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Harrison Freuck (EIC), Molly DeVore (ME) and Mary Magnuson (ME)

A goodbye letter to my second home

by Harrison Freuck
May 4, 2021
All Aboard: Why high-speed rail is the future of transportation in the U.S., Wisconsin

All Aboard: Why high-speed rail is the future of transportation in the U.S., Wisconsin

by Harrison Freuck
March 23, 2021
MLK symposium

MLK Symposium keynote speaker Isabel Wilkerson reflects on U.S. caste system

by Harrison Freuck
January 25, 2021
Badgers Football Team

Football: Wisconsin’s COVID-19 case count rises to 22 players, staff as of Saturday morning

by Harrison Freuck
October 31, 2020
Football: Looking ahead to Wisconsin's 2020 season

Football: Looking ahead to Wisconsin’s 2020 season

by Harrison Freuck
April 30, 2020
Football: Several Badgers taken during NFL Draft, including Jonathan Taylor, Zack Baun

Football: Several Badgers taken during NFL Draft, including Jonathan Taylor, Zack Baun

by Harrison Freuck
April 25, 2020
UW Athletics: Sports you can do while stuck in quarantine

UW Athletics: Sports you can do while stuck in quarantine

by Harrison Freuck
April 21, 2020
Heralders recommend good quarantine reads

Heralders recommend good quarantine reads

by Harrison Freuck
April 20, 2020
Football: Projecting selections of Badgers in 2020 NFL Draft

Football: Projecting selections of Badgers in 2020 NFL Draft

by Harrison Freuck
April 14, 2020
UW Athletics: Profile of UW Club Baseball's team president, JJ Lamb

UW Athletics: Profile of UW Club Baseball’s team president, JJ Lamb

by Harrison Freuck
April 9, 2020
My day in self-isolation during COVID-19 pandemic

My day in self-isolation during COVID-19 pandemic

by Harrison Freuck
March 26, 2020
Football: Look at Zack Baun's draft stock with April's NFL Draft only weeks away

Football: Look at Zack Baun’s draft stock with April’s NFL Draft only weeks away

by Harrison Freuck
March 25, 2020
Football: Look at Chris Orr's draft stock before April's NFL Draft

Football: Look at Chris Orr’s draft stock before April’s NFL Draft

by Harrison Freuck
March 10, 2020
Badgers Football Team

Football: Look at draft stocks of Erdmann, Moorman before NFL Draft

by Harrison Freuck
March 3, 2020
Men's Basketball: Wisconsin transfer Kobe King commits to Nebraska

Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin transfer Kobe King commits to Nebraska

by Harrison Freuck
February 26, 2020
Men's Basketball: Badgers among best teams in Big Ten when playing at Kohl Center

Men’s Basketball: Badgers among best teams in Big Ten when playing at Kohl Center

by Harrison Freuck
February 25, 2020
Football: Look at Tyler Biadasz's draft stock before NFL Draft

Football: Look at Tyler Biadasz’s draft stock before NFL Draft

by Harrison Freuck
February 25, 2020
Women's Ice Hockey, 1/25

An axe to grind

by Harrison Freuck
February 11, 2020
Football: Look at Quintez Cephus' draft stock before NFL Draft

Football: Look at Quintez Cephus’ draft stock before NFL Draft

by Harrison Freuck
February 11, 2020
Football: Look at Jonathan Taylor's draft stock before NFL Draft

Football: Look at Jonathan Taylor’s draft stock before NFL Draft

by Harrison Freuck
February 4, 2020
Men's Basketball: Kobe King announces departure from UW basketball program

Men’s Basketball: Kobe King announces departure from UW basketball program

by Harrison Freuck
January 29, 2020
Volleyball: Badgers look to bounce back in 2020 behind strong core

Volleyball: Badgers look to bounce back in 2020 behind strong core

by Harrison Freuck
January 28, 2020
Men's Basketball: Wisconsin pulls away late in win over Nebraska

Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin pulls away late in win over Nebraska

by Harrison Freuck
January 21, 2020
UW Athletics: A look ahead at UW's spring sports

UW Athletics: A look ahead at UW’s spring sports

by Harrison Freuck
January 21, 2020
Men's Basketball: Wisconsin upsets Ohio State University in marquee road win

Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin upsets Ohio State University in marquee road win

by Harrison Freuck
January 4, 2020
Football: Q&A with The Daily Emerald's Brady Lim ahead of Rose Bowl matchup with Oregon

Football: Q&A with The Daily Emerald’s Brady Lim ahead of Rose Bowl matchup with Oregon

by Harrison Freuck
December 27, 2019
Volleyball: Wisconsin falls in NCAA Championship match to Stanford

Volleyball: Wisconsin falls in NCAA Championship match to Stanford

by Harrison Freuck
December 21, 2019
UW Athletics: A look at successful fall 2019 in UW Athletics

