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What contemporary whitewashing says about us and our future

by Matt O’Connor
October 1, 2019

On media violence and the truths we don’t tell

by Matt O’Connor
July 25, 2019

Wage wars: In search of the ‘American dream,’ students are often pushed to accept unpaid internships as necessary evil

by Matt O’Connor
April 16, 2019

As professors, students grapple with recent course controversies, new challenges make for uncertain future

by Matt O’Connor
February 19, 2019

UW students set their sights on local elections to bolster campus representation in city government

by Matt O’Connor
December 11, 2018

Facing rising costs and increasing hostility, student journalists work to hold campus, university accountable

by Matt O’Connor
September 25, 2018

From the desk of the editor: On the importance of getting off campus

by Matt O’Connor
July 27, 2018

Alec Cook will be sentenced tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know.

by Matt O’Connor
June 20, 2018

Amidst backlash to family separation policy, Walker sends National Guard troops to southern border

by Matt O’Connor
June 19, 2018

2018 Election: Here are the candidates running for public office in Wisconsin this year

by Matt O’Connor
June 7, 2018

UW to conceal names of Klan-affiliates in Memorial Union

by Matt O’Connor
May 4, 2018

Great power, greater responsibility: The media’s role in reporting, combating rape culture

by Matt O’Connor
May 1, 2018

Chicago man knocked unconscious after confrontation over Saturday night sexual assault

by Matt O’Connor
April 30, 2018

Man arrested after shooting pedestrians with paintball gun from moving car

by Matt O’Connor
April 30, 2018

Woman beat unconscious outside Double U after early Sunday altercation

by Matt O’Connor
April 29, 2018

Lawyer pay raise initiative seeks support ahead of Supreme Court hearing

by Matt O’Connor
April 19, 2018

Man arrested in connection with East Johnson Street sexual assault

by Matt O’Connor
April 19, 2018

Report uncovers UW’s history with KKK, recommends improvements for campus climate

by Matt O’Connor
April 19, 2018

University details four reported incidents of burglary, theft at Grainger Hall since Friday

by Matt O’Connor
April 16, 2018

Wisconsin is struggling to attract out-of-state talent

by Matt O’Connor
April 10, 2018

Portillo’s to open East Towne Mall location later this year

by Matt O’Connor
April 5, 2018

Instead of facing removal hearings for homophobic, anti-Semitic comments, Student Judiciary member quietly resigned

by Matt O’Connor
April 3, 2018

Suspect remains at-large after early Sunday morning fight

by Matt O’Connor
April 1, 2018

Court orders Walker to call special elections in vacant state districts

by Matt O’Connor
March 22, 2018

Vox co-founder finds Trump to be conventional on domestic policy, troubling on foreign policy

by Matt O’Connor
March 20, 2018

UPDATE: After conservative push for seg fee opt-out, SSFC official encourages conservative student involvement in ASM

by Matt O’Connor
March 19, 2018

Former Student Judiciary official accused of making homophobic, anti-Semitic remarks in ASM office

by Matt O’Connor
March 12, 2018

Poll finds Wisconsinites favor path-to-citizenship, stronger gun regulations

by Matt O’Connor
March 6, 2018

UW Faculty Senate calls on UW System President to reaffirm commitment to shared governance

by Matt O’Connor
March 6, 2018

ASM Student Judiciary General Counsel resigns, critiquing ‘issue of ethics’ in current session

by Matt O’Connor
March 5, 2018

UPDATE: In light of meal plan protests, UW announces shared governance committee of students, University Housing

by Matt O’Connor
March 2, 2018

Audit finds UW System paid millions more to private foundations than initially reported

by Matt O’Connor
March 2, 2018

Say goodbye to UW’s ‘Cards Against Humanity’ — ‘College Cards’ to shut down after threat of legal action

by Matt O’Connor
February 22, 2018

Cook pleads guilty to five felony counts, forced to register as sex offender

by Matt O’Connor
February 21, 2018

Theta Chi fraternity suspended after drug, alcohol violations

by Matt O’Connor
February 19, 2018

Cook pleads guilty to five of 21 outstanding charges, now awaits sentencing hearing

by Matt O’Connor
February 19, 2018

SSFC representatives Madden, Alzaidi introduce recommendation to offer subsidized Plan B through UHS

by Matt O’Connor
February 13, 2018

University Housing employee reportedly defrauded university of more than $100,000

by Matt O’Connor
February 8, 2018

UW to cover tuition, segregated fees for middle, low-income students

by Matt O’Connor
February 8, 2018

UW System president takes heat for ‘divisive’ comments about shared governance committees

by Matt O’Connor
February 5, 2018

MPD officers prevent potential suicide at University Avenue apartment building

by Matt O’Connor
February 5, 2018

Saturday night sexual assault reported at unknown fraternity

by Matt O’Connor
February 4, 2018

State Legislature creates Black and Latino caucus in honor of POC contributions

by Matt O’Connor
February 1, 2018

Insert Apparel founder Eneale Pickett comes out with new line focused on self-care

by Matt O’Connor
January 30, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidates discuss employment, healthcare, at forum

by Matt O’Connor
January 29, 2018

UHS discusses possibilities of offering subsidized emergency contraception in vending machines on campus

by Matt O’Connor
January 26, 2018

Walker’s State of the State address met with mixed reactions

by Matt O’Connor
January 25, 2018

Student activists discuss social justice, intersectionality at MLK Day celebration

