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Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Sophie Wooldridge, News Associate Editor

Sophie Wooldridge is a news associate editor at The Badger Herald. She hopes to explore travel journalism in her career and enjoys covering stories on local activism and developing organizations. Sophie is a junior studying journalism and communications.

All content by Sophie Wooldridge
The Beacon homeless shelter. December 4, 2024.

Community advocates demand action from local officials to address Dane County homelessness crisis

by Sophie Wooldridge
December 5, 2024
Bascom Hall. October 4, 2024.

UW Center for Campus History podcast explores campus police history

by Sophie Wooldridge
December 5, 2024
Ben Wikler speaks at a Harris-Walz rally. October 22, 2024.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler announces campaign to lead national party

by Sophie Wooldridge
December 3, 2024
Archival photo of prison cell. January 9, 2016.

Students, community members demand safer temperature control in Wisconsin prisons

by Sophie Wooldridge
November 23, 2024
The WSUM budget was discussed at an SSFC meeting. November 18, 2024.

WSUM director presents budget proposal for 2026 fiscal year at SSFC meeting

by Sophie Wooldridge
November 18, 2024
ASM Student Council gathers for a meeting. November 13, 2024.

ASM passes legislation to establish Committee of Black Affairs

by Sophie Wooldridge
November 14, 2024
A photo of Bascom Hall. October 4, 2024.

$15 million grant toward UW’s RISE initiative will encourage human investment in AI

by Sophie Wooldridge
November 12, 2024
People in line at Library Mall to customize dog tags for Veteran's Day. November 11, 2024.

University hosts Veterans Day Recognition Breakfast to honor military service members

by Sophie Wooldridge
November 11, 2024
Wisconsin State Capitol Building. April 11, 2024.

Madison residents pass $22 million property tax referendum

by Sophie Wooldridge
November 6, 2024
'Democrats for Trump' billboard near the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. and First Street. November 4, 2024.

‘Democrats for Trump’ billboard on east side linked to conservative organization

by Sophie Wooldridge
November 4, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Students react to Harris, Trump’s efforts to communicate authenticity to young voters

by Sophie Wooldridge
November 1, 2024
Flamingos on Bascom Hill for Fill the Hill. October 6, 2023.

UW raises more than $511,000 in donations from ‘Fill the Hill’

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 29, 2024
Yung Gravy outside the Memorial Union on the "Party to the Polls" tour. October 23, 2024.

Yung Gravy performs in Madison, encourages students to vote

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 23, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of rental housing advertisement on North Randall Avenue. February 8, 2024.

UW, Madison pursue efforts to make housing market more accessible

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 23, 2024
Chancellor Mnookin and Vice Chancellor Reesor host a roundtable with student journalists Tuesday. September 10, 2024.

ASM supports graduate student union’s efforts to meet regularly with Chancellor Mnookin

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 20, 2024
Congressman Mark Pocan (D) and Mike Olsen (R) debate in the Wisconsin room of the Red Gym. October 16, 2024.

2nd Congressional District candidates Pocan, Olsen face off in moderated forum

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 17, 2024
Wunk Sheek hosts powwow to celebrate Indigenous People's Day. October 14, 2024.

Powwow brings community members together to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 16, 2024
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway hosted a roundtable for student journalists. September 19, 2024.

Mayor announces two plans for city’s operating budgets ahead of Nov. referendum

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 9, 2024
Vigil at Library Mall. October 7, 2024.

UW Hillel hosts vigil commemorating Oct. 7 attacks

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 8, 2024
Newsstands. October 7, 2024.

Penn State student newspaper removal causes First Amendment rights stir

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 7, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of classroom. February 18, 2019.

UW System fosters effective civil dialogue through grant program

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 3, 2024
Voting sign at Memorial Union. April 1, 2024.

Wausau voters demand DOJ investigation into drop box removal

by Sophie Wooldridge
October 3, 2024
Bascom Hall. September 16, 2024.

Grant program awards funding to seven UW startups

by Sophie Wooldridge
September 23, 2024
College Democrats of UW-Madison Communications Director Whitman Bottari answers questions from Badger Herald News Associate Sophie Wooldridge. September 16, 2024.

UW student talks healthcare at Harris press conference

by Sophie Wooldridge
September 16, 2024
Police officers step back from the large group of protesters at Library Mall on May 1, 2024.

Students for Justice in Palestine protest misconduct charges after encampment

by Sophie Wooldridge
September 12, 2024
Freshman works in Canvas. September 7, 2024.

UW introduces Free Expression module on protest rights

by Sophie Wooldridge
September 10, 2024
19 citations, 18 arrests, 47 ejections reported following Saturday’s football game

19 citations, 18 arrests, 47 ejections reported following Saturday’s football game

by Sophie Wooldridge
September 9, 2024
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin speaks at ASM meeting. September 4, 2024.

Mnookin talks student protest, housing at ASM meeting

by Sophie Wooldridge
September 5, 2024
The sun being bright and sunny!

Astronomy Club to host live viewings of Monday’s solar eclipse

by Sophie Wooldridge
April 5, 2024
Archival photo of the UW Student Activity Center on East Campus Mall.

ASM Sustainability food access survey to identify areas for improvement around food access

by Sophie Wooldridge
March 5, 2024
Blk Power Coalition to host teach-in on radical imagination

Blk Power Coalition to host teach-in on radical imagination

by Sophie Wooldridge
February 20, 2024
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