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On, off campus groups raise awareness of 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month

On, off campus groups raise awareness of 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month

by Audrey Thibert
April 6, 2024
MSA community members walking, photo courtsey of Naisha Bepar

Muslim students at UW create walking companionship system

by Audrey Thibert
April 2, 2024
The Red Gym, home of UW's Multicultural Student Center. March 15, 2024.

‘Exist, Resist, Persist’: Multicultural Student Center celebrates 35 years on campus

by Audrey Thibert
March 13, 2024
Students observe Ramadan on UW campus, 2023

Muslim students at UW come together to observe Ramadan

by Audrey Thibert
March 11, 2024
MENA students celebrate second consecutive Heritage Month

MENA students celebrate second consecutive Heritage Month

by Audrey Thibert
March 5, 2024
Photo courtesy of Dana Tabaza

MENA Heritage Month kicks off with ‘Night at the Bazaar’

by Audrey Thibert
March 2, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Wisconsin State Capitol Building. January 30, 2024.

New law mandates UW System to admit top Wisconsin high school students

by Audrey Thibert
February 21, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Wisconsin State Capitol Building. January 30, 2024.

State legislature passes bill ensuring top 5% of high schoolers admitted to UW-Madison

by Audrey Thibert
February 13, 2024
UWPD investigates sexual assault in Southeast campus residence hall

UWPD investigates sexual assault in Southeast campus residence hall

by Audrey Thibert
February 5, 2024
Despite progress, MENA students see need for further support on UW campus

Despite progress, MENA students see need for further support on UW campus

by Audrey Thibert
December 31, 2023
Updated: UWPD, MFD respond to fire at Engineering Hall

Updated: UWPD, MFD respond to fire at Engineering Hall

by Audrey Thibert
November 17, 2023
Madison Starbucks workers join nationwide strike

Madison Starbucks workers join nationwide strike

by Audrey Thibert
November 16, 2023
State Street Starbucks workers hold surprise walkout

State Street Starbucks workers hold surprise walkout

by Audrey Thibert
November 15, 2023
‘When we fight we win’: Workers, community members gather in solidarity with local labor unions

‘When we fight we win’: Workers, community members gather in solidarity with local labor unions

by Audrey Thibert
November 4, 2023
Badger Herald archival photo of Bascom Hall. September 24, 2023.

USA Today, Hechinger Report create interactive guide to culture on college campuses

by Audrey Thibert
November 1, 2023
'New Voices' bill introduced to bolster free speech protections for student journalists

‘New Voices’ bill introduced to bolster free speech protections for student journalists

by Audrey Thibert
October 31, 2023
Upstream intervention: UW researchers to explore novel suicide prevention, well-being methods

Upstream intervention: UW researchers to explore novel suicide prevention, well-being methods

by Audrey Thibert
October 12, 2023
Reported rapes on UW campus increase, UWPD finds

Reported rapes on UW campus increase, UWPD finds

by Audrey Thibert
October 4, 2023
Planned Parenthood Wisconsin to resume abortion services at two locations

Planned Parenthood Wisconsin to resume abortion services at two locations

by Audrey Thibert
September 14, 2023
UPDATED: 'Brutal' assault of UW student reported downtown Madison, investigation ongoing

UPDATED: ‘Brutal’ assault of UW student reported downtown Madison, investigation ongoing

by Audrey Thibert
September 3, 2023
Workers at State Street Starbucks win unionization election

Workers at State Street Starbucks win unionization election

by Audrey Thibert
June 1, 2023
UW economics department responds to sexual misconduct concerns with actionable plan

UW economics department responds to sexual misconduct concerns with actionable plan

by Audrey Thibert
June 1, 2023
UW students call for action from university after release of racist video

UW students call for action from university after release of racist video

by Audrey Thibert
May 2, 2023
'You can’t stop journalism': Freelance journalist Erica Ayisi's diligent global storytelling

‘You can’t stop journalism’: Freelance journalist Erica Ayisi’s diligent global storytelling

by Audrey Thibert
April 21, 2023
UW students drive campus efforts to reform campus mental health response

UW students drive campus efforts to reform campus mental health response

by Audrey Thibert
April 20, 2023
State Street Starbucks

State Street Starbucks becomes second Madison store to organize for union

by Audrey Thibert
April 18, 2023
‘Ongoing and never unchanging’: Local efforts center progress, prevention this Sexual Assault Awareness Month