UW Athletics: A look at successful fall 2019 in UW Athletics

by Harrison Freuck
December 10, 2019
Football: Badgers fall flat in second half, lose to The Ohio State University in Big Ten Championship

Football: Badgers fall flat in second half, lose to The Ohio State University in Big Ten Championship

by Harrison Freuck
December 7, 2019
Football: Wisconsin's path to the College Football Playoff

Football: Wisconsin’s path to the College Football Playoff

by Harrison Freuck
December 4, 2019
Football: Badgers dismantle Minnesota, win Big Ten West

Football: Badgers dismantle Minnesota, win Big Ten West

by Harrison Freuck
November 30, 2019
Football: Wisconsin pulls away late, defeats Purdue in final home game of 2019

Football: Wisconsin pulls away late, defeats Purdue in final home game of 2019

by Harrison Freuck
November 23, 2019
UW Athletics: A look at controversial calls in Wisconsin sports history

UW Athletics: A look at controversial calls in Wisconsin sports history

by Harrison Freuck
November 19, 2019
Football: Wisconsin prevails over Nebraska in matchup of ground-and-pound offenses

Football: Wisconsin prevails over Nebraska in matchup of ground-and-pound offenses

by Harrison Freuck
November 16, 2019
Women’s Hockey: Daryl Watts’ journey from Boston College transfer to Wisconsin star

Women’s Hockey: Daryl Watts’ journey from Boston College transfer to Wisconsin star

by Harrison Freuck
November 5, 2019
Badger Men's Hockey vs Minnesota Duluth

Men’s Hockey: Crease Creatures craziest student section in hockey

by Harrison Freuck
October 29, 2019
Football: Ohio State rolls over Wisconsin in Columbus, ruins Badgers' hopes for CFP

Football: Ohio State rolls over Wisconsin in Columbus, ruins Badgers’ hopes for CFP

by Harrison Freuck
October 26, 2019
A talk with Matt Lepay, radio announcer for Badger basketball, football

A talk with Matt Lepay, radio announcer for Badger basketball, football

by Harrison Freuck
October 22, 2019
Football: Following dominant win over Michigan State, Wisconsin looks to continue winning ways against Illinois

Football: Following dominant win over Michigan State, Wisconsin looks to continue winning ways against Illinois

by Harrison Freuck
October 17, 2019
UW Athletics: An examination into argument over student-athlete compensation

UW Athletics: An examination into argument over student-athlete compensation

by Harrison Freuck
October 8, 2019
Football: Wisconsin rolls through Kent State en route to fifth straight victory

Football: Wisconsin rolls through Kent State en route to fifth straight victory

by Harrison Freuck
October 5, 2019
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez and Senior AD Justin Doherty announced the 10-year, $96 million deal Friday afternoon

Report shows UW Athletics economic impact down compared to 2011

by Harrison Freuck
October 1, 2019
Football: Wisconsin scuffles against Northwestern, able to escape with victory at home

Football: Wisconsin scuffles against Northwestern, able to escape with victory at home

by Harrison Freuck
September 28, 2019
Quirky and funny, "Jexi" is a must-see for fans of contemporary comedy

Quirky and funny, “Jexi” is a must-see for fans of contemporary comedy

by Harrison Freuck
September 25, 2019
Football: Previewing Big Ten West before major conference games

Football: Previewing Big Ten West before major conference games

by Harrison Freuck
September 24, 2019
Bucky Badger

Bucky Badger: History, people behind beloved mascot

by Harrison Freuck
September 17, 2019
Forward Madison FC: Flamingos get huge win in Richmond behind large group of road supporters

Forward Madison FC: Flamingos get huge win in Richmond behind large group of road supporters

by Harrison Freuck
September 16, 2019
Women's Volleyball: Kelly Sheffield shines light on team depth for upcoming season

Women’s Volleyball: Kelly Sheffield shines light on team depth for upcoming season

by Harrison Freuck
September 10, 2019
Men's Basketball: Wisconsin searches for new identity post-Happ

Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin searches for new identity post-Happ

by Harrison Freuck
September 10, 2019
Volleyball: Wisconsin falls to Marquette, Baylor in HotelRED Invitational

Volleyball: Wisconsin falls to Marquette, Baylor in HotelRED Invitational

by Harrison Freuck
September 9, 2019
Cross Country: Wisconsin opens season at home at Badger Classic

Cross Country: Wisconsin opens season at home at Badger Classic

by Harrison Freuck
September 5, 2019
Badger volleyball to take on Marquette, Baylor at home

Badger volleyball to take on Marquette, Baylor at home

by Harrison Freuck
September 4, 2019
Women's Volleyball: Wisconsin looks to take a step forward after Elite Eight exit last season

