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Letter to the Editor: American Climate Corps will help secure just environmental future

Letter to the Editor: American Climate Corps will help secure just environmental future

by Letter to the Editor
February 5, 2024
Letter to the Editor: US Forest Service must reevaluate logging project in northern Wisconsin

Letter to the Editor: US Forest Service must reevaluate logging project in northern Wisconsin

by Letter to the Editor
December 6, 2023
UW Law School must explore cohort tuition system to increase transparency about education costs

UW Law School must explore cohort tuition system to increase transparency about education costs

by Letter to the Editor
February 7, 2023
Letter to the Editor: The world we inherit depends on our vote

Letter to the Editor: The world we inherit depends on our vote

by Letter to the Editor
September 19, 2022
The McBurney Resource Center serves more than 900 students each academic year, and recently moved to a new location on East Campus Mall. Staffers say students may not know they qualify for services because the center provides accommodations for those with physical and/or psychological conditions.

Letter to the Editor: UW must recenter disabled perspectives in academia

by Letter to the Editor
July 14, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Access to abortion care is a matter of educational equity for Wisconsin students

Letter to the Editor: Access to abortion care is a matter of educational equity for Wisconsin students

by Letter to the Editor
July 1, 2022
Letter to the Editor: UW must do better by its Asian community

Letter to the Editor: UW must do better by its Asian community

by Letter to the Editor
June 30, 2022
Letter to the Editor: UW must take steps to restore composting program

Letter to the Editor: UW must take steps to restore composting program

by Letter to the Editor
May 5, 2022
Dorms COVID-19 isolation photo

Letter to the Editor: ‘Return to normal’ feels like dismissal of what we have lost

by Letter to the Editor
May 5, 2022
Letter to the Editor: It’s time to say goodbye to international student fees

Letter to the Editor: It’s time to say goodbye to international student fees

by Letter to the Editor
May 3, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Wisconsin must stop Line 5 relocation, prevent Enbridge from polluting our land, waterways

Letter to the Editor: Wisconsin must stop Line 5 relocation, prevent Enbridge from polluting our land, waterways

by Letter to the Editor
April 14, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Lack of UW campus diversity is hurting student potential

Letter to the Editor: Lack of UW campus diversity is hurting student potential

by Letter to the Editor
April 6, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Madison must defund its police, refer funds to community programs

Letter to the Editor: Madison must defund its police, refer funds to community programs

by Letter to the Editor
April 5, 2022
Letter to the Editor: UW must pay student employees living wage

Letter to the Editor: UW must pay student employees living wage

by Letter to the Editor
March 28, 2022
Employees at Der Rathskeller scurry to serve customers who have come in to check out the location's structural renovations and menu changes.

Letter to the Editor: Vote yes on referendum for livable UW student employee wages

by Letter to the Editor
March 22, 2022
Letter to the Editor: UW is falling behind in its support for survivors

Letter to the Editor: UW is falling behind in its support for survivors

by Letter to the Editor
February 1, 2022
Letter to the Editor: UW System-wide student governance would address representation issues

Letter to the Editor: UW System-wide student governance would address representation issues

by Letter to the Editor
December 8, 2021
Madison, WI redistricting map depicting Concept 5a

Letter to the Editor: Wisconsin’s redistricting process needs to change

by Letter to the Editor
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Wisconsin has a nitrate pollution problem

Letter to the Editor: Wisconsin has a nitrate pollution problem

by Letter to the Editor
October 13, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Climate change proudly sponsored by UW alumni donations

Letter to the Editor: Climate change proudly sponsored by UW alumni donations

by Letter to the Editor
April 13, 2021
Letter to the Editor: UW Saving the Planet? Not yet

Letter to the Editor: UW Saving the Planet? Not yet

by Letter to the Editor
March 11, 2021
Letter to the Editor: America is still failing those with disabilities

Letter to the Editor: America is still failing those with disabilities

by Letter to the Editor
March 10, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Gov. Evers must invest in environmentally friendly means of transportation

Letter to the Editor: Gov. Evers must invest in environmentally friendly means of transportation

by Letter to the Editor
October 14, 2020
Letter to Editor: UWDC urges UW to divest from fossil fuel use

