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Even when it was stressful, it was worth it: My goodbye to The Badger Herald

Even when it was stressful, it was worth it: My goodbye to The Badger Herald

by Savannah Kind
May 18, 2022
Pass the PFAS: Wisconsin communities grapple with ‘forever chemicals’ as state, federal officials stall regulation standards

Pass the PFAS: Wisconsin communities grapple with ‘forever chemicals’ as state, federal officials stall regulation standards

by Savannah Kind
May 4, 2022
Dane County to lift all COVID-19 orders, restrictions June 2

Dane County to lift all COVID-19 orders, restrictions June 2

by Savannah Kind
May 20, 2021
UW announces departure of Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Laurent Heller

UW announces departure of Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Laurent Heller

by Savannah Kind
April 23, 2021
Senior Class Office announces end of year 'Senior Bash' event for graduating students

Senior Class Office announces end of year ‘Senior Bash’ event for graduating students

by Savannah Kind
April 21, 2021
Wisconsin Supreme Court says Evers cannot issue orders limiting business capacity, gathering size without approval

Wisconsin Supreme Court says Evers cannot issue orders limiting business capacity, gathering size without approval

by Savannah Kind
April 15, 2021
Madison no longer accepting plastic grocery bags in bundles in recycling bins

Madison no longer accepting plastic grocery bags in bundles in recycling bins

by Savannah Kind
April 7, 2021
Pfizer Vaccine Delivery

UW System extends tuition credits for nursing, pharmacy students who help administer COVID-19 vaccine

by Savannah Kind
April 1, 2021
André De Shields, John Gottman announced as spring commencement speakers

André De Shields, John Gottman announced as spring commencement speakers

by Savannah Kind
March 24, 2021
ASM passes student loan forgiveness legislation, introduces bills on graduate student fee remission, new tribal affairs position

ASM passes student loan forgiveness legislation, introduces bills on graduate student fee remission, new tribal affairs position

by Savannah Kind
March 24, 2021
UWPD releases partly-redacted reciepts, resource list showing chemical munitions purchases

UWPD releases partly-redacted reciepts, resource list showing chemical munitions purchases

by Savannah Kind
March 18, 2021
ASM announces results of student council, SSFC elections

ASM announces results of student council, SSFC elections

by Savannah Kind
March 11, 2021
ASM discusses UW lobbying accusations, endorses QLaw FASO statements

ASM discusses UW lobbying accusations, endorses QLaw FASO statements

by Savannah Kind
February 24, 2021
UW System President announces goal for 75% classes to be in-person for fall semester

UW System President announces goal for 75% classes to be in-person for fall semester

by Savannah Kind
February 18, 2021
Underly, Kerr move forward in state superintendent election

Underly, Kerr move forward in state superintendent election

by Savannah Kind
February 17, 2021
COVID-19, COVID19, Coronavirus, UW Madison

UW releases second round of federal financial aid to students, opens application process

by Savannah Kind
February 15, 2021
GOP Donor asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down statewide mask mandate

GOP Donor asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down statewide mask mandate

by Savannah Kind
February 11, 2021
UPDATED: MPD investigates bomb threat on State St.

UPDATED: MPD investigates bomb threat on State St.

by Savannah Kind
January 28, 2021
SSFC approves Student Judiciary budget, postpones SAC Governing Board Decision

SSFC approves Student Judiciary budget, postpones SAC Governing Board Decision

by Savannah Kind
December 7, 2020
Neutral funding: Behind the ideologies that determine which student orgs get how much tuition money

Neutral funding: Behind the ideologies that determine which student orgs get how much tuition money

by Savannah Kind
November 27, 2020
SSFC approves Badger Catholic's budget, corrects wage mistake in previous budgets

SSFC approves Badger Catholic’s budget, corrects wage mistake in previous budgets

by Savannah Kind
November 17, 2020
Voting stickers. November 2, 2020.

