Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
All content by Sarah Van Der Vaart
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway hosted a roundtable for student journalists on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

District 8 Alder MGR secures new spot as Common Council vice president

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
April 23, 2025
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly greets a crowd of over 3,000 Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign supporters in Milwaukee. July 23, 2024.

Wisconsin Superintendent says ‘no’ to federal anti-DEI certification

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
April 22, 2025
Rep. Hong and MGR at the panel listening discussion. April 16, 2025

State, local leaders talk budget cuts, student impact at listening session

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
April 17, 2025
A sign describes the destruction in Gaza as a result of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Students for Justice in Palestine hosts teach-in, displays apartheid wall

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
April 14, 2025
Former Governor Scott Walker speaks on campus. April 7, 2025.

YAF hosts former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for discussion on taxes, tariffs, federal spending

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
April 8, 2025
The Wisconsin State Capitol. February 23, 2025.

State referendum requiring voter ID passes, what does this mean for Wisconsin?

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
April 2, 2025
Rep. Ryan Clancy, Wisconsin leaders and transgender advocates commemorate Transgender Visibility Day

Wisconsin lawmakers, transgender advocates unveil legislation on Transgender Day of Visibility

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
April 1, 2025
Housing construction continues on Langdon. March 20, 2025.

East Washington Ave. income-restricted apartment development to address Madison housing crisis

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
March 25, 2025
Sign posted for voter registration in Memorial Union on March 19, 2025.

Early voting begins in Wisconsin: What to look out for on ballot

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
March 20, 2025
Pride flag painted on the street at Capitol Square. February 16, 2025.

LGBTQ+ students navigate uncertainty amid shifts in federal policies

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
March 14, 2025
Schimel vs. Crawford: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates debate reproductive rights, fairness, objectivity

Schimel vs. Crawford: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates debate reproductive rights, fairness, objectivity

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
March 13, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of the Discovery Building. October 13, 2014.

Indigenous activist Sarah Eagle Heart presents Lakota worldview

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
March 4, 2025
Bascom Hall February 26, 2025.

UW evaluates graduate program admissions amid federal funding uncertainty

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
February 27, 2025
Professor Mark Copelovitch speaks about President Trump's first 100 days on Monday at Memorial Union. February 24, 2025.

UW political science professor previews first 100 days of Trump’s presidency

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
February 25, 2025
Vel R. Phillips Statue, February 18th 2025

Local Wisconsin physicians, advocates speak out against Schimel’s stance on abortion rights

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
February 19, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of Lily's Classic.

Lily’s Classic returns to Lake Mendota this Saturday

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
February 12, 2025
Wisconsin Cheese Mart on State Street. February 10, 2025.

Local Madison business featured in Super Bowl ad

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
February 11, 2025
Winter Carnival hosted on Lake Mendota in February 2023 vs. Winter Carnival hosted on Library Mall in February 2024.

Winter Carnival returns to Memorial Union

by Sarah Van Der Vaart
February 5, 2025
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