Women’s Volleyball: Wisconsin looks to take a step forward after Elite Eight exit last season

by Harrison Freuck
September 4, 2019
Forward Madison FC: Flamingos gear up for final stretch as they hope to make playoffs in inaugural season

Forward Madison FC: Flamingos gear up for final stretch as they hope to make playoffs in inaugural season

by Harrison Freuck
September 4, 2019
Why you should invest in a Red Card

Why you should invest in a Red Card

by Harrison Freuck
July 25, 2019
An examination of intramural sports at UW

An examination of intramural sports at UW

by Harrison Freuck
July 25, 2019
Where are they now: Wisconsin Football

Where are they now: Wisconsin Football

by Harrison Freuck
July 25, 2019
Men's tennis: Wisconsin falls to Minnesota in first round of Big Ten tournament

Men’s tennis: Wisconsin falls to Minnesota in first round of Big Ten tournament

by Harrison Freuck
April 29, 2019
Forward Madison FC: Flamingos mount comeback victory against Orlando City, look ahead to home opener

Forward Madison FC: Flamingos mount comeback victory against Orlando City, look ahead to home opener

by Harrison Freuck
April 23, 2019
Men's tennis: Wisconsin splits home series against Northwestern, Illinois

Men’s tennis: Wisconsin splits home series against Northwestern, Illinois

by Harrison Freuck
April 22, 2019
Men's tennis: Wisconsin closes out regular season with home matchups against Northwestern, Illinois

Men’s tennis: Wisconsin closes out regular season with home matchups against Northwestern, Illinois

by Harrison Freuck
April 18, 2019
Men's soccer: Wisconsin takes on Creighton this weekend in penultimate spring game

Men’s soccer: Wisconsin takes on Creighton this weekend in penultimate spring game

by Harrison Freuck
April 18, 2019
Forward Madison FC: Badgers and Flamingos face off in intercity scrimmage

Forward Madison FC: Badgers and Flamingos face off in intercity scrimmage

by Harrison Freuck
April 17, 2019
Danny Block stands atop the winner's podium after placing first in the discus at the 2012 Big Ten Outdoor Track Championships.

Track and Field: Badgers put up impressive performances at Arizona’s Sun Angel Classic

by Harrison Freuck
April 9, 2019
Men's tennis: Badgers split weekend matchups against Indiana, Purdue

Men’s tennis: Badgers split weekend matchups against Indiana, Purdue

by Harrison Freuck
April 8, 2019
Forward Madison FC: Team opens regular season on road against Chattanooga

Forward Madison FC: Team opens regular season on road against Chattanooga

by Harrison Freuck
April 4, 2019
Men's basketball: Ethan Happ earns second-team All-American honors

Men’s basketball: Ethan Happ earns second-team All-American honors

by Harrison Freuck
April 2, 2019
Volleyball: Badgers overpower Green Bay in opening match of spring season

Volleyball: Badgers overpower Green Bay in opening match of spring season

by Harrison Freuck
April 2, 2019
Men's tennis: Badgers fall to ranked Ohio State, Penn State over weekend

Men’s tennis: Badgers fall to ranked Ohio State, Penn State over weekend

by Harrison Freuck
April 1, 2019
Men's basketball: Wisconsin struggles in Big Ten Tournament Semifinal with loss to Michigan State

Men’s basketball: Wisconsin struggles in Big Ten Tournament Semifinal with loss to Michigan State

by Harrison Freuck
March 16, 2019
Men's basketball: Badgers sneak past surging Cornhuskers in Big Ten Quarterfinals

Men’s basketball: Badgers sneak past surging Cornhuskers in Big Ten Quarterfinals

by Harrison Freuck
March 15, 2019
Forward Madison FC: UW alumnus looking forward to upcoming exhibition match against Badgers

Forward Madison FC: UW alumnus looking forward to upcoming exhibition match against Badgers

by Harrison Freuck
March 12, 2019
Men's basketball: Wisconsin avoids upset in regular season finale against Ohio State, clinch double-bye in Big Ten Tournament

Men’s basketball: Wisconsin avoids upset in regular season finale against Ohio State, clinch double-bye in Big Ten Tournament

by Harrison Freuck
March 10, 2019
Men's basketball: No. 21 Wisconsin dominates Iowa on Senior Night

Men’s basketball: No. 21 Wisconsin dominates Iowa on Senior Night

by Harrison Freuck
March 7, 2019
Men's Basketball: Brevin Pritzl may be Wisconsin's secret weapon this postseason

Men’s Basketball: Brevin Pritzl may be Wisconsin’s secret weapon this postseason

by Harrison Freuck
March 5, 2019
Men's basketball: No. 19 Wisconsin get back on track with win over Penn State

Men’s basketball: No. 19 Wisconsin get back on track with win over Penn State

by Harrison Freuck
March 2, 2019
Men's Basketball: Badgers fail to finish in double overtime loss at Indiana

