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Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

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Brianna Davis

Brianna Davis, Digital News Editor

Brianna Davis is currently serving her second semester as digital news editor at The Badger Herald. She is a current junior studying journalism and communication arts with certificates in political science and public policy. Brianna hopes to work in public affairs or political reporting after graduation.

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A sign on Bascom hill encouraging UW Madison students to vote on April 1, 2025.

Student voter turnout surge in 2025 Wisconsin Spring Election reflects statewide Democratic shift

by Brianna Davis
April 24, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate judge Susan Crawford visited the University of Wisconsin campus to host a rally in Grainger Hall. March 18, 2025.

Judge Susan Crawford hosts rally at UW as early voting begins for April election

by Brianna Davis
March 18, 2025
Member of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Willie Pritchard, speaking at the Citizen Action Climate Accountability Act press conference, March 4.

Senior Energy Analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists, Lee Shaver, speaking at the Citizen Action Climate Accountability Act press conference, March 4.

Sen. Chris Larson speaking at the Citizen Action Climate Accountability Act press conference, March 4.

[Photo] Wisconsin lawmakers aim for 52% carbon reduction by 2030

March 4, 2025
The UW African American Studies Student Symposium was held on February 22, 2025 at the Pyle Center.

Inaugural African American Studies Student Symposium shares DEI research, Black arts

by Brianna Davis
February 24, 2025
Governor Tony Evers speaks during the State of the State. January 22, 2025.

Evers Biennial Budget focuses on ‘Year of the Kid,’ statewide tax cuts

by Brianna Davis
February 19, 2025
50501 protestors march on State Street, February 5th 2025

50501 Protest gathers community members at Wisconsin State Capitol

by Brianna Davis
February 5, 2025
Governor Tony Evers speaks during the State of the State. January 22, 2025.

Gov. Evers tackles funding for education, violence prevention in State of the State

by Brianna Davis
January 23, 2025
Wisconsin legislators and reproductive rights advocates gather for a roundtable discussion. June 24, 2024.

Sen. Baldwin, Sen. Warren held events in Madison surrounding reproductive rights. Here’s what to know.

by Margaret Shreiner and Brianna Davis
June 27, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Madison Police Department. September 20, 2023.

Firearm violence declared a public health emergency in the U.S.

by Brianna Davis
June 27, 2024
Faculty protest outside of Bascom Hall. Two faculty hold this sign reading "FACULTY + STAFF SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS." May 2, 2024.

Faculty Senate meeting cancelled due to failure to meet quorom

by Brianna Davis
June 21, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside the Wisconsin State Democratic Convention in Milwaukee. June 8, 2024.

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

by Brianna Davis
June 9, 2024
The Lux Apartment building around 12 hours after a shooting early Sunday morning. June 8, 2024.

Downtown Madison shooting under investigation

by Brianna Davis
June 9, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Bascom Hall. September 24, 2023.

Board of Regents approves Universities of Wisconsin’s 2024-25 operating budget

by Brianna Davis
June 7, 2024
Protesters at the encampment demonstration on Library Mall take part in a zine-making workshop. May 2, 2024.

Police stand around the encampment on Library Mall. Protesters who have been arrested are sitting on the ground. May 1, 2024.

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

by The Badger Herald
May 1, 2024
Protest information flyer. April 29, 2024.

[Photo] Day one: Encampment demonstration passes 12-hour mark as UW administration urges protesters to remove tents

by The Badger Herald
April 29, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of student studying at Memorial Library. February 26, 2022.

Blk Pwr Coalition launches scholarship program to support Black students

by Brianna Davis
April 25, 2024
Under a new agreement, Porchlight, Inc. will move to a new location and student housing will be built in its place. April 2024.

New partnership promises new homeless, student housing in Madison

by Brianna Davis
April 25, 2024
Student representatives from College Democrats, College Republicans debate issues related to campus

Student representatives from College Democrats, College Republicans debate issues related to campus

by Brianna Davis
April 17, 2024
Wisconsin State Capitol Building. April 11, 2024.

Madison joins international initiative to bring young perspectives to climate policy

by Brianna Davis
April 13, 2024
Morgridge Hall under construction in April.

New Computer, Data, Information Sciences building named Morgridge Hall

by Brianna Davis
April 11, 2024
President Biden announces action on student loan forgiveness during visit to Madison

President Biden announces action on student loan forgiveness during visit to Madison

by Brianna Davis and Abigail Leavins
April 8, 2024
Voting was extended by 90 minutes at Memorial Union. Here’s why.

Voting was extended by 90 minutes at Memorial Union. Here’s why.

by Brianna Davis
April 3, 2024
Memorial Union voting extended to 9:30 p.m.

