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For the fourth time, Sargent introduces bill to fully legalize marijuana in Wisconsin

For the fourth time, Sargent introduces bill to fully legalize marijuana in Wisconsin

by Parker Schorr
April 18, 2019
Crumbling foundations: Declining enrollment numbers loom over under-funded humanities departments

Crumbling foundations: Declining enrollment numbers loom over under-funded humanities departments

by Parker Schorr
April 2, 2019
Panel intended to add context to controversial musical 'Miss Saigon' canceled by Overture Center

Panel intended to add context to controversial musical ‘Miss Saigon’ canceled by Overture Center

by Parker Schorr
March 27, 2019
Judge temporarily blocks Republican lame-duck legislation restricting power of governor, attorney general

Judge temporarily blocks Republican lame-duck legislation restricting power of governor, attorney general

by Parker Schorr
March 21, 2019
Campus-area aldermanic district candidates debate ahead of April 2 election

Campus-area aldermanic district candidates debate ahead of April 2 election

by Parker Schorr
March 8, 2019

They were here: Louis Butler, first African American to serve on Wisconsin Supreme Court

by Parker Schorr
February 21, 2019
Suspect charged with five felonies for Langdon Street attack

Suspect charged with five felonies for Langdon Street attack

by Parker Schorr
February 20, 2019
They were here: UW alumnus Virgil Abloh blazes new trails in fashion industry

They were here: UW alumnus Virgil Abloh blazes new trails in fashion industry

by Parker Schorr
February 13, 2019
Colin Kaepernick removed from Black History Month resolution after backlash from Wisconsin GOP lawmakers

Colin Kaepernick removed from Black History Month resolution after backlash from Wisconsin GOP lawmakers

by Parker Schorr
February 13, 2019
J.J. Watt embraces Scott Tolzien after upsetting #1 Ohio State.

J.J. Watt announced as spring commencement speaker

by Parker Schorr
February 6, 2019
Hmong students consistently feel excluded, unwelcome on campus, new research finds

Hmong students consistently feel excluded, unwelcome on campus, new research finds

by Parker Schorr
February 3, 2019
Competing protests at state Capitol end safely after several tense hours

Competing protests at state Capitol end safely after several tense hours

by Parker Schorr
January 13, 2019
UW announces Michigan State professor as new School of Business dean

UW announces Michigan State professor as new School of Business dean

by Parker Schorr
January 9, 2019
Popular deep-dish pizzeria Giordano's will open location in Madison

Popular deep-dish pizzeria Giordano’s will open location in Madison

by Parker Schorr
January 8, 2019
UW System unanimously approves tuition hike for non-residents, professional schools

UW System unanimously approves tuition hike for non-residents, professional schools

by Parker Schorr
December 7, 2018
First Wave scholar announced as student speaker for winter commencement ceremony

First Wave scholar announced as student speaker for winter commencement ceremony

by Parker Schorr
November 28, 2018
The Badger Herald archival photo of City Hall. September 20, 2016.

Two UW freshmen declare candidacy for campus seat on Madison City Council

by Parker Schorr
November 16, 2018
Money Matters: Unprecedented levels of campaign fundraising and election spending characterize 2018 midterm

Money Matters: Unprecedented levels of campaign fundraising and election spending characterize 2018 midterm

by Parker Schorr
November 6, 2018
Woman who drunkenly struck UW student with car in 2017 convicted of homicide

Woman who drunkenly struck UW student with car in 2017 convicted of homicide

by Parker Schorr
October 31, 2018
Evers, Walker tied in polls with less than one week to go until election day

Evers, Walker tied in polls with less than one week to go until election day

by Parker Schorr
October 31, 2018
Road closures, police presence revealed for 'most diverse' Freakfest lineup yet

Road closures, police presence revealed for ‘most diverse’ Freakfest lineup yet

by Parker Schorr
October 24, 2018
Soglin announces 2019 operating budget, includes increased funds for mental health services, police

Soglin announces 2019 operating budget, includes increased funds for mental health services, police

by Parker Schorr
October 3, 2018
Archival photo of President-elect Donald Trump. July 17, 2017.