by Matt O’Connor
January 23, 2018

Madison man plummets 13 feet from State Street parking garage after punching departing car

by Matt O’Connor
January 22, 2018

Burglar steals laptops, gaming system from UW students’ unlocked apartment

by Matt O’Connor
January 22, 2018

Badger football fans can expect higher ticket prices next season

by Matt O’Connor
January 19, 2018

MPD assist Chicago detectives in arresting brothers wanted for homicide

by Matt O’Connor
January 19, 2018

Police respond to reports of animal cruelty in University Avenue apartment

by Matt O’Connor
January 19, 2018

SERF to be renamed the ‘Nick’ in honor of Nicholas family

by Matt O’Connor
January 18, 2018

Soglin announces gubernatorial candidacy to mixed reactions

by Matt O’Connor
January 10, 2018

State Street barber arrested for shaving head, snipping ears of Madison man

by Matt O’Connor
December 28, 2017

Business school dean steps down for faculty position

by Matt O’Connor
December 19, 2017

Man arrested for taking pictures in Witte women’s restroom

by Matt O’Connor
December 19, 2017

UW officials, students discuss concerns surrounding campus climate survey, dining hall policy

by Matt O’Connor
December 13, 2017

Dept. of Justice fears Eau Claire lawsuit could jeopardize Foxconn deal

by Matt O’Connor
December 11, 2017

Expert stresses immediate action to combat public health disparities

by Matt O’Connor
December 6, 2017

Former State Senate staffer received $75,000 in lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, discrimination

by Matt O’Connor
December 6, 2017

UW students confront ASM council members over privately funded trip to Israel

by Matt O’Connor
December 6, 2017

Milwaukee Rep. accused of kissing women without consent stripped of committee positions

by Matt O’Connor
December 5, 2017

In wake of cuts to federal research funding, UW develops new research submission tool

by Matt O’Connor
December 5, 2017

SSFC approves bus pass, WSUM budgets

by Matt O’Connor
December 5, 2017

UPDATE: Former undergraduate global health certificate advisor dies in weekend accident

by Matt O’Connor
December 3, 2017

Wisconsin legislator accused of kissing two women without consent

by Matt O’Connor
December 1, 2017

UW Health announces target of $80 million in reduced expenses

by Matt O’Connor
November 30, 2017

Student panel largely divided along partisan lines in its attitudes toward Board of Regents policy

by Matt O’Connor
November 29, 2017

Madison woman sexually assaulted, battered by Uber driver

by Matt O’Connor
November 28, 2017

City finance committee votes to increase funding for youth employment program

by Matt O’Connor
November 27, 2017

Walker signs new council aimed at combating homelessness into law

by Matt O’Connor
November 27, 2017

UW freshmen forced to return stolen tree to Frances street

by Matt O’Connor
November 21, 2017

Dane County Board approves plans for new $76 million jail amid protests

by Matt O’Connor
November 21, 2017

UW economics professor discusses future of health insurance reform

by Matt O’Connor
November 16, 2017

Chancellor Blank speaks about role of Christian morality, ethics in market economics

by Matt O’Connor
November 15, 2017

Walker appoints first female head of state agriculture department

by Matt O’Connor
November 13, 2017

Wisconsin passes resolution calling for a constitutional convention

by Matt O’Connor
November 8, 2017

Amid protests, Foxconn deal finalized in closed session meeting

by Matt O’Connor
November 8, 2017

Walker signs executive order creating special election to replace former Rep. Cory Mason

by Matt O’Connor
November 7, 2017

Bassett Street building damaged in late night shooting

by Matt O’Connor
November 7, 2017

Student leaders, organizations react to the campus climate report

by Matt O’Connor
November 6, 2017

UW campus climate report reveals minority students have less positive experiences than majority students

by Matt O’Connor
November 1, 2017

Wisconsin home to widest gap in well-being between white and black children, report finds

by Matt O’Connor
October 25, 2017

‘Once Upon a Time’ screenwriters announced as 2017 winter commencement speakers

by Matt O’Connor
October 25, 2017

UW experts, student leaders examine low voter turnout in light of Big Ten Voting Challenge

by Matt O’Connor
October 24, 2017

Renowned author says Trump personifies 19th century ‘mobocratic spirit’

by Matt O’Connor
October 23, 2017

New freshmen representatives elected to ASM

by Matt O’Connor
October 19, 2017

Board of Regents free speech resolution met with mixed reactions on campus

by Matt O’Connor
October 17, 2017

SSFC approves Muslim Student Association budget after contentious debate

by Matt O’Connor
October 16, 2017

Student, government leaders advocate for gun control in light of campus carry legislation

by Matt O’Connor
October 11, 2017

Campus leaders advocate for out-of-state student voting rights

by Matt O’Connor
October 11, 2017

Professors discuss political, social, public health implications of 2017 Go Big Read Book

by Matt O’Connor
October 9, 2017

Outspoken, conservative state representative Bob Gannon dies at 58

by Matt O’Connor
October 4, 2017

Foxconn announces plans to build factory in Racine County

by Matt O’Connor
October 4, 2017

City-County Committee calls for public bathroom facilities for homeless community

by Matt O’Connor
October 2, 2017

UW professor aims to help caregivers communicate with doctors

by Matt O’Connor
September 28, 2017

SSFC holds hearing on Black Student Union funding eligibility

by Matt O’Connor
September 26, 2017

Berquam meets with Muslim students to discuss visibility, safety on campus

by Matt O’Connor
September 20, 2017

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