Your guide to voting on Election Day

by Savannah Kind
November 2, 2020
Bernie Sanders campaigns for Biden at virtual UW rally

Bernie Sanders campaigns for Biden at virtual UW rally

by Savannah Kind
November 1, 2020
ASM calls on UW to hold classes asynchronously on Election Day, give pay continuation to student workers during pandemic

ASM calls on UW to hold classes asynchronously on Election Day, give pay continuation to student workers during pandemic

by Savannah Kind
October 27, 2020
Supreme Court rules Wisconsin cannot accept absentee ballots after Election Day, reversing a lower court ruling

Supreme Court rules Wisconsin cannot accept absentee ballots after Election Day, reversing a lower court ruling

by Savannah Kind
October 26, 2020
SSFC approves budget for sexual assault victim empowerment after amendments

SSFC approves budget for sexual assault victim empowerment after amendments

by Savannah Kind
October 26, 2020
SSFC approves eligibility for Mecha, decreases Mecha's budget by 4%

SSFC approves eligibility for Mecha, decreases Mecha’s budget by 4%

by Savannah Kind
October 19, 2020
Pence visits Waukesha Wisconsin, promotes Trump, supreme court nominee

Pence visits Waukesha Wisconsin, promotes Trump, supreme court nominee

by Savannah Kind
October 13, 2020
Statewide mask mandate, state of emergency upheld in court following lawsuit

Statewide mask mandate, state of emergency upheld in court following lawsuit

by Savannah Kind
October 12, 2020
Evers, DHS announce new statewide order limiting indoor gatherings

Evers, DHS announce new statewide order limiting indoor gatherings

by Savannah Kind
October 6, 2020
UW names USWNT soccer player Rose Lavelle as Fall 2020 commencement speaker

UW names USWNT soccer player Rose Lavelle as Fall 2020 commencement speaker

by Savannah Kind
October 1, 2020
ASM votes 'no confidence' in UWPD, votes to support UW BIPOC Coalition

ASM votes ‘no confidence’ in UWPD, votes to support UW BIPOC Coalition

by Savannah Kind
September 29, 2020
Quarantine lifts on Sellery, Witte dorms, in-person classes set to resume

Quarantine lifts on Sellery, Witte dorms, in-person classes set to resume

by Savannah Kind
September 23, 2020
UW extends full tuition reinbursment date by one week

UW extends full tuition reinbursment date by one week

by Savannah Kind
September 16, 2020
UW Chancellor defends Smart Restart, addresses community COVID-19 concerns

UW Chancellor defends Smart Restart, addresses community COVID-19 concerns

by Savannah Kind
September 14, 2020
state capitol

Protesters march, speak out against new $150 million jail at County Board meeting

by Savannah Kind
September 10, 2020
COVID-19, COVID19, Coronavirus, UW Madison

ASM calls on UW to move online, do more to protect students, staff from COVID-19

by Savannah Kind
September 8, 2020
MPD, Madison Police Department, Police car

Man arrested with stolen vehicle, loaded gun on Gilman Street

by Savannah Kind
August 31, 2020
Protesters march down State Street to protest police brutality, white supremacy at UW

Protesters march down State Street to protest police brutality, white supremacy at UW

by Savannah Kind
August 25, 2020
Man breaks into Langdon Street Fraternity, uses samurai sword to cause damage, open doors

Man breaks into Langdon Street Fraternity, uses samurai sword to cause damage, open doors

by Savannah Kind
August 23, 2020
COVID-19, COVID19, Coronavirus, UW Madison

Some university-affiliated in-person meetings, gatherings permitted under new guidelines

by Savannah Kind
August 18, 2020
Hong, Roys win partisan primaries for state legislature seats in Madison districts

Hong, Roys win partisan primaries for state legislature seats in Madison districts

by Savannah Kind
August 12, 2020
Graduate students advocate for online classes, more protections for teaching assistants

Graduate students advocate for online classes, more protections for teaching assistants

by Savannah Kind
August 11, 2020
MPD arrests two people for assaulting state senator during protest

MPD arrests two people for assaulting state senator during protest

by Savannah Kind
July 29, 2020
Madison police union approves 'vote of no confidence' on Mayor Rhodes-Conway's leadership amid recall demands

Madison police union approves ‘vote of no confidence’ on Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s leadership amid recall demands

by Savannah Kind
July 28, 2020
UW holds town hall to explain effect of new ICE guidelines on international student visas

UW holds town hall to explain effect of new ICE guidelines on international student visas

by Savannah Kind
July 8, 2020
COVID-19, COVID19, Coronavirus, UW Madison

New order requires all Dane County residents to wear masks in public

by Savannah Kind
July 7, 2020
'Streateries' to take over State Street during summer weekends

‘Streateries’ to take over State Street during summer weekends

by Savannah Kind
July 7, 2020
UW student-athletes ask athletic department to confront racial inequalities, support students of color

