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Anja Breiehagen, Print News Editor

Anja Breiehagen is a print news editor at The Badger Herald. She enjoys covering stories on education and state and local politics. Anja is from Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently a sophomore at UW studying journalism and political science.

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DGX to close late April

DGX to close late April

by Anja Breiehagen, Print News Editor
March 17, 2025
Students in the MENA HM Planning Collective pose for a group photo in the Multicultural Center. February 28, 2025.

‘Roots and Routes’: UW celebrates third annual MENA Heritage Month

by Anja Breiehagen
March 4, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court. February 2, 2025.

The race for the majority: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election

by Anja Breiehagen
February 10, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of a UW student studying. February 26, 2022.

Recognizing, managing seasonal affective disorder for college students

by Anja Breiehagen
December 15, 2024
Bascom Hall. October 4, 2024.

Universities of Wisconsin release financial assessment amid budget challenges

by Anja Breiehagen
December 5, 2024
Archival photo of an individual marching with a transgender flag. March 12, 2021.

UW professors encourage action amidst Trump’s anti-trans rights rhetoric

by Anja Breiehagen
December 3, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Bascom Hall. March 8, 2024.

UW rises to sixth in national research expenditures, topping $1.7 billion

by Anja Breiehagen
December 2, 2024
The Wisconsin State Capitol. November 7, 2024.

Democrats gain ground in Wisconsin after new legislative maps take effect

by Anja Breiehagen
November 26, 2024
Hemp plant at the UW-Madison Walnut Street Greenhouse. November 19, 2024.

Wisconsin cannabis education gains momentum: UW-Platteville leads way amid shifting laws, industry growth

by Anja Breiehagen
November 20, 2024
Empty stage after Kamala Harris spoke at her rally in Madison. September 20, 2024.

UW student Harris supporters react to Trump’s win

by Anja Breiehagen
November 19, 2024
Bascom Hill. October 10, 2024.

Sexual assault reported at UW west campus student residence

by Anja Breiehagen
November 12, 2024
College Democrats of UW-Madison Communications Director Whitman Bottari answers questions from Badger Herald News Associate Sophie Wooldridge. September 16, 2024.

Trump wins 2024 presidential election, UW campus leaders urge unity

by Anja Breiehagen
November 6, 2024
Line to vote early at Memorial Union. October 30, 2024.

Voters drive record early voter turnout in Madison

by Anja Breiehagen
November 4, 2024
UW Health. September 30, 2022.

Wisconsin hospitals navigate supply shortages in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath

by Anja Breiehagen
November 1, 2024
Polling place sign. November 3, 2020.

League of Women Voters requests investigation following alleged voter intimidation texts

by Anja Breiehagen
October 29, 2024
Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

AOC, Bernie Sanders encourage unity, action at Madison rally

by Anja Breiehagen
October 29, 2024
The third annual UW-Madison Sustainability Symposium was held at the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery. October 23, 2024.

Sustainability Symposium highlights nexus of sustainability, AI

by Anja Breiehagen
October 25, 2024
Former President Barack Obama speaks at a Harris-Walz Campaign event in Madison. October 22, 2024

Obama, Walz hold Madison rally on first day of early voting in Wisconsin

by Anja Breiehagen and Zindzi Frederick
October 23, 2024
UW Homecoming Parade. October 6, 2023.

What to expect from UW’s Homecoming week

by Anja Breiehagen
October 22, 2024
Paul Soglin speaks at the Park Hotel. October 16th, 2024.

Former Madison mayor and local leaders urge ‘No’ vote on property tax referendum, criticize city’s fiscal strategy

by Anja Breiehagen
October 17, 2024
Archival photo of UW Student Government Offices at the Student Activity Center. March 19, 2024.

Latine Student Union seeks funding for growing community

by Anja Breiehagen
October 15, 2024
The Badger Herald archival photo of students voting. November 3, 2020.

