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The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
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Julien Payen, Sports Editor

Julien Payen is a sports editor at The Badger Herald. He is a sophomore majoring in journalism and Spanish, with a certificate in sports communication. He is from Gaithersburg, Maryland and enjoys covering soccer, hockey and tennis matches. He posts his sports photography on Instagram @julienp_photography and hopes to turn his passion into a lifelong career.

All content by Julien Payen
UW Women's basketball team faces #2 ranked UCLA. February 26, 2025.

Women’s Basketball: Robin Pingeton named head coach, star players to leave Madison

by Julien Payen
April 1, 2025
John Tonje at the press conference after a loss to Penn State. March 8, 2025.

Men’s Basketball: March Madness run ends in 91-89 loss against BYU

by Julien Payen
March 23, 2025
Sports editors Taylor Kaufman and Julien Payen and sports associate editors Ryan Witt and Henry Mehring are vying to create the perfect March Madness bracket. March 19, 2025.

Badger Herald staff make their picks for March Madness

by Julien Payen
March 19, 2025
John Tonje at the press conference after a loss to Penn State. March 8, 2025.

Men’s Basketball: Badgers fall at final hurdle, lose 59-53 to Michigan in Big Ten Championship

by Julien Payen
March 17, 2025
2/25 Wisconsin vs Washington Basketball

Men’s Basketball: Badgers defeat Wildcats, advance to Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

by Julien Payen
March 14, 2025
Badger Women's Hockey players celebrate after a goal against Michigan State. March 1, 2025.

Women’s Hockey: Badgers crowned champion of WCHA tournament, earn top seed in NCAA tournament

by Julien Payen
March 10, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of the Wisconsin men's tennis team.

Men’s Tennis: Badgers open conference play, lose 5-2 against Northwestern

by Julien Payen
March 9, 2025
UW women's hockey players gather in a huddle. March 1, 2025.

Women’s Hockey: Wisconsin defeats Minnesota Duluth 3-1, advances to WCHA Championship game

by Julien Payen
March 8, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of the Wisconsin men's tennis team.

Tennis: Men’s, women’s programs kick off 2025 season filled with new talent

by Julien Payen
February 12, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of the UW women's basketball team. January 31, 2024.

Women’s Basketball: Star transfers boost Badgers, look to turn around Big Ten record

by Julien Payen
February 5, 2025
The Badgers faced off against the Gophers. October 18, 2024.

Women’s Hockey: Badgers enjoy great first half of season, remain unanimous No. 1

by Julien Payen
December 12, 2024
The Badgers huddling against Oregon. November 17, 2024.

Football: Badgers fall to 5-5, give up late field goal to No. 1 Oregon Ducks

by Julien Payen
November 17, 2024
The Wisconsin Men's Basketball team beat the University of Arizona 103-88 Friday night. November 15, 2024.

Men’s Basketball: Badgers down No. 9 Arizona Wildcats 103-88 in historic fashion

by Julien Payen
November 17, 2024
Badger Wide Receiver Vinny Anthony II. October 27, 2024.

Football: Hawkeyes handle Badgers in 42-10 win

by Julien Payen
November 3, 2024
UW Men's Soccer team celebrates. September 16, 2024.

Soccer: Men’s and Women’s programs wind down seasons, prepare for Big Ten Championship

by Julien Payen
October 30, 2024
The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

Football: Nittany Lions nullify Badgers 28-13

by Julien Payen, Sports Editor
October 27, 2024
Braedyn Locke throws under pressure. October 19, 2024.

Football: Badgers wallop Wildcats 23-3

by Julien Payen, Sports Editor
October 20, 2024
Tawee Walker and teammates celebrate in the End Zone. October 5, 2024.

Football: Badgers roll past Rutgers 42-7

by Julien Payen
October 12, 2024
Badger Running Back Tawee Walker takes it into the End Zone. October 5, 2024.

Football: Badgers steamroll Boilermakers 52-6

by Julien Payen
October 6, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Max Klesmit. Jan. 21, 2024.

Basketball: Men’s and Women’s programs announce schedules for 24-25 season

by Julien Payen
October 1, 2024
The Badgers defeated UCLA 4-1 Monday evening. September 17, 2024.

Men’s Soccer: No. 8 Badgers bounce back, beat UCLA at home

by Julien Payen
September 22, 2024
Van Dyke in the season opener against South Dakota. 8/29/24

Football: Van Dyke set to miss rest of season with ACL injury

by Julien Payen
September 17, 2024
Wisconsin vs Alabama. September 14, 2024.

Football: Badgers suffer big loss against No. 4 Alabama

by Julien Payen
September 14, 2024
Mitch Osmond celebrates the opening goal. Sept. 11, 2024.

Forward Madison wins first-ever knockout match at Breese Stevens Field

by Julien Payen
September 12, 2024
Markie Hrvojevic backs up a defender. Sep. 2, 2024.

Men’s Soccer: Badgers improve to 4-0-0, rise to highest national ranking since 2017

by Julien Payen
September 11, 2024
Badger Running back Dilin Jones powers through South Dakota defenders. Sept. 7, 2024.

Football: Badgers outlast South Dakota, improve to 2-0 before Alabama matchup

by Julien Payen
September 8, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of swimming pool. April 27, 2016.

What is going on in the world of UW athletics?

by Julien Payen
July 25, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of the UW football team. November 29, 2023.

Football: Wisconsin makes noise in NFL Draft

by Julien Payen
May 7, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo. March 9, 2019..

Women’s Tennis: Team makes national noise entering postseason play, backed by 17-5 record

by Julien Payen
April 28, 2024
Football: Wisconsin finds success in pre-NFL Draft workouts

Football: Wisconsin finds success in pre-NFL Draft workouts

by Julien Payen
April 9, 2024
Former Badgers in NFL playoffs: Look at their journeys, Super Bowl legacies

Former Badgers in NFL playoffs: Look at their journeys, Super Bowl legacies

by Julien Payen
February 11, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of the UW women's basketball team. January 31, 2024.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Williams rallies Badgers to conference win after fourth quarter scare

by Vincent Hesprich
January 31, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of UW Women's Soccer team. November 6, 2023.

[Photo] Women's Soccer: Badgers defeat Wolverines 1-0 on final matchday, secure Big Ten Championship spot

November 3, 2024
Women's Basketball: Profiling illustrious career of Tiffany Morton

Women’s Basketball: Profiling illustrious career of Tiffany Morton

by Julien Payen
October 14, 2023
Men’s Soccer: Wisconsin improves to 3-0 in conference play, shuts out Maryland

Men’s Soccer: Wisconsin improves to 3-0 in conference play, shuts out Maryland

by Julien Payen
September 26, 2023
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