UW student-athletes ask athletic department to confront racial inequalities, support students of color

by Savannah Kind
July 2, 2020
FBI to join MPD investigation into attack on Madison woman

FBI to join MPD investigation into attack on Madison woman

by Savannah Kind
June 26, 2020
Protesters tear down statues to protest arrest of Black activist, white supremacy

Protesters tear down statues to protest arrest of Black activist, white supremacy

by Savannah Kind
June 24, 2020
Black activist held to ground, arrested for disorderly conduct outside Cooper's Tavern

Black activist held to ground, arrested for disorderly conduct outside Cooper’s Tavern

by Savannah Kind
June 24, 2020
Suspect injures person with truck after driving through crowd, sparks protest

Suspect injures person with truck after driving through crowd, sparks protest

by Savannah Kind
June 21, 2020
UWPD investigate strong arm robbery at University Ave. and Lake St.

UWPD investigate strong arm robbery at University Ave. and Lake St.

by Savannah Kind
June 19, 2020
Intoxicated driver crashes into tree on Langdon St., passenger sustains head injuries

Intoxicated driver crashes into tree on Langdon St., passenger sustains head injuries

by Savannah Kind
June 15, 2020
Protesters march for Black queer, trans lives, celebrate Pride month

Protesters march for Black queer, trans lives, celebrate Pride month

by Savannah Kind
June 12, 2020
City council, local police discuss police reform, reactions to Minneapolis police disbandment announcement

City council, local police discuss police reform, reactions to Minneapolis police disbandment announcement

by Savannah Kind
June 11, 2020
ASM, AAUP declare UW system presidential search failed, ask committee to restart

ASM, AAUP declare UW system presidential search failed, ask committee to restart

by Savannah Kind
June 10, 2020
Wisconsin public defenders march in support of Black Lives Matter, criminal justice equality

Wisconsin public defenders march in support of Black Lives Matter, criminal justice equality

by Savannah Kind
June 8, 2020
Capitol, Madison, State Capitol, Carroll St,

UW System Presidential Search Committee announces finalist for presidency

by Savannah Kind
June 2, 2020
Drunken man breaks into Tutto Pasta, causes extensive property damage

Drunken man breaks into Tutto Pasta, causes extensive property damage

by Savannah Kind
May 27, 2020
Wisconsin residents file lawsuit against Dane County Safer at Home order

Wisconsin residents file lawsuit against Dane County Safer at Home order

by Savannah Kind
May 22, 2020
Memorial Library

Man attempts strong-armed robbery in Library Mall, grabs woman

by Savannah Kind
May 20, 2020
Capitol, State St, Orpheum, Metro Bus,

Dane county launches data-driven plan to reopen economy in phases

by Savannah Kind
May 18, 2020
Capitol, Madison, State Capitol, Carroll St,

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Safer at Home order, Madison issues order keeping Safer at Home policies in place

by Savannah Kind
May 13, 2020
Patterson urges UW graduates to 'embrace life' in Spring 2020 commencement speech

Patterson urges UW graduates to ’embrace life’ in Spring 2020 commencement speech

by Savannah Kind
May 9, 2020
Capitol, Madison, State Capitol, Carroll St,

UW economist explains state of Wisconsin economy during COVID-19 pandemic

by Savannah Kind
April 29, 2020
United Way awards $1.5 milllion in COVID-19 relief grants to local organizations

United Way awards $1.5 milllion in COVID-19 relief grants to local organizations

by Savannah Kind
April 23, 2020
Bioethics workgroup gives ventilator allocation recommendations to state

Bioethics workgroup gives ventilator allocation recommendations to state

by Savannah Kind
April 23, 2020
Books with LGBTQ+ characters to read while in quarantine

Books with LGBTQ+ characters to read while in quarantine

by Savannah Kind
April 17, 2020
Board of Regents grants Cross, Blank ability to create employee furlough policy

Board of Regents grants Cross, Blank ability to create employee furlough policy

by Savannah Kind
April 16, 2020
Evers extends Safer at Home order until May 26

Evers extends Safer at Home order until May 26

by Savannah Kind
April 16, 2020
UW creates online interdisciplinary masters degree in health informatics

UW creates online interdisciplinary masters degree in health informatics

by Savannah Kind
April 14, 2020
SSFC approves Badger Catholic budget return, debates MEChA budget alterations