‘Ongoing and never unchanging’: Local efforts center progress, prevention this Sexual Assault Awareness Month

by Audrey Thibert
April 5, 2023
Janet Protasiewicz wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Janet Protasiewicz wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race

by Audrey Thibert
April 4, 2023
UW Board of Regents approves 4% in-state tuition increase

UW Board of Regents approves 4% in-state tuition increase

by Audrey Thibert
March 30, 2023
Eric Wilcots to serve as interim provost at UW

Eric Wilcots to serve as interim provost at UW

by Audrey Thibert
March 30, 2023
Man arrested for sexual assault, investigation ongoing

Man arrested for sexual assault, investigation ongoing

by Audrey Thibert
March 27, 2023
Karl Scholz to leave UW, assume presidency at University of Oregon

Karl Scholz to leave UW, assume presidency at University of Oregon

by Audrey Thibert
March 13, 2023
The ‘radio partisan’: NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith’s multifaceted success

The ‘radio partisan’: NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith’s multifaceted success

by Audrey Thibert
March 10, 2023
Former UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank dies of cancer

Former UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank dies of cancer

by Audrey Thibert
February 18, 2023
What to do in Madison this Valentine’s Day

What to do in Madison this Valentine’s Day

by Audrey Thibert
February 9, 2023
Let’s talk about sex: Non-male pleasure remains stigmatized, but empowering dialogue ensues

Let’s talk about sex: Non-male pleasure remains stigmatized, but empowering dialogue ensues

by Audrey Thibert
February 7, 2023
Who runs the world? Beyonce does

Who runs the world? Beyonce does

by Audrey Thibert
February 6, 2023
President Biden to visit Madison Wednesday

President Biden to visit Madison Wednesday

by Audrey Thibert
February 4, 2023
Five UW students to run for Madison Common Council

Five UW students to run for Madison Common Council

by Audrey Thibert
December 6, 2022
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‘The letter was not the end’: UW economics graduate students address sexual misconduct in letter to department

by Audrey Thibert
November 4, 2022
Daroline Drowley announces campaign for president 2023

Daroline Drowley announces campaign for president 2023

by Audrey Thibert
November 1, 2022
Matt Walsh visit to UW campus elicits protest, contention

Matt Walsh visit to UW campus elicits protest, contention

by Audrey Thibert
October 25, 2022
LGBTQ+, GNC community sees bias incident ahead of conservative talk

LGBTQ+, GNC community sees bias incident ahead of conservative talk

by Audrey Thibert
October 13, 2022
MPD arrests man for sexual assault, disorderly conduct in Madison bar

MPD arrests man for sexual assault, disorderly conduct in Madison bar

by Audrey Thibert
October 10, 2022
The Badger Herald archival photo of Madison ballot drop box. October 6, 2022.

[Photo] City of Madison encourages voter empowerment with artwork on banned ballot boxes

by Michael Babock
October 6, 2022
Reported rapes on UW campus double, UWPD finds

Reported rapes on UW campus double, UWPD finds

by Audrey Thibert
October 4, 2022
Stranger sexual assault near campus, investigation ongoing

Stranger sexual assault near campus, investigation ongoing

by Audrey Thibert
October 4, 2022
Tim Kaine held a Early Voting Day rally on the UW-Madison campus Tuesday, November 1, 2016.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces legislation to support sexual assault survivors on college campuses

by Audrey Thibert
September 17, 2022
Rebecca Blank announces cancer diagnosis, steps down as president-elect of Northwestern

Rebecca Blank announces cancer diagnosis, steps down as president-elect of Northwestern

by Audrey Thibert
July 11, 2022
Wisconsin Supreme Court bans use of most ballot drop boxes

Wisconsin Supreme Court bans use of most ballot drop boxes

by Audrey Thibert
July 9, 2022
Lake Mendota

UPDATED: State of Wisconsin to adopt PFAS regulation for first time ever

by Audrey Thibert
June 15, 2022
UW receives multiple sexual assault cases in past week involving same offender

UW receives multiple sexual assault cases in past week involving same offender

by Audrey Thibert
May 12, 2022
BREAKING: UW names finalists in chancellor search

BREAKING: UW names finalists in chancellor search

by Audrey Thibert
April 27, 2022
UW alum's disaster response group supports Afghan refugees in Wisconsin

