Vagun
December 13, 2016
Experts: Don't blame the media for the election results

Experts: Don’t blame the media for the election results

by Alice Vagun
December 9, 2016
Alec Cook's defense attorneys, Christopher Van Wagner and Jessa Nicholson

Cook’s attorneys file motion to replace $200,000 bail with signature bond

by Alice Vagun
December 8, 2016
Running for office, not away: Applications for training program for Democratic women spike after Trump election

Running for office, not away: Applications for training program for Democratic women spike after Trump election

by Alice Vagun
December 6, 2016
UW Law School looks to de-stigmatize mental illness among graduate students

UW Law School looks to de-stigmatize mental illness among graduate students

by Alice Vagun
December 6, 2016
City Council members praise decision to halt North Dakota pipeline

City Council members praise decision to halt North Dakota pipeline

by Alice Vagun
December 6, 2016
UW student arrested for sexual assault scheduled to appear for preliminary hearing

UW student arrested for sexual assault scheduled to appear for preliminary hearing

by Alice Vagun
December 5, 2016
Truck spray painted with anti-Trump slogans, set on fire in Madison

Truck spray painted with anti-Trump slogans, set on fire in Madison

by Alice Vagun
December 5, 2016
Federal court denies request for halt on Wisconsin recount

Federal court denies request for halt on Wisconsin recount

by Alice Vagun
December 2, 2016
Student finance committee votes to impeach members after contentious debate

Student finance committee votes to impeach members after contentious debate

by Alice Vagun
December 2, 2016
In photos: Dane County begins election recount

In photos: Dane County begins election recount

by Alice Vagun
December 2, 2016
Wisconsin congressman joins Trump's transition team

Wisconsin congressman joins Trump’s transition team

by Alice Vagun
December 2, 2016
UW students encouraged to get second meningitis vaccination elsewhere

UW students encouraged to get second meningitis vaccination elsewhere

by Alice Vagun
December 1, 2016
Having open conversations about sex may help reduce sexual assault, panelists say

Having open conversations about sex may help reduce sexual assault, panelists say

by Alice Vagun
November 30, 2016
Cook to appear for preliminary hearing before year's end

Cook to appear for preliminary hearing before year’s end

by Alice Vagun
November 28, 2016
Imagine Madison to incorporate citizen input for city planning process

Imagine Madison to incorporate citizen input for city planning process

by Alice Vagun
November 18, 2016
Madison community continues to stand in solidarity with Standing Rock

Madison community continues to stand in solidarity with Standing Rock

by Alice Vagun
November 16, 2016
Most recent site of Madison protest: Wendy's

Most recent site of Madison protest: Wendy’s

by Alice Vagun
November 16, 2016
UW student arrested for sexual assault was high on LSD during attack

UW student arrested for sexual assault was high on LSD during attack

by Alice Vagun
November 14, 2016
UW student, community members stand in solidarity with Standing Rock protesters

UW student, community members stand in solidarity with Standing Rock protesters

by Alice Vagun
November 14, 2016
UW student arrested for sexual assault

UW student arrested for sexual assault

by Alice Vagun
November 11, 2016
Local leaders reaffirm commitment to community in light of Trump's election

Local leaders reaffirm commitment to community in light of Trump’s election

by Alice Vagun
November 11, 2016
Homeless man beaten on State Street

Homeless man beaten on State Street

by Alice Vagun
November 10, 2016
Lemaitre wants to create emotional journey at Majestic

Lemaitre wants to create emotional journey at Majestic

by Alice Vagun
November 9, 2016
State Street won't be busy for a while

From streets to housing: City looks to relocate homeless into more permanent situations

by Alice Vagun
November 8, 2016
Woman meets sexual assailant at Wando's

Woman meets sexual assailant at Wando’s

by Alice Vagun
November 5, 2016
Investigators pursue stalking claims against Cook

Investigators pursue stalking claims against Cook

by Alice Vagun
November 3, 2016
Cubs World Series win causes celebratory gunfire in Madison

Cubs World Series win causes celebratory gunfire in Madison

by Alice Vagun
November 3, 2016
ASM secretary resigns amid recent tensions

ASM secretary resigns amid recent tensions

by Alice Vagun
November 3, 2016
City council, community members raise concerns over proposed music venue

City council, community members raise concerns over proposed music venue

by Alice Vagun
November 1, 2016
City officials offer plans for homeless shelter, warn residents plans are not 'immediate'

City officials offer plans for homeless shelter, warn residents plans are not ‘immediate’

by Alice Vagun
November 1, 2016
Alec Cook's defense attorneys, Christopher Van Wagner and Jessa Nicholson

A timeline of Alec Cook’s criminal complaints, legal proceedings

by Alice Vagun
November 1, 2016
Where you will need to vote on Election Day

Where you will need to vote on Election Day

by Alice Vagun
November 1, 2016
UW confirms third case of meningococcal disease

UW confirms third case of meningococcal disease

by Alice Vagun
October 27, 2016
Cook granted $200,000 bail, awaits next hearing in custody

Cook granted $200,000 bail, awaits next hearing in custody

by Alice Vagun
October 27, 2016
Alec Cook to face 30-count criminal complaint for sexual assault of four women

Alec Cook to face 30-count criminal complaint for sexual assault of four women

by Alice Vagun
October 26, 2016
Dane County Board stands in solidarity with Muslim community

Dane County Board stands in solidarity with Muslim community

by Alice Vagun
October 25, 2016
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