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A living wage: UW student workers fight for higher compensation

A living wage: UW student workers fight for higher compensation

by Riley Vetterkind
May 3, 2016
Badger Herald archival photo of a police car.

Student injured in altercation with UW athlete, seeks repercussions

by Riley Vetterkind
March 18, 2016
Memorial Library

Graffiti condemning racism appears at three campus locations

by Riley Vetterkind
March 17, 2016
One year later: Madison activists continue to work toward 'Justice for Tony'

One year later: Madison activists continue to work toward ‘Justice for Tony’

by Riley Vetterkind
March 1, 2016
'Finally taking action': Greek community to implement first major plan to address sexual assault

‘Finally taking action’: Greek community to implement first major plan to address sexual assault

by Riley Vetterkind
February 9, 2016
Schmacon makin' its way around the world

Schmacon makin’ its way around the world

by Riley Vetterkind
October 19, 2015
Kurt Vile travels down darker avenues in latest

Kurt Vile travels down darker avenues in latest

by Riley Vetterkind
September 25, 2015
Student-run 'A Just Brew' refreshing player in Madison's coffee scene

Student-run ‘A Just Brew’ refreshing player in Madison’s coffee scene

by Riley Vetterkind
September 17, 2015
Sid Boyum's house is filled with both mundane, daily items and his unique art.

Community organizers work to save local art from auction block

by Riley Vetterkind
September 15, 2015
What happened to downtown Madison's movie theaters?

What happened to downtown Madison’s movie theaters?

by Riley Vetterkind
September 8, 2015
Forrest has the right idea.

Madison’s best running routes

by Riley Vetterkind
September 8, 2015
10th annual Freakfest lineup to include Timeflies, Misterwives

10th annual Freakfest lineup to include Timeflies, Misterwives

by Riley Vetterkind
September 3, 2015
Where to drink during the week: Madtown's best booze on a budget

Where to drink during the week: Madtown’s best booze on a budget

by Riley Vetterkind
September 1, 2015
"Dr. Strangelove" is one of many classics being shown at the Cinematheque this semester.

Cinematheque 2015: 35mm classics to contemporary iPhone drama

by Riley Vetterkind
September 1, 2015
Madison's Orpheum Theater to see new sign by year's end

Madison’s Orpheum Theater to see new sign by year’s end

by Riley Vetterkind
July 21, 2015
Frontman Javi Reyes leading Dolores to another exciting performance.

Dolores emerges as one of Madison’s best with debut (and final) album’s psychedelic rock

by Riley Vetterkind
July 21, 2015
Kacey embraces country persona while also remaining unique.

Kacey Musgraves mesmerizes Nashville and charts with steel guitar crooning on latest

by Riley Vetterkind
July 16, 2015
Eyes from the sky: UW alum captures campus from above

Eyes from the sky: UW alum captures campus from above

by Riley Vetterkind
May 7, 2015
UW to offer select language certificates, but not for Spanish

UW to offer select language certificates, but not for Spanish

by Riley Vetterkind
May 7, 2015
Just Coffee Cooperative serves up cups of activism with coffee

Just Coffee Cooperative serves up cups of activism with coffee

by Riley Vetterkind
May 7, 2015
ASM elects next year's leadership

ASM elects next year’s leadership

by Riley Vetterkind
May 3, 2015
Course evaluations get a failing grade in terms of effectiveness

Course evaluations get a failing grade in terms of effectiveness

by Riley Vetterkind
April 30, 2015
Could raising the cap on out-of-state student enrollment be next?

Could raising the cap on out-of-state student enrollment be next?

by Riley Vetterkind
April 23, 2015
ASM recommends university provide living wage for all student workers

ASM recommends university provide living wage for all student workers

by Riley Vetterkind
April 23, 2015
UW joins program to help increase underrepresented groups in grad school

UW joins program to help increase underrepresented groups in grad school

by Riley Vetterkind
April 20, 2015
Ethnic Fest celebrates diversity, relationships among student scholars

Ethnic Fest celebrates diversity, relationships among student scholars

by Riley Vetterkind
April 20, 2015
Chancellor outlines $36 million budget reduction for UW

Chancellor outlines $36 million budget reduction for UW

by Riley Vetterkind
April 17, 2015
Explainer: What students should know about debate surrounding UW's JanSport contract

Explainer: What students should know about debate surrounding UW’s JanSport contract

by Riley Vetterkind
April 16, 2015
Education experts point to inadequacies in STEM teaching

Education experts point to inadequacies in STEM teaching

by Riley Vetterkind
April 13, 2015
Madison-based Christian group expands national headquarters

Madison-based Christian group expands national headquarters

by Riley Vetterkind
April 13, 2015
UW chemistry labs won't be revamped if state capital budget passes as is

UW chemistry labs won’t be revamped if state capital budget passes as is

by Riley Vetterkind
April 9, 2015
ASM passes resolution recommending UW cut ties with JanSport

ASM passes resolution recommending UW cut ties with JanSport

by Riley Vetterkind
April 9, 2015
UW education expert urges caution regarding recent remedial courses bill

UW education expert urges caution regarding recent remedial courses bill

by Riley Vetterkind
March 26, 2015
State Street Neighborhood Officers Jessica McLay and Kenneth Brown are the liaisons between the public and the police officers of the Madison Police Department.