Wisconsin Elections Commission announces statewide campaign to promote voting website

by Anja Breiehagen
October 12, 2024
SJP members stand in the middle of Bascom Hill, a space the group attained UW permission to occupy. October 7, 2024.

Students for Justice in Palestine Bascom Hill rally met with pro-Israel counter-protest

by Anja Breiehagen
October 8, 2024
MoveOn's Scoop the Vote tour to campaign for Harris-Walz in Madison

MoveOn’s Scoop the Vote tour to campaign for Harris-Walz in Madison

by Anja Breiehagen
October 3, 2024
The Palestinian flag flies over Library Mall. April 29, 2024.

Students for Justice in Palestine UW advocate for UW divestment from Israel

by Anja Breiehagen
October 3, 2024
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway hosted a roundtable for student journalists on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Mayor Rhodes-Conway announces 2025 city budget, Capital Improvement Plan

by Anja Breiehagen
October 2, 2024
Protesters Rally in Solidarity with Lebanon at Madison Capitol Sept. 24, 2024.

Madison protesters rally in solidarity with Lebanon

by Anja Breiehagen
September 27, 2024
Protesters Rally in Solidarity with Lebanon at Madison Capitol Sept. 24, 2024.

Protesters Rally in Solidarity with Lebanon at Madison Capitol Sept. 24, 2024.

Students and community members rallying at Library Mall on April 29, 2024.

Students for Justice in Palestine UW challenge Board of Regents on Israel divestment at meeting

by Anja Breiehagen
September 24, 2024
A UWPD officer at camp Randall during the game against Alabama. 9/14/24

UW launches nationwide search for new police chief

by Anja Breiehagen
September 19, 2024
Archival photo of Bascom Hall on a sunny day. Sept. 9, 2022.

Conservative law firm files complaint against McNair Scholars Program

by Anja Breiehagen
September 18, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of housing on East Johnson Street. September 1, 2023.

‘We Need More Housing’: City of Madison’s zoning change targets affordable student living

by Anja Breiehagen
September 17, 2024
9/11 Memorial Flags on Bascom Hill. Sept. 9, 2024.

University Veteran Services, student orgs host 9/11 memorial on Bascom Hill

by Anja Breiehagen
September 11, 2024
9/11 Memorial on Bascom Hill. 9/11/2024

9/11 Memorial on Bascom Hill. 9/11/2024

9/11 Memorial on Bascom Hill. 9/11/2024

Morgridge Center hosts student voting events

Morgridge Center hosts student voting events

by Anja Breiehagen
September 9, 2024
Chancellor Mnookin hands out Kind bars to students on Bascom Hill. September 4, 2024.

OSAS Staff and Chancellor Mnookin host Be KIND campaign on Bascom Hill

by Anja Breiehagen
September 5, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of the Wisconsin Capitol Building from State Street.

Fundraiser aims to alleviate hunger issues for southwestern Wisconsin communities

by Anja Breiehagen
April 16, 2024
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Student uses Microsoft Copilot. April 3, 2024.

UW rolls out AI tool for students, maintains instructor preference use policy

by Anja Breiehagen
April 3, 2024
Changing AI landscape pushes campus departments to increase AI literacy programing

Changing AI landscape pushes campus departments to increase AI literacy programing

by Anja Breiehagen
March 19, 2024
Gov. Evers announces teacher apprentice program at State of the State Address

Gov. Evers announces teacher apprentice program at State of the State Address

by Anja Breiehagen
January 25, 2024
Chancellor Mnookin talks housing, mental health, sustainability with ASM

Chancellor Mnookin talks housing, mental health, sustainability with ASM

by Anja Breiehagen
September 28, 2023
Dane County, Milwaukee to receive $13.5 million in climate change funding

Dane County, Milwaukee to receive $13.5 million in climate change funding

by Anja Breiehagen
September 19, 2023
ASM discusses diversity, equity and inclusion with UW administration

ASM discusses diversity, equity and inclusion with UW administration

by Anja Breiehagen
September 14, 2023
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