Is NAFTA the ‘worst trade deal ever?’ Panelists say no

by Parker Schorr
September 26, 2018
Workplace shooting in Middleton leaves four injured, shooter dead

Workplace shooting in Middleton leaves four injured, shooter dead

by Parker Schorr
September 19, 2018
Students could run the risk of

UW defines acceptable, unacceptable protest in recently updated guidelines

by Parker Schorr
September 12, 2018
Terrorism class syllabus prompts critiques of bias, racism in UW political science department

Terrorism class syllabus prompts critiques of bias, racism in UW political science department

by Parker Schorr
September 6, 2018
UW Regents approve budget requests for new construction projects, increased operating funds

UW Regents approve budget requests for new construction projects, increased operating funds

by Parker Schorr
August 27, 2018
MPD investigating after woman becomes latest victim of downtown parking spot rental fraud

MPD investigating after woman becomes latest victim of downtown parking spot rental fraud

by Parker Schorr
August 23, 2018
Badger Herald archival photo of a police car.

Thief reported to have swiped $3000 worth of equipment from amateur photographer

by Parker Schorr
August 23, 2018
UW wide receiver Danny Davis suspended for two games after involvement in sexual assaults becomes public

UW wide receiver Danny Davis suspended for two games after involvement in sexual assaults becomes public

by Parker Schorr
August 22, 2018
Partisan political operatives debate strongest candidates ahead of August primaries

Partisan political operatives debate strongest candidates ahead of August primaries

by Parker Schorr
August 2, 2018
Man arrested for stealing large amount of cash from W. Gorham Street apartment

Man arrested for stealing large amount of cash from W. Gorham Street apartment

by Parker Schorr
July 19, 2018
UW suspends Kappa Sigma after falling television nearly crushes woman at party

UW suspends Kappa Sigma after falling television nearly crushes woman at party

by Parker Schorr
July 5, 2018
UWPD investigating two connected burglaries at University Hospital

UWPD investigating two connected burglaries at University Hospital

by Parker Schorr
June 30, 2018
Questions of constitutionality loom after Supreme Court rules against objections to Republican-drawn state districts

Questions of constitutionality loom after Supreme Court rules against objections to Republican-drawn state districts

by Parker Schorr
June 18, 2018
MPD responds to robbery at Riley's Wines of the World

MPD responds to robbery at Riley’s Wines of the World

by Parker Schorr
June 13, 2018
Suspect at large after punching man in face near Liquid nightclub

Suspect at large after punching man in face near Liquid nightclub

by Parker Schorr
June 8, 2018
Man arrested for battery, disorderly conduct following incident at Pizza Di Roma

Man arrested for battery, disorderly conduct following incident at Pizza Di Roma

by Parker Schorr
May 18, 2018
UW faculty, community leaders launch program to raise income of middle-class Dane County families

UW faculty, community leaders launch program to raise income of middle-class Dane County families

by Parker Schorr
May 16, 2018
Man beaten, stomped on by four men early Wednesday morning

Man beaten, stomped on by four men early Wednesday morning

by Parker Schorr
May 16, 2018
Man suffers facial fractures after being punched in face early Sunday morning

Man suffers facial fractures after being punched in face early Sunday morning

by Parker Schorr
May 14, 2018
Thousands of UW students graduate in cloudy but rainless afternoon at Camp Randall

Thousands of UW students graduate in cloudy but rainless afternoon at Camp Randall

by Parker Schorr
May 12, 2018
From swab to savior: UW student stresses importance of bone marrow donations

From swab to savior: UW student stresses importance of bone marrow donations

by Parker Schorr
May 2, 2018
Rep. Chris Taylor calls for greater student involvement in policy debates

Rep. Chris Taylor calls for greater student involvement in policy debates

by Parker Schorr
May 1, 2018
Warm weather bring 15,000 partiers out for Mifflin Street Block Party

Warm weather bring 15,000 partiers out for Mifflin Street Block Party

by Parker Schorr
April 28, 2018
Out of 318 sexual assaults reported in 2017, UW was able to investigate 11, report finds

Out of 318 sexual assaults reported in 2017, UW was able to investigate 11, report finds

by Parker Schorr
April 25, 2018
Get your poke, teriyaki 50 percent off at Poke Plus this Saturday, following Thursday opening

Get your poke, teriyaki 50 percent off at Poke Plus this Saturday, following Thursday opening

by Parker Schorr
April 25, 2018
Badger Herald archival photo of a sign pointing out an AED.