MPD employs unconscious bias training to combat racism in force

by Riley Vetterkind
March 23, 2015
Final exams still scheduled on spring Commencement day, but will not affect graduating students

Final exams still scheduled on spring Commencement day, but will not affect graduating students

by Riley Vetterkind
March 23, 2015
University officials call for reflection in wake of Chi Phi termination

University officials call for reflection in wake of Chi Phi termination

by Riley Vetterkind
March 23, 2015
UW students anywhere but polls for ASM spring elections

UW students anywhere but polls for ASM spring elections

by Riley Vetterkind
March 19, 2015
Committee narrows down finalists for UW diversity vice provost to three

Committee narrows down finalists for UW diversity vice provost to three

by Riley Vetterkind
March 19, 2015
UW grad brings together fine dining, t-shirts and Kanye West in NYC restaurant scene

UW grad brings together fine dining, t-shirts and Kanye West in NYC restaurant scene

by Riley Vetterkind
March 16, 2015
Budget cuts could derail improvements in graduation rates

Budget cuts could derail improvements in graduation rates

by Riley Vetterkind
March 9, 2015
UW dining facilities face understaffing

UW dining facilities face understaffing

by Riley Vetterkind
March 9, 2015
Student wage competitiveness remains goal of SSFC

Student wage competitiveness remains goal of SSFC

by Riley Vetterkind
March 5, 2015
UW's Ten Percent Society to increase activism

UW’s Ten Percent Society to increase activism

by Riley Vetterkind
March 5, 2015
Despite high proportion of faculty with elite PhDs, UW emphasizes individual research in hiring

Despite high proportion of faculty with elite PhDs, UW emphasizes individual research in hiring

by Riley Vetterkind
March 2, 2015
UW grad launches own line of hand bags

UW grad launches own line of hand bags

by Riley Vetterkind
February 26, 2015

State funding for Rec Sports’ Campus Master Plan in limbo

by Riley Vetterkind
February 26, 2015
UW researches ways to draw women toward science majors

UW researches ways to draw women toward science majors

by Riley Vetterkind
February 23, 2015
To walk, ride or peddle: Numbers show student transportation tends to be environmentally friendly

To walk, ride or peddle: Numbers show student transportation tends to be environmentally friendly

by Riley Vetterkind
February 23, 2015
TAA leaves option to strike "on the table"

TAA leaves option to strike “on the table”

by Riley Vetterkind
February 23, 2015
UW foreign language enrollment differs from national decline

UW foreign language enrollment differs from national decline

by Riley Vetterkind
February 23, 2015

Sexual assault reported near Kollege Klub Bar

by Riley Vetterkind
February 22, 2015

College Republicans accuse ASM of playing partisan politics

by Riley Vetterkind
February 19, 2015
UW faculty, students gather on Valentine's Day to protest UW System cuts

UW faculty, students gather on Valentine’s Day to protest UW System cuts

by Riley Vetterkind
February 16, 2015
UW students live, work at Disney for school credit

UW students live, work at Disney for school credit

by Riley Vetterkind
February 16, 2015

UW focuses on China in effort to maintain international presence

by Riley Vetterkind
February 12, 2015
Cultural, peer pressure dissuades students from humanities

Cultural, peer pressure dissuades students from humanities

by Riley Vetterkind
February 9, 2015
Photo Slideshow: Southeast, Lakeshore face off in Bascom Hill snowball fight

Photo Slideshow: Southeast, Lakeshore face off in Bascom Hill snowball fight

by Riley Vetterkind
February 9, 2015

UW alumni could help offset proposed budget cuts

by Riley Vetterkind
February 5, 2015
ASM raises concern over budget cuts at Wednesday meeting

ASM raises concern over budget cuts at Wednesday meeting

by Riley Vetterkind
February 5, 2015
UWPD keeps tabs on Yik Yak use on campus for crime investigations

UWPD keeps tabs on Yik Yak use on campus for crime investigations

by Riley Vetterkind
February 2, 2015
UW experts weigh in on state of science education

UW experts weigh in on state of science education

by Riley Vetterkind
February 2, 2015

UW faculty continue collaborating with Native American communities

by Riley Vetterkind
January 29, 2015
ASM Coordinating Council discusses budget, strategic framework

ASM Coordinating Council discusses budget, strategic framework

by Riley Vetterkind
January 29, 2015
College Dems endorse Resnick for mayor after candidate forum

College Dems endorse Resnick for mayor after candidate forum

by Riley Vetterkind
January 28, 2015
Movement for racial justice at UW keeps momentum

Movement for racial justice at UW keeps momentum

by Riley Vetterkind
January 26, 2015
Spending her winter break volunteering at a daycare in Mexico was an easy choice to make for UW sophomore Kristen Kelly.

Volunteering tops reasons UW received 2015 community engagement award

by Riley Vetterkind
January 26, 2015
Kersti Niebruegge, author of "Mistake, Wisconsin"

UW grad combines love of research with writing career

by Riley Vetterkind
January 20, 2015
Business School expands BBA program in response to student, employer demand

Business School expands BBA program in response to student, employer demand

by Riley Vetterkind
January 20, 2015
Madison startups competitive nationally; keep young talent local

Madison startups competitive nationally; keep young talent local

by Riley Vetterkind
January 20, 2015
Campus organizations show way to sustainable, healthy living

Campus organizations show way to sustainable, healthy living

by Riley Vetterkind
January 20, 2015
Local artist portrays childhood experiences through her work

Local artist portrays childhood experiences through her work

by Riley Vetterkind
December 1, 2014
Walker's 2016 plans remain unconfirmed

Walker’s 2016 plans remain unconfirmed

by Riley Vetterkind
November 20, 2014
UW researchers team up with NASA to investigate plants sent to space

UW researchers team up with NASA to investigate plants sent to space

by Riley Vetterkind
November 13, 2014
UW Health launches initiative to cut sugary drinks

UW Health launches initiative to cut sugary drinks

by Riley Vetterkind
November 6, 2014
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