Memorial Union voting extended to 9:30 p.m.

by Brianna Davis
April 2, 2024
Board of Regents appoint James Beeby as UW–La Crosse chancellor

Board of Regents appoint James Beeby as UW–La Crosse chancellor

by Brianna Davis
March 13, 2024
Vintage Spirits and Grill to remain open indefinitely, founder says

Vintage Spirits and Grill to remain open indefinitely, founder says

by Brianna Davis
February 29, 2024
Evers signs in new legislative maps with bipartisan support

Evers signs in new legislative maps with bipartisan support

by Brianna Davis
February 19, 2024
Q&A: Meet the District 13 Dane County supervisor candidates

Q&A: Meet the District 13 Dane County supervisor candidates

by Brianna Davis
February 16, 2024
New affordable housing developments 'really good news for students,' District 8 Alder says

New affordable housing developments ‘really good news for students,’ District 8 Alder says

by Brianna Davis
February 1, 2024
Sen. Agard endorsed by current, former Dane County Executives

Sen. Agard endorsed by current, former Dane County Executives

by Brianna Davis
January 23, 2024
Stress, academic pressure rise around final exam season

Stress, academic pressure rise around final exam season

by Brianna Davis
December 7, 2023
City of Madison seeks input for State Street pedestrian mall experiment

City of Madison seeks input for State Street pedestrian mall experiment

by Brianna Davis
December 5, 2023
[Badger Herald file photo]

City bus transit changes to have minimal affect on UW student routes

by Brianna Davis
November 29, 2023
Metro redesign spurs City of Madison winter salt route changes, UW campus largely unaffected

Metro redesign spurs City of Madison winter salt route changes, UW campus largely unaffected

by Brianna Davis
November 28, 2023
The Prairie du Chien Correctional Institute may have been the site of more than 20 sexual assaults of inmates by a prison guard.

‘Conditions of Confinement’ legislative package targets Wisconsin prison reform

by Brianna Davis
November 25, 2023
Mecha de UW-Madison moves to Red Gym due to construction

Mecha de UW-Madison moves to Red Gym due to construction

by Brianna Davis
November 17, 2023
Weather, overcrowding can delay campus bus routes, students say

Weather, overcrowding can delay campus bus routes, students say

by Brianna Davis
November 17, 2023
Starbucks rejects State Street request for sharps disposal boxes, health organization vouches for necessity

Starbucks rejects State Street request for sharps disposal boxes, health organization vouches for necessity

by Brianna Davis
November 14, 2023
Memo Union, Union Terrace

‘Guaranteed Admission’ bill raises questions among Wisconsin State Assembly members

by Brianna Davis
November 8, 2023
Indigenous Student Center building

UW campus celebrates Native November

by Brianna Davis
November 7, 2023
SSFC approves Wisconsin Black Student Union's eligibility and budget

SSFC approves Wisconsin Black Student Union’s eligibility and budget

by Brianna Davis
November 6, 2023
Evers files lawsuit against Republican legislature, following withholding of UW employee pay raises

Evers files lawsuit against Republican legislature, following withholding of UW employee pay raises

by Brianna Davis
November 1, 2023
SSFC grants Latine Student Union funding, hears The People's Farm, Student Leadership Program budget proposals

SSFC grants Latine Student Union funding, hears The People’s Farm, Student Leadership Program budget proposals

by Brianna Davis
October 31, 2023
Campus organizations host discussion panel on land acknowledgments

Campus organizations host discussion panel on land acknowledgments

by Brianna Davis
October 24, 2023
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Republican state leaders withhold pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees

by Brianna Davis
October 19, 2023
Somali Student Association created to foster community

Somali Student Association created to foster community

by Brianna Davis
October 19, 2023
School of Business soft-launches affordable housing graduate track

School of Business soft-launches affordable housing graduate track

by Brianna Davis
October 16, 2023
Flamingos on Bascom Hill for Fill the Hill. October 6, 2023.

Fill the Hill fundraiser breaks donation records in 2023

by Brianna Davis
October 9, 2023
The Badger Herald archival photo. June 2023. Photo by Cat Carroll.

UW campuses stage walkouts in protest of Oshkosh furloughs, layoffs

by Brianna Davis
October 3, 2023
UW Homecoming week to be filled with events, activities, music

UW Homecoming week to be filled with events, activities, music

by Brianna Davis
October 3, 2023
Badger Herald archival photo of Madison Police Department. September 20, 2023.

Community outreach at forefront of Madison violence prevention

by Brianna Davis
September 26, 2023
Flooding in Engineering Centers Building disrupts student schedules

Flooding in Engineering Centers Building disrupts student schedules

by Brianna Davis
September 25, 2023
UWPD recommends alcohol in moderation, buddy system for students on game day

UWPD recommends alcohol in moderation, buddy system for students on game day

by Brianna Davis
September 22, 2023
The Badger Herald archival photo of City Hall. September 20, 2016.

Madison City Council rules on duration times, pet possession

by Brianna Davis
September 21, 2023
The Badger herald archival photo of BCycles. September 7, 2019.

City of Madison approves $60,000 in funding for campus area bike lane improvements

by Brianna Davis
September 18, 2023
Tenant’s rights, responsibilities, resources guide

Tenant’s rights, responsibilities, resources guide

by Brianna Davis
September 15, 2023
Freshmen, transfer students gather in Kohl Center for New Student Convocation

Freshmen, transfer students gather in Kohl Center for New Student Convocation

by Brianna Davis
September 5, 2023
City officials seek community input for Brayton Lot redevelopment

City officials seek community input for Brayton Lot redevelopment

by Brianna Davis
August 29, 2023
Recent election review reveals ineligible voters, shows Wisconsin’s decentralized election system

Recent election review reveals ineligible voters, shows Wisconsin’s decentralized election system

by Brianna Davis
April 14, 2023
Grant Allocation Committee approves operation, event and travel grants for student organizations

Grant Allocation Committee approves operation, event and travel grants for student organizations

by Brianna Davis
March 27, 2023
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