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Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Bennett Waara, Photo Director

Bennett Waara is a photo director at The Badger Herald. He is a sophomore at UW-Madison intending to major in journalism. Bennett enjoys many photography types, but is especially passionate about sports and nature photography. You can follow his work on Instagram @bwaaraphotography.

All content by Bennett Waara
Students getting food at the Wisconsin Union's Friendsgiving. November 19, 2024.

Student dishes food at the Wisconsin Union's Friendsgiving. November 19, 2024.

Students getting food at the Wisconsin Union's Friendsgiving. November 19, 2024.

Food Trays at the Wisconsin Union's Friendsgiving. November 19, 2024.

A student looks at Folklore 327 on the course search application. November 12, 2024.

[Photo] Niche classes to cure academic fatigue

November 13, 2024
Camp Randall. November 12, 2024.

[Photo] Badger football senior advisor Jack Del Rio resigns after drunk driving incident

November 12, 2024
A young deer making its way through the snow. November 10, 2024.

[Photo] Driving through deer season: Staying safe on Wisconsin roads

November 10, 2024
A young deer making its way through the snow. November 10, 2024.

Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor at Babcock Dairy. November 7, 2024.

[Photo] Babcock Dairy recalls ice cream due to labeling error, risk of allergic reactions

November 7, 2024
Babcock Dairy sign. November 7, 2024.

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

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

November 4, 2024
UW Health, November 4, 2024.

[Photo] Wisconsin hospital, clinic closures impact UW medical students

November 12, 2024
Thanksgiving turkey. November 4, 2024.

[Photo] Wisconsin Union hosts Thanksgiving to-go meals

November 4, 2024
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[Photo] Surging Packers need to look for the final piece

November 1, 2024
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[Photo] Tyler, the Creator returns with new release 'Chromokopia'

November 3, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

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

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

Event staffer scales balcony to confront pro-Palestine protesters. October 31, 2024.

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

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

November 1, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

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

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

[Photo] Harris-Walz campaign Madison rally draws over 13,000, urges students to vote in pivotal 2024 election

October 31, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

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Mumford and Sons perform at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Mumford and Sons perform at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Mumford and Sons perform at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Gracie Abrams performs at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Gracie Abrams performs at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Gracie Abrams performs at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

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Gov. Tony Evers speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Gov. Tony Evers speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Gov. Tony Evers speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Aaron Dessner and Matt Berninger of The National perform at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Aaron Dessner and Matt Berninger of The National perform at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Remi Wolf performs at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

[Photo] In photo: Harris-Walz Madison rally, concert

by Jacob Duran
November 1, 2024
Remi Wolf performs at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

Rep. Mark Pocan speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. October 30, 2024.

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

Voting stickers at Memorial Union. October 30, 2024.

[Photo] Live updates: 2024 general election turnout, results

November 5, 2024
Voting stickers at Memorial Union. October 30, 2024

Line to vote early at Memorial Union. October 30, 2024.

[Photo] Wisconsin College Democrats, Republicans talk third-party impact on election results

November 22, 2024
Voting sign at Memorial Union. October 30, 2025.

[Photo] Election 2024: Where the race stands hours before polls close

November 5, 2024
Voting sign at Memorial Union. October 30, 2024.

[Photo] What now?: Wisconsin Elections Commission’s Meagan Wolfe talks election certification, potential recounts

November 6, 2024
Voting sign at Memorial Union. October 30, 2024.

[Photo] How accessible is voting in Madison?

November 1, 2024
Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Representative Mark Pocan speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Representative Mark Pocan speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

[Photo] AOC, Bernie Sanders encourage unity, action at Madison rally

October 29, 2024
Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event. October 28, 2024.

Brat remix album. October 27, 2024.

[Photo] Brat and it’s completely different but also an album review

November 1, 2024
United States Postal Service Mail Carrier. October 27, 2024.

United States Post office building. October 27, 2024

Bascom Hill. October 10, 2024.

[Photo] UW should adapt co-op educational programs to produce experienced, well-rounded graduates

November 19, 2024
Engineering Hall. October 27, 2024

Engineering Hall. October 27, 2024

[Photo] New College of Engineering construction uses massive funds to serve select few

November 1, 2024
Engineering Hall. October 27, 2024

Engineering Hall. October 27, 2024

Music Hall. October 27, 2024

The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

[Photo] Football: Nittany Lions nullify Badgers 28-13

October 27, 2024
The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

The third annual UW-Madison Sustainability Symposium was held at the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery. October 23, 2024.

The third annual UW-Madison Sustainability Symposium was held at the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery. October 23, 2024.

[Photo] Sustainability Symposium highlights nexus of sustainability, AI

October 25, 2024
The Badgers faced off against the Gophers on October 18, 2024.

Women’s Hockey: No. 1 Wisconsin sweeps No. 4 Minnesota on the road

by Bennett Waara
October 23, 2024
Former President Barack Obama speaks at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

Former President Barack Obama speaks at a Harris-Walz Campaign event in Madison. October 22, 2024

[Photo] Obama, Walz hold Madison rally on first day of early voting in Wisconsin

October 23, 2024
Former President Barack Obama speaks at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

Former President Barack Obama speaks at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

Former President Barack Obama and Tim Walz at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

Former President Barack Obama and Tim Walz at a Harris-Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024.

Vice Presidential Nominee and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a Harris-Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024.

Vice Presidential Nominee and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024.

[Photo] Harris-Walz campaign to host rallies in every swing state day before election

November 3, 2024
Vice Presidential Nominee and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz greets the audience at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

Governor Tony