SSFC approves Badger Catholic budget return, debates MEChA budget alterations

by Savannah Kind
April 9, 2020
ASM, UW administrators address student concerns, COVID-19 resources in virtual town hall

ASM, UW administrators address student concerns, COVID-19 resources in virtual town hall

by Savannah Kind
April 8, 2020
Office of Student Financial Aid, Open Seat offer support to struggling students during COVID-19 shutdowns

Office of Student Financial Aid, Open Seat offer support to struggling students during COVID-19 shutdowns

by Savannah Kind
April 8, 2020
UW System presidential search committee timeline unaffected by COVID-19 pandemic

UW System presidential search committee timeline unaffected by COVID-19 pandemic

by Savannah Kind
April 2, 2020
UW public records requests on average take longer than other UW System Schools

UW public records requests on average take longer than other UW System Schools

by Savannah Kind
April 2, 2020
ASM passes legislation in support of university Fair Trade certification

ASM passes legislation in support of university Fair Trade certification

by Savannah Kind
April 1, 2020
City of Madison asks federal court to postpone elections due to voter turnout, health concerns

City of Madison asks federal court to postpone elections due to voter turnout, health concerns

by Savannah Kind
April 1, 2020
UPDATED: Teaching Assistants' Association sends letter to university administration demanding more support during COVID-19

UPDATED: Teaching Assistants’ Association sends letter to university administration demanding more support during COVID-19

by Savannah Kind
March 30, 2020
Langdon St residence robbed, detectives believe it to be targeted attack

Langdon St residence robbed, detectives believe it to be targeted attack

by Savannah Kind
March 30, 2020
Dean of Students hosts virtual town hall in response to increase in racist incidents on campus

Dean of Students hosts virtual town hall in response to increase in racist incidents on campus

by Savannah Kind
March 26, 2020
Chancellor Blank responds to growing racial bias incidents amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Chancellor Blank responds to growing racial bias incidents amidst COVID-19 pandemic

by Savannah Kind
March 25, 2020
UW Odyssey Beyond Bars project offered first opportunity for prisoners to earn college credits in Wisconsin in 100 years

UW Odyssey Beyond Bars project offered first opportunity for prisoners to earn college credits in Wisconsin in 100 years

by Savannah Kind
March 25, 2020
Spring commencement postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Spring commencement postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

by Savannah Kind
March 23, 2020
UW stop applying travel grants to graduate student’s segregated fees

UW stop applying travel grants to graduate student’s segregated fees

by Savannah Kind
March 10, 2020
Evers signs bill requiring suicide prevention hotline numbers on student ID cards

Evers signs bill requiring suicide prevention hotline numbers on student ID cards

by Savannah Kind
March 4, 2020
Robber threatens victim with knife, demands money near College Court

Robber threatens victim with knife, demands money near College Court

by Savannah Kind
March 2, 2020
SSFC approves budgets for UHS, GUTS, RecWell

SSFC approves budgets for UHS, GUTS, RecWell

by Savannah Kind
February 27, 2020
UHS presents data on mental health on campus to ASM

UHS presents data on mental health on campus to ASM

by Savannah Kind
February 26, 2020
James Patterson, John Felder to speak at spring commencement

James Patterson, John Felder to speak at spring commencement

by Savannah Kind
February 19, 2020
Report names Madison as city with high potential to become technology hub for the country

Report names Madison as city with high potential to become technology hub for the country

by Savannah Kind
February 18, 2020
Sexual assault reported on Langdon

Sexual assault reported on Langdon

by Savannah Kind
February 17, 2020
Insulin injection invention by UW alumnus now on the market

Insulin injection invention by UW alumnus now on the market

by Savannah Kind
February 11, 2020
Man arrested on Regent St for property damage

Man arrested on Regent St for property damage

by Savannah Kind
February 10, 2020
UW graduate student pushes to alleviate student food insecurity

UW graduate student pushes to alleviate student food insecurity

by Savannah Kind
February 5, 2020
UW cannot release sexual harassment report in botany case

UW cannot release sexual harassment report in botany case

by Savannah Kind
February 4, 2020
Joint Campus Area Finance Committee recommends approval for Kohl Center addition

Joint Campus Area Finance Committee recommends approval for Kohl Center addition

by Savannah Kind
January 29, 2020
New textbook aims to close gaps in LGBTQ health curriculum in medical schools

New textbook aims to close gaps in LGBTQ health curriculum in medical schools

by Savannah Kind
January 28, 2020
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