Letter to Editor: UWDC urges UW to divest from fossil fuel use

by Letter to the Editor
October 12, 2020
Letter to Editor: Student activists are tired of Blank's failures to address racial injustice on campus

Letter to Editor: Student activists are tired of Blank’s failures to address racial injustice on campus

by Letter to the Editor
October 8, 2020
Letter to the Editor: With apathy in government task forces, Wisconsinites need to advocate for environmental action

Letter to the Editor: With apathy in government task forces, Wisconsinites need to advocate for environmental action

by Letter to the Editor
September 8, 2020
Badger$ense: COVID-19’s impact on the stock market — understanding what it means

Badger$ense: COVID-19’s impact on the stock market — understanding what it means

by Letter to the Editor
April 21, 2020
Badger$ense: Spring cleaning — tidying up your credit score

Badger$ense: Spring cleaning — tidying up your credit score

by Letter to the Editor
March 24, 2020
Work of getting a new job doesn't end after writing the resume

Badger$ense — the best way to read a job offer

by Letter to the Editor
February 18, 2020
UW must commit to 100% renewable energy

UW must commit to 100% renewable energy

by Letter to the Editor
December 4, 2019
Common Cents: Holiday shopping on a budget

Common Cents: Holiday shopping on a budget

by Letter to the Editor
November 19, 2019
'Experience doesn't pay the bills': Interns deserve to be paid

‘Experience doesn’t pay the bills’: Interns deserve to be paid

by Letter to the Editor
November 13, 2019
Common Cents: Fall can be a scary time for your spending plan

Common Cents: Fall can be a scary time for your spending plan

by Letter to the Editor
October 15, 2019
Letter to the Editor: It's time to bring Safe Harbor to Wisconsin

Letter to the Editor: It’s time to bring Safe Harbor to Wisconsin

by Letter to the Editor
October 2, 2019
Common cents: Back-to-school budget tips

Common cents: Back-to-school budget tips

by Letter to the Editor
September 17, 2019
Letter to the Editor: If UW cares about indigenous students, it must denounce TMT project, defend Mauna Kea

Letter to the Editor: If UW cares about indigenous students, it must denounce TMT project, defend Mauna Kea

by Letter to the Editor
July 29, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Supreme Court election results show youth vote is critical to progressive victory

Letter to the Editor: Supreme Court election results show youth vote is critical to progressive victory

by Letter to the Editor
April 11, 2019
Letter to the Editor: UW recognizes need for sexual assault reporting software and is dedicated to supporting students

Letter to the Editor: UW recognizes need for sexual assault reporting software and is dedicated to supporting students

by Letter to the Editor
April 8, 2019
UW has space for students of color on social media — just not on campus

UW has space for students of color on social media — just not on campus

by Letter to the Editor
March 13, 2019
Letter to the Editor: The practice of cops in schools must be arrested

Letter to the Editor: The practice of cops in schools must be arrested

by Letter to the Editor
March 13, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Save the lives of those who save ours

Letter to the Editor: Save the lives of those who save ours

by Letter to the Editor
March 12, 2019
Letter to the Editor: The normalization and romanticization of stalking does no one good

Letter to the Editor: The normalization and romanticization of stalking does no one good

by Letter to the Editor
March 11, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Students have a lot on their plates — but not enough food

Letter to the Editor: Students have a lot on their plates — but not enough food

by Letter to the Editor
March 6, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Students suffer from lack of accessibility to mental health services

Letter to the Editor: Students suffer from lack of accessibility to mental health services

by Letter to the Editor
March 4, 2019
Letter to the Editor: UW still lacks safe spaces for students of color, continued work toward inclusivity is essential

Letter to the Editor: UW still lacks safe spaces for students of color, continued work toward inclusivity is essential

by Letter to the Editor
February 26, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Unprecedented weather calls for innovative solutions

Letter to the Editor: Unprecedented weather calls for innovative solutions

by Letter to the Editor
February 7, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Sometimes, climate change is a good thing

Letter to the Editor: Sometimes, climate change is a good thing

by Letter to the Editor
February 6, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Midterm election results another reminder of staunch Republican gerrymandering