Men’s Basketball: Badgers fail to finish in double overtime loss at Indiana

by Harrison Freuck
February 26, 2019
Why baseball should be brought back to UW

Why baseball should be brought back to UW

by Harrison Freuck
February 26, 2019
Men's basketball: No. 22 Wisconsin grinds out tough victory on road against Northwestern

Men’s basketball: No. 22 Wisconsin grinds out tough victory on road against Northwestern

by Harrison Freuck
February 23, 2019
Men's basketball: No. 22 Wisconsin escapes with win against Illinois despite shooting woes

Men’s basketball: No. 22 Wisconsin escapes with win against Illinois despite shooting woes

by Harrison Freuck
February 18, 2019
Men’s basketball: No. 20 Wisconsin goes cold late, falls to No. 11 Michigan State 67–59 at the Kohl Center

Men’s basketball: No. 20 Wisconsin goes cold late, falls to No. 11 Michigan State 67–59 at the Kohl Center

by Harrison Freuck
February 12, 2019
Forward Madison FC Head Coach Daryl Shore offers insight, optimism on inaugural season

Forward Madison FC Head Coach Daryl Shore offers insight, optimism on inaugural season

by Harrison Freuck
February 12, 2019
Men's basketball: No. 19 Wisconsin comes up short as No. 7 Michigan wins 61–52 in Ann Arbor

Men’s basketball: No. 19 Wisconsin comes up short as No. 7 Michigan wins 61–52 in Ann Arbor

by Harrison Freuck
February 10, 2019
Men’s basketball: No. 19 Badgers silence Golden Gophers in Minneapolis

Men’s basketball: No. 19 Badgers silence Golden Gophers in Minneapolis

by Harrison Freuck
February 7, 2019
Forward Madison FC: UW alumnus looks to be hometown favorite as new inductee

Forward Madison FC: UW alumnus looks to be hometown favorite as new inductee

by Harrison Freuck
February 5, 2019
Men's basketball: Badgers extend win streak to four after victory over Nebraska

Men’s basketball: Badgers extend win streak to four after victory over Nebraska

by Harrison Freuck
January 30, 2019
Despite cold night from Ethan Happ, Wisconsin holds on late to defeat Illinois

Despite cold night from Ethan Happ, Wisconsin holds on late to defeat Illinois

by Harrison Freuck
January 23, 2019
Men’s basketball: Happ, Wisconsin stun No. 2 Michigan in front of sold-out Kohl Center

Men’s basketball: Happ, Wisconsin stun No. 2 Michigan in front of sold-out Kohl Center

by Harrison Freuck
January 22, 2019
Forward Madison FC ready to bring soccer to Wisconsin community

Forward Madison FC ready to bring soccer to Wisconsin community

by Harrison Freuck
December 11, 2018
Volleyball: No. 6 Badgers fall in Elite Eight heartbreaker to No. 3 Illinois

Volleyball: No. 6 Badgers fall in Elite Eight heartbreaker to No. 3 Illinois

by Harrison Freuck
December 10, 2018
Volleyball: Wisconsin to take on UW-Green Bay in first round of NCAA Tournament

Volleyball: Wisconsin to take on UW-Green Bay in first round of NCAA Tournament

by Harrison Freuck
November 28, 2018
Volleyball: Wisconsin closes out regular season with critical road victories against Rutgers, Penn State

Volleyball: Wisconsin closes out regular season with critical road victories against Rutgers, Penn State

by Harrison Freuck
November 26, 2018
UW Athletic Department/The Badger Herald

Volleyball: No. 7 Wisconsin completes weekend sweep of Ohio State, Maryland in dominant fashion

by Harrison Freuck
November 19, 2018
Volleyball: No. 8 Badgers impressive in bounce-back game against Indiana on Senior Night

Volleyball: No. 8 Badgers impressive in bounce-back game against Indiana on Senior Night

by Harrison Freuck
November 12, 2018
Volleyball: Wisconsin falls to No. 14 Michigan in four sets over weekend

Volleyball: Wisconsin falls to No. 14 Michigan in four sets over weekend

by Harrison Freuck
November 5, 2018
Volleyball: Badgers look to bounce back Sunday against Wolverines

Volleyball: Badgers look to bounce back Sunday against Wolverines

by Harrison Freuck
November 1, 2018
Volleyball: Gophers win in four sets, prove to be too much for Badgers

Volleyball: Gophers win in four sets, prove to be too much for Badgers

by Harrison Freuck
November 1, 2018
Men's soccer: Noah Leibold unseen centerpiece for new look Badgers

Men’s soccer: Noah Leibold unseen centerpiece for new look Badgers

by Harrison Freuck
October 23, 2018
Something special brewing in Milwaukee: How the Crew got this far

Something special brewing in Milwaukee: How the Crew got this far

by Harrison Freuck
October 9, 2018
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