UW alum’s disaster response group supports Afghan refugees in Wisconsin

by Audrey Thibert
April 27, 2022
Public health officials recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters, second boosters

Public health officials recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters, second boosters

by Audrey Thibert
April 22, 2022
Suspect arrested in connection with armed robberies at McDonalds, East Campus Mall

Suspect arrested in connection with armed robberies at McDonalds, East Campus Mall

by Audrey Thibert
April 21, 2022
UPDATED: UWPD investigates armed robbery on East Campus Mall

UPDATED: UWPD investigates armed robbery on East Campus Mall

by Audrey Thibert
April 15, 2022
Green Bay man arrested for sexual assault in UW residence hall

Green Bay man arrested for sexual assault in UW residence hall

by Audrey Thibert
April 15, 2022
UPDATED: UWPD investigates armed robbery at Regent Street McDonalds

UPDATED: UWPD investigates armed robbery at Regent Street McDonalds

by Audrey Thibert
April 15, 2022
‘Chorus of pressure’: Washington Post opinion columnist Catherine Rampell’s rise to journalistic prominence

‘Chorus of pressure’: Washington Post opinion columnist Catherine Rampell’s rise to journalistic prominence

by Audrey Thibert
April 14, 2022
ASM selection process for Big Ten lobbying event in D.C. raises concerns

ASM selection process for Big Ten lobbying event in D.C. raises concerns

by Audrey Thibert
April 6, 2022
Polling place sign. November 3, 2020.

Absentee drop boxes will not be allowed in Wisconsin spring election

by Audrey Thibert
February 14, 2022
Not enough, not yet: UW makes progress on sexual assault response, but shortcomings persist

Not enough, not yet: UW makes progress on sexual assault response, but shortcomings persist

by Audrey Thibert
February 1, 2022
UWPD arrests Nebraska man for sexual assault in UW residence hall

UWPD arrests Nebraska man for sexual assault in UW residence hall

by Audrey Thibert
January 31, 2022
Board of Regents selects Milwaukee attorney Jay Rothman as UW System President

Board of Regents selects Milwaukee attorney Jay Rothman as UW System President

by Audrey Thibert
January 21, 2022
UPDATED: 'Antisemitic' messages chalked on Jewish building sidewalk on Hanukkah, UW Hillel says

UPDATED: ‘Antisemitic’ messages chalked on Jewish building sidewalk on Hanukkah, UW Hillel says

by Audrey Thibert
December 6, 2021
Two candidates make it as finalists for Chief Information Security Officer position at UW

Two candidates make it as finalists for Chief Information Security Officer position at UW

by Audrey Thibert
November 12, 2021
Two steps forward, three steps back: Some fear for the future of the right to choose

Two steps forward, three steps back: Some fear for the future of the right to choose

by Audrey Thibert
October 25, 2021
Archival photo of City of Madison Police officers. March 7, 2015

UPDATED: Madison police officer responsible for shooting, injuring other officer in State Street shooting

by Audrey Thibert
October 18, 2021
UPDATED: Chancellor Blank announces departure from UW for president position at Northwestern

UPDATED: Chancellor Blank announces departure from UW for president position at Northwestern

by Audrey Thibert
October 11, 2021
Madison police officer shot on State Street, expected to survive

Madison police officer shot on State Street, expected to survive

by Audrey Thibert
October 11, 2021
UW announces face masks will be required in all campus buildings again

UW announces face masks will be required in all campus buildings again

by Audrey Thibert
August 3, 2021
The city of Madison has faced threats to shared governance ever since the state began a series of major reductions to shared revenue payments to cities, towns and villages.

UW students struggle with choosing majors, falling behind in COVID-19 aftermath

by Audrey Thibert
July 29, 2021
UW faces backlash for scheduling first day of school on Jewish holiday

UW faces backlash for scheduling first day of school on Jewish holiday

by Audrey Thibert
July 20, 2021
Arboretum Fall 2019

Chancellor Blank releases additional details for fall semester, return to campus

by Audrey Thibert
June 24, 2021
UW campus changes COVID-19 restrictions for events, face coverings, outdoor physical distancing

UW campus changes COVID-19 restrictions for events, face coverings, outdoor physical distancing

by Audrey Thibert
May 30, 2021
Dane County Board of Supervisors ask Sheriff's Office to stop no-knock warrants

Dane County Board of Supervisors ask Sheriff’s Office to stop no-knock warrants

by Audrey Thibert
April 27, 2021
George Floyd

Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd found guilty on all counts

by Audrey Thibert
April 20, 2021
Protesters march toward state capitol in march led by the BIPOC Coalition following the police shootings of Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright last week

UW students lead unity march to Capitol in wake of two police shootings

by Audrey Thibert
April 18, 2021
Badger Herald archival photo of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. February 23, 2021.