Letter to the Editor: Midterm election results another reminder of staunch Republican gerrymandering

by Letter to the Editor
November 12, 2018
Jan. 29, 2018

Letter to the Editor: Birthright citizenship is fundamental for a diverse citizenry

by Letter to the Editor
November 5, 2018
Letter to the Editor: Jews will not be defined by those who wish for their demise

Letter to the Editor: Jews will not be defined by those who wish for their demise

by Letter to the Editor
October 30, 2018
Letter to the Editor: In wake of Pittsburgh massacre, UW campus community must show up for its Jewish students

Letter to the Editor: In wake of Pittsburgh massacre, UW campus community must show up for its Jewish students

by Letter to the Editor
October 29, 2018
Letter to the Editor: Domestic violence is an unnoticed epidemic

Letter to the Editor: Domestic violence is an unnoticed epidemic

by Letter to the Editor
October 25, 2018
Letter to the Editor: ASM's purpose is more nuanced than students believe

Letter to the Editor: ASM’s purpose is more nuanced than students believe

by Letter to the Editor
October 22, 2018
Letter to the Editor: UW teaches terrorism through racist lens, narrow perspective

Letter to the Editor: UW teaches terrorism through racist lens, narrow perspective

by Letter to the Editor
September 6, 2018
In wake of Alec Cook sentencing, it's time to address incompetent policing

In wake of Alec Cook sentencing, it’s time to address incompetent policing

by Letter to the Editor
June 22, 2018
Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch

I shouldn’t have to legitimize my existence as Republican woman

by Letter to the Editor
May 3, 2018
Students deserve space to pray, meditate, relax regardless of religious affiliation

Students deserve space to pray, meditate, relax regardless of religious affiliation

by Letter to the Editor
April 16, 2018
UW must protest environmental injustice — starting with abandoning MGE in favor of renewable energy

UW must protest environmental injustice — starting with abandoning MGE in favor of renewable energy

by Letter to the Editor
April 4, 2018
Here's why segregated fees are the worst

Here’s why segregated fees are the worst

by Letter to the Editor
March 22, 2018
University segregated fees do not discriminate based on political affiliation

University segregated fees do not discriminate based on political affiliation

by Letter to the Editor
March 20, 2018
University remains committed to promoting inclusion across spectrums

University remains committed to promoting inclusion across spectrums

by Letter to the Editor
March 16, 2018
Spending her winter break volunteering at a daycare in Mexico was an easy choice to make for UW sophomore Kristen Kelly.

Letter to the Editor: Volunteerism benefits personal, social, academic aspects of student life

by Letter to the Editor
March 15, 2018
Letter to the Editor: UW erases radical history of International Women’s Day

Letter to the Editor: UW erases radical history of International Women’s Day

by Letter to the Editor
March 7, 2018
Letter to the Editor: It's time to acknowledge homeless, foster youth in higher education

Letter to the Editor: It’s time to acknowledge homeless, foster youth in higher education

by Letter to the Editor
March 1, 2018
Supreme court race extremely significant, voter turnout should reflect that

Supreme court race extremely significant, voter turnout should reflect that

by Letter to the Editor
February 19, 2018
Funding stem cell research crucial for scientific advancement, should not be inhibited by politicians

Funding stem cell research crucial for scientific advancement, should not be inhibited by politicians

by Letter to the Editor
February 6, 2018
Credit requirements aren't just a business school problem

Credit requirements aren’t just a business school problem

by Letter to the Editor
February 1, 2018
UHS must adjust weekend schedule to accommodate hellish flu season

UHS must adjust weekend schedule to accommodate hellish flu season

by Letter to the Editor
January 30, 2018
Increasing public defender pay crucial in defense of Constitution

Increasing public defender pay crucial in defense of Constitution

by Letter to the Editor
January 30, 2018
From Gordons to federal government, policies making assumptions about consumer desires are unfair

From Gordons to federal government, policies making assumptions about consumer desires are unfair

by Letter to the Editor
December 11, 2017
Mandatory dining hall plan far too simple, disregards nuance of dining needs

Mandatory dining hall plan far too simple, disregards nuance of dining needs

by Letter to the Editor
December 7, 2017
University dining policy overlooks students of faith

University dining policy overlooks students of faith

by Letter to the Editor
December 6, 2017
Student workers shouldn't be subjected to uneven treatment