UW student organization pushes for more AEDs in campus dining halls, residence halls

by Parker Schorr
April 24, 2018
UW economics professor says 2017 tax reform bill is clear example of 'voodoo economics'

UW economics professor says 2017 tax reform bill is clear example of ‘voodoo economics’

by Parker Schorr
April 24, 2018
Annual ‘State of the Air’ report finds particle pollution levels improving, ozone pollution worsening in Wisconsin

Annual ‘State of the Air’ report finds particle pollution levels improving, ozone pollution worsening in Wisconsin

by Parker Schorr
April 19, 2018
Atheists debate Catholics on charity, human rights in annual debate

Atheists debate Catholics on charity, human rights in annual debate

by Parker Schorr
April 12, 2018
UW professor awarded grant to study how to best support student, faculty businesses started at universities

UW professor awarded grant to study how to best support student, faculty businesses started at universities

by Parker Schorr
April 10, 2018
It's getting worse: Author, biologist says ecological conditions fared better in 1960s

It’s getting worse: Author, biologist says ecological conditions fared better in 1960s

by Parker Schorr
April 10, 2018
Woman sexually assaulted by stranger on East Johnson Street early Saturday morning

Woman sexually assaulted by stranger on East Johnson Street early Saturday morning

by Parker Schorr
April 7, 2018
Pocan says Democrats are poised to accomplish significant reforms if able to recapture Congress

Pocan says Democrats are poised to accomplish significant reforms if able to recapture Congress

by Parker Schorr
April 4, 2018
How to ensure 100 percent renewable energy in Madison: Experts say to prioritize solar, market incentives

How to ensure 100 percent renewable energy in Madison: Experts say to prioritize solar, market incentives

by Parker Schorr
April 3, 2018
Increase in robberies challenges how City Council thinks about addressing crime

Increase in robberies challenges how City Council thinks about addressing crime

by Parker Schorr
April 3, 2018
As Trump declares third week of March Poison Prevention Week, Wisconsin State Senate passes bill combating opioid epidemic

As Trump declares third week of March Poison Prevention Week, Wisconsin State Senate passes bill combating opioid epidemic

by Parker Schorr
March 22, 2018
Bill barring Wisconsin agencies from working with companies boycotting Israel passes State Senate

Bill barring Wisconsin agencies from working with companies boycotting Israel passes State Senate

by Parker Schorr
March 21, 2018
UW proposes committee to advise administrators on issues facing undocumented students

UW proposes committee to advise administrators on issues facing undocumented students

by Parker Schorr
March 20, 2018
'Never Trump' conservative tells UW students democracy at risk of collapse under current administration

‘Never Trump’ conservative tells UW students democracy at risk of collapse under current administration

by Parker Schorr
March 19, 2018
Following nationwide protests, Soglin calls for greater gun regulation, law enforcement in schools

Following nationwide protests, Soglin calls for greater gun regulation, law enforcement in schools

by Parker Schorr
March 16, 2018
Thousands of Wisconsin high school students walk out of class, gather at Capitol to demand immediate gun reform

Thousands of Wisconsin high school students walk out of class, gather at Capitol to demand immediate gun reform

by Parker Schorr
March 14, 2018
Berquam, administrators say students hold most power in pressuring university to meet demands

Berquam, administrators say students hold most power in pressuring university to meet demands

by Parker Schorr
March 12, 2018
Hundreds gather in Madison to commemorate 59th Tibetan National Uprising Day, advocate for free Tibet

Hundreds gather in Madison to commemorate 59th Tibetan National Uprising Day, advocate for free Tibet

by Parker Schorr
March 10, 2018
Hospital adds two new programs for those suffering with PTSD, mood disorders

Hospital adds two new programs for those suffering with PTSD, mood disorders

by Parker Schorr
March 8, 2018
Bill aims to stop pharmaceutical price gouging

Bill aims to stop pharmaceutical price gouging

by Parker Schorr
March 8, 2018
As DACA deadline expires, Madison community leaders join to demand action from Congress

As DACA deadline expires, Madison community leaders join to demand action from Congress

by Parker Schorr
March 6, 2018
Cryptocurrency on campus: One-credit class expected to launch at UW this upcoming fall

Cryptocurrency on campus: One-credit class expected to launch at UW this upcoming fall

by Parker Schorr
March 6, 2018
Wisconsin ranks high for lung cancer survival rate, low for access to cancer screening in inaugural report

Wisconsin ranks high for lung cancer survival rate, low for access to cancer screening in inaugural report

by Parker Schorr
March 1, 2018
UW graduates feature high-tech clothing at Paris trade show