UW nursing students assist in COVID vaccine distribution to community

by Audrey Thibert
March 30, 2021
Chancellor announces loose plans for Fall 2021 semester in optimistic blog post

Chancellor announces loose plans for Fall 2021 semester in optimistic blog post

by Audrey Thibert
March 25, 2021
Unclear if Sen. Ron Johnson will run for reelection after opposing American Rescue Plan

Unclear if Sen. Ron Johnson will run for reelection after opposing American Rescue Plan

by Audrey Thibert
March 24, 2021
Campus Area Neighborhood Association rejects Hub II proposal for second time

Campus Area Neighborhood Association rejects Hub II proposal for second time

by Audrey Thibert
March 9, 2021
UW not affected by international drop in college applications, sees record 17% increase

UW not affected by international drop in college applications, sees record 17% increase

by Audrey Thibert
March 4, 2021
Gov. Tony Evers' budget allows 0.5% increase in sales tax, addresses concerns from municipalities

Gov. Tony Evers’ budget allows 0.5% increase in sales tax, addresses concerns from municipalities

by Audrey Thibert
March 1, 2021
The New Normal: Students and experts share difficulties, lasting effects of restricted social life

The New Normal: Students and experts share difficulties, lasting effects of restricted social life

by Audrey Thibert
February 26, 2021
Wisconsin hunters exceed quota by double for fourth ever wolf hunting season

Wisconsin hunters exceed quota by double for fourth ever wolf hunting season

by Audrey Thibert
February 25, 2021
Black Sisterhood Mural at Overture Center for the Arts created by Danielle Mielke and Amira Caire

BIPOC community of Madison less likely to get mental health support despite higher COVID-19 rates

by Audrey Thibert
February 18, 2021
Wisconsinites vote for state superintendent in spring primary election

Wisconsinites vote for state superintendent in spring primary election

by Audrey Thibert
February 16, 2021
GOP lawmakers create resolution to terminate statewide mask mandate

GOP lawmakers create resolution to terminate statewide mask mandate

by Audrey Thibert
February 12, 2021
Madison featured as 'climate-haven' in CBS segment on climate refugees

Madison featured as ‘climate-haven’ in CBS segment on climate refugees

by Audrey Thibert
February 2, 2021
Madison Public Library's 2.1% budget cut to impact houseless individuals, community members

Madison Public Library’s 2.1% budget cut to impact houseless individuals, community members

by Audrey Thibert
January 29, 2021
UPDATED: UWPD announces distancing from 'thin blue line imagery'

UPDATED: UWPD announces distancing from ‘thin blue line imagery’

by Audrey Thibert
January 28, 2021
Common Council votes to ban MPD from using facial recognition technology

Common Council votes to ban MPD from using facial recognition technology

by Audrey Thibert
December 2, 2020
The Badger Herald archival photo of students voting. November 3, 2020.

Trump’s refusal to concede presidential election may have long-lasting effects on U.S. democracy

by Audrey Thibert
November 30, 2020
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former assistant secretary for African affairs during the Obama administration, speaks to the crowd after receiving a honorary degree during UW-Madison's spring commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 11, 2018.

Biden chooses UW Alumna Linda Thomas-Greenfield as US ambassador to United Nations

by Audrey Thibert
November 24, 2020
Capitol, Madison, State Capitol, Carroll St,

Madison’s shift toward more liberal legislature influenced by past GOP majorities

by Audrey Thibert
November 17, 2020
Gov. Evers signs executive order, advises Wisconsin residents to stay home as cases continue to rise

Gov. Evers signs executive order, advises Wisconsin residents to stay home as cases continue to rise

by Audrey Thibert
November 10, 2020
Turning a 'positive into a positive': UW holds convalescent plasma blood drive for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Turning a ‘positive into a positive’: UW holds convalescent plasma blood drive for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

by Audrey Thibert
November 10, 2020
Capitol, Madison, State Capitol, Carroll St,

Madison proposes making alder full-time position, increasing pay

by Audrey Thibert
November 6, 2020
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