Student workers shouldn’t be subjected to uneven treatment

by Letter to the Editor
December 4, 2017
Walker's tuition freeze benefits students

Walker’s tuition freeze benefits students

by Letter to the Editor
December 4, 2017
After a pattern of shortcomings, it's time to reevaluate the two-party system

After a pattern of shortcomings, it’s time to reevaluate the two-party system

by Letter to the Editor
November 30, 2017
Why I decided to bring Jordan Peterson to our campus

Why I decided to bring Jordan Peterson to our campus

by Letter to the Editor
November 21, 2017
Sexual assault survivors deserve an effective justice system

Sexual assault survivors deserve an effective justice system

by Letter to the Editor
November 14, 2017
Voting has never been more important for students than it is now

Voting has never been more important for students than it is now

by Letter to the Editor
November 8, 2017
Students need hygiene product accessibility now

Students need hygiene product accessibility now

by Letter to the Editor
November 8, 2017
Lead exposure in drinking water egregious problem

Lead exposure in drinking water egregious problem

by Letter to the Editor
November 2, 2017
Millennial generation has not faced true hardship

Millennial generation has not faced true hardship

by Letter to the Editor
October 26, 2017
Shouting down conservative speakers will only further polarize American politics

Board of Regents free speech decision must be repealed immediately

by Letter to the Editor
October 23, 2017
Despite opposition, Muslim Student Association fully deserves SSFC funding

Despite opposition, Muslim Student Association fully deserves SSFC funding

by Letter to the Editor
October 19, 2017
If you're shocked by #MeToo, you're actively contributing to the problem

If you’re shocked by #MeToo, you’re actively contributing to the problem

by Letter to the Editor
October 17, 2017
Columbus day commemorates a murderer

Columbus day commemorates a murderer

by Letter to the Editor
October 16, 2017
UHS committed to providing holistic care for students

UHS committed to providing holistic care for students

by Letter to the Editor
October 12, 2017
Shouting down conservative speakers will only further polarize American politics

There are better ways to protect free speech than punishing those who disagree

by Letter to the Editor
October 10, 2017
Letter to the Editor: UW System more tolerant of hate than those who stand against it

Letter to the Editor: UW System more tolerant of hate than those who stand against it

by Letter to the Editor
October 10, 2017
Campus carry has been and will always be a bad idea

Campus carry has been and will always be a bad idea

by Letter to the Editor
October 5, 2017
Calling social science degrees a waste of time is ridiculous

Calling social science degrees a waste of time is ridiculous

by Letter to the Editor
October 5, 2017
Letter to the Editor: NFL anthem protests constitutional, but harm more than help

Letter to the Editor: NFL anthem protests constitutional, but harm more than help

by Letter to the Editor
September 27, 2017
If Eneale Pickett’s video makes you uncomfortable, it worked

If Eneale Pickett’s video makes you uncomfortable, it worked

by Letter to the Editor
September 25, 2017
Letter to the Editor: As first responders work down south, first responders at home should be appreciated

Letter to the Editor: As first responders work down south, first responders at home should be appreciated

by Letter to the Editor
September 14, 2017
Letter to the Editor: DACA's demise a win for real American values

Letter to the Editor: DACA’s demise a win for real American values

by Letter to the Editor
September 12, 2017
Letter to the Editor: Speaking out against Israel cannot be conflated with 'anti-Semitism'

Letter to the Editor: Speaking out against Israel cannot be conflated with ‘anti-Semitism’

by Letter to the Editor
September 11, 2017
Letter to the Editor: Not all statues with ties to the Confederacy deserve to be removed

Letter to the Editor: Not all statues with ties to the Confederacy deserve to be removed

by Letter to the Editor
September 7, 2017
Finding hope in the eye of the hurricane

Finding hope in the eye of the hurricane

by Letter to the Editor
September 7, 2017
Why it's so important we support our police

Why it’s so important we support our police

by Letter to the Editor
May 4, 2017
Pursuing equity is short-sighted, must be abolished

Pursuing equity is short-sighted, must be abolished

by Letter to the Editor
May 3, 2017
The Heartland Farm Sanctuary is a haven for animals and people alike

The Heartland Farm Sanctuary is a haven for animals and people alike

by Letter to the Editor
May 2, 2017
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