UW graduates feature high-tech clothing at Paris trade show

by Parker Schorr
February 27, 2018
SSFC approves Wisconsin Union budget, which raises wages for student workers

SSFC approves Wisconsin Union budget, which raises wages for student workers

by Parker Schorr
February 27, 2018
After Parkland shooting, Soglin calls for municipalities to have more power over gun laws

After Parkland shooting, Soglin calls for municipalities to have more power over gun laws

by Parker Schorr
February 21, 2018
SSFC recommends Blank make emergency contraception more affordable, accessible

SSFC recommends Blank make emergency contraception more affordable, accessible

by Parker Schorr
February 19, 2018
Students explore differences in personal dating experiences from around the globe

Students explore differences in personal dating experiences from around the globe

by Parker Schorr
February 15, 2018
Soglin denounces Trump's infrastructure plan, considers Gov. Walker's approval 'betrayal'

Soglin denounces Trump’s infrastructure plan, considers Gov. Walker’s approval ‘betrayal’

by Parker Schorr
February 13, 2018
In response to faculty sexual misconduct allegations, UW recognizes need for improvement

In response to faculty sexual misconduct allegations, UW recognizes need for improvement

by Parker Schorr
February 13, 2018
Video gaming offers new, exciting way to educate children, researcher says

Video gaming offers new, exciting way to educate children, researcher says

by Parker Schorr
February 13, 2018
Gov. Scott Walker expresses optimism about future of GOP in Wisconsin with College Republicans

Gov. Scott Walker expresses optimism about future of GOP in Wisconsin with College Republicans

by Parker Schorr
February 8, 2018
Anti-abortion groups hold protest to encourage lawmaker to 'defy federal law'

Anti-abortion groups hold protest to encourage lawmaker to ‘defy federal law’

by Parker Schorr
February 8, 2018
Madison-based company will test 'revolutionary' universal flu vaccine this spring

Madison-based company will test ‘revolutionary’ universal flu vaccine this spring

by Parker Schorr
February 6, 2018
Shared Governance Committee hosts panel to discuss how to use campus climate survey effectively

Shared Governance Committee hosts panel to discuss how to use campus climate survey effectively

by Parker Schorr
January 31, 2018
UW System chief of staff resigns following OWI citation

UW System chief of staff resigns following OWI citation

by Parker Schorr
January 31, 2018
Researchers to install sensors on UW intersections to test autonomous, connected vehicles

Researchers to install sensors on UW intersections to test autonomous, connected vehicles

by Parker Schorr
January 31, 2018
Reduced staff, increased autopsies belabor Dane County Coroner's Office

Reduced staff, increased autopsies belabor Dane County Coroner’s Office

by Parker Schorr
January 29, 2018
WUD organizations host student debate on government shutdown as tactic for Democrats

WUD organizations host student debate on government shutdown as tactic for Democrats

by Parker Schorr
January 24, 2018
Dane County announced as one of 11 'SAFE' jurisdictions for undocumented immigrants

Dane County announced as one of 11 ‘SAFE’ jurisdictions for undocumented immigrants

by Parker Schorr
January 23, 2018
Undocumented immigrants, protesters hold rally to demand lawmakers pass DREAM Act

Undocumented immigrants, protesters hold rally to demand lawmakers pass DREAM Act

by Parker Schorr
January 19, 2018
Family of Native American teen fatally shot by police demands federal investigation

Family of Native American teen fatally shot by police demands federal investigation

by Parker Schorr
November 30, 2017
Journalists find difficulties in remaining neutral in health care reporting, panelists say

Journalists find difficulties in remaining neutral in health care reporting, panelists say

by Parker Schorr
November 30, 2017
Student Council unanimously approves ASM internal budget

Student Council unanimously approves ASM internal budget

by Parker Schorr
November 22, 2017
SSFC approves ASM budget eliminating vice chair salaries

SSFC approves ASM budget eliminating vice chair salaries

by Parker Schorr
November 16, 2017
Peace Corps. entertains with 'unexpected' stories at Fourth Annual Story Slam

Peace Corps. entertains with ‘unexpected’ stories at Fourth Annual Story Slam

by Parker Schorr
November 16, 2017
Bill lowering drinking age to 19 faces opposition

Bill lowering drinking age to 19 faces opposition

by Parker Schorr
November 9, 2017
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