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The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Blake Thor, Editor-in-Chief

Blake Thor is editor-in-chief at the Herald and previously served as print news editor. Blake is a senior studying journalism and psychology and hopes to work as a political reporter in the future.

All content by Blake Thor
President Biden speaks to supporters at a Madison campaign event. July 5, 2024.

[Photo] President Biden held a campaign event in Madison. Here's what you should know.

July 6, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters hold a sign outside Madison City Hall. June 26, 2024.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters hold a sign outside Monona Terrace. June 26, 2024.

[Photo] Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside Monona Terrace National Space and Missile Materials Symposium

June 27, 2024
Pro-Palestinian gathered outside Monona Terrace level 4 entrance. June 26, 2024.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters engaged in a die-in demonstration outside the Monona Terrace. June 26, 2024.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters hold a sign outside Monona Terrace. June 26, 2024.

[Photo] Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside Monona Terrace National Space and Missile Materials Symposium

by Sami Bitat
June 27, 2024
Delegates rise and applaud as Sen. Tammy Baldwin takes the stage at the Wisconsin State Democratic Convention. June 8, 2024.

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Event organizers escort two pro-Palestinian protesters out of the convention center during Sen. Tammy Baldwins speech. June 8, 2024.

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Event organizers escort a pro-Palestinian protester out of the convention center during Sen. Tammy Baldwins speech. June 8, 2024.

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U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis. addresses a crowd of delegates at the Wisconsin State Democratic Convention. June 8, 2024.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside the Wisconsin State Democratic Convention in Milwaukee. June 8, 2024.

[Photo] Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s state democratic convention speech disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters

June 9, 2024
Signs held by pro-Palestinian protesters outside the Wisconsin State Democratic Convention in Milwaukee. June 8, 2024.

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Pro-Palestine protestors outside the Democratic State Convention - Day 1

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Pro-Palestine protestors outside the Democratic State Convention - Day 1

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Signs held by pro-Palestinian protesters outside the Wisconsin State Democratic Convention in Milwaukee. June 8, 2024.

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Pro-Palestine protestors outside the Democratic State Convention - Day 1

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Pro-Palestine protestors outside the Democratic State Convention - Day 1

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Pro-Palestine protestors outside the Democratic State Convention - Day 1

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Signs held by pro-Palestinian protesters outside the Wisconsin State Democratic Convention in Milwaukee. June 8, 2024.

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City Finance Director David Schmiedicke presents at a city budget engagement session in front of Madison citizens and alders. May 30, 2024.

[Photo] City budget engagement event addresses $24 million structural deficit

by Ava McNarney
May 31, 2024
The inside of courtroom 8D during the preliminary hearing of State of Wisconsin vs. Caleb A Brown. May 23, 2024.

[Photo] Dane County Courthouse holds preliminary hearings for individuals arrested at pro-Palestine encampment

by Sami Bitat
May 23, 2024
Faculty Senate to vote on resolution condemning police force against protesters, faculty

Faculty Senate to vote on resolution condemning police force against protesters, faculty

by Blake Thor
May 14, 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
Demonstrators gather at the Capitol before heading to the Library Mall encampment. May 1, 2024.

[Photo] Day three: Police remove encampment on Library Mall, but protesters remain

by The Badger Herald
May 1, 2024
Haia Al Zein is spearheading an effort to create a physical space for MENA students on the University of Wisconsin campus. Photo courtesy of Haia Al Zein.

UW student Haia Al Zein spearheads effort to establish MENA student center on campus

by Blake Thor
April 25, 2024
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin at the spring 2024 student media roundtable, April 23, 2024.

Mnookin talks campus affinity spaces, protests, student government at student media event

by Blake Thor
April 23, 2024
President Biden arrives in Madison to tout student debt relief efforts

President Biden arrives in Madison to tout student debt relief efforts

by Blake Thor
April 8, 2024
UW speaker security fees may stand on shaky legal ground, UW law expert says

UW speaker security fees may stand on shaky legal ground, UW law expert says

by Blake Thor
March 28, 2024
Spring election to decide Wisconsin presidential primary, local elections, referenda

Spring election to decide Wisconsin presidential primary, local elections, referenda

by Blake Thor
March 27, 2024
SOTU energy more likely than message to land with student voters, rhetoric expert says

SOTU energy more likely than message to land with student voters, rhetoric expert says

by Blake Thor
March 8, 2024
Transcript: Sen. Roys, Rep. Andraca discuss new campus firearm bill

Transcript: Sen. Roys, Rep. Andraca discuss new campus firearm bill

by Blake Thor
February 7, 2024
Water main break causes disruption to Union South operations

Water main break causes disruption to Union South operations

by Blake Thor
February 5, 2024
Anna Deavere Smith headlines MLK symposium, calls for courage, activism

Anna Deavere Smith headlines MLK symposium, calls for courage, activism

by Blake Thor
February 2, 2024
Van Hise building

Future of budget allocation marked with uncertainty between UW administrators, state legislators

by Blake Thor
December 11, 2023
Badger Herald archival photo of Bascom Hall. September 9, 2022.

Universities of Wisconsin moves closer on deal to exchange DEI positions for employee pay raises, new engineering building

by Blake Thor
December 8, 2023
UW Colombian Badgers Celebrate Día de las Velitas at Union South

UW Colombian Badgers Celebrate Día de las Velitas at Union South

by Blake Thor
December 7, 2023
Madison Capitol Building

Assembly bill sets age limit at 75 for state Supreme Court justices

by Blake Thor
December 6, 2023
SSFC hears $1.6 million ASM budget proposal, approves WSUM funding

SSFC hears $1.6 million ASM budget proposal, approves WSUM funding

by Blake Thor
December 1, 2023
UW parking restrictions begin as temperatures drop

UW parking restrictions begin as temperatures drop

by Blake Thor
November 16, 2023
Badger Herald archival photo of Bascom Hall. November 7, 2023.

Wisconsin Assembly proposal would disallow considerations of race in student financial aid

by Blake Thor
November 14, 2023
Madison selected for US affordable housing challenge

Madison selected for US affordable housing challenge

by Blake Thor
November 10, 2023
Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force given additional funding

Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force given additional funding

by Blake Thor
November 8, 2023
Senator Tammy Baldwin speaks with student leaders at roundtable discussion for One Year to Win tour

Senator Tammy Baldwin speaks with student leaders at roundtable discussion for ‘One Year to Win’ tour

by Blake Thor
November 3, 2023
Mecha de UW celebrates Dia de los Muertos

UW celebrates Día de los Muertos

by Blake Thor
November 2, 2023
End Abuse Wisconsin report shows increase in domestic violence related homocides

End Abuse Wisconsin report shows increase in domestic violence related homocides

by Blake Thor
November 1, 2023
SSFC approves PAVE, Muslim Student Association budgets

SSFC approves PAVE, Muslim Student Association budgets

by Blake Thor
October 27, 2023
Wisconsin Assembly to reintroduce Mental Healthcare is Healthcare package

Wisconsin Assembly to reintroduce ‘Mental Healthcare is Healthcare’ package

by Blake Thor
October 17, 2023
Wisconsin Capitol from Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

What’s in the Dane County 2024 budget?

by Blake Thor
October 17, 2023
UW Office of Sustainability offering free energy sustainability kits to off-campus students

UW Office of Sustainability offering free energy sustainability kits to off-campus students

by Blake Thor
October 12, 2023
Student voting rights reaffirmed in Werner v. Dankmeyer

Student voting rights reaffirmed in Werner v. Dankmeyer

by Blake Thor
October 12, 2023
UW System implements strategies to boost enrollment

UW System implements strategies to boost enrollment

by Blake Thor
October 5, 2023
UW Homecoming Committee to host blood drive

UW Homecoming Committee to host blood drive

by Blake Thor
October 3, 2023
Gov. Evers designates Sept. 25-29 as GEAR UP week

Gov. Evers designates Sept. 25-29 as GEAR UP week

by Blake Thor
September 26, 2023
Republicans propose bill to end work permits for 14, 15 year olds

Republicans propose bill to end work permits for 14, 15 year olds

by Blake Thor
September 19, 2023
Gov. Evers proclaims Sept. 11–15 as Disability Voting Rights Week

Gov. Evers proclaims Sept. 11–15 as Disability Voting Rights Week

by Blake Thor
September 14, 2023
Republican National Committee launches Bank Your Vote initiative in Wisconsin

Republican National Committee launches ‘Bank Your Vote’ initiative in Wisconsin

by Blake Thor
September 12, 2023
Ojibwe Winter Games return to Wisconsin after 150 years

Ojibwe Winter Games return to Wisconsin after 150 years

by Blake Thor
February 9, 2023
ASM discusses backlash from Matt Walsh event, UHS campaign

ASM discusses backlash from Matt Walsh event, UHS campaign

by Blake Thor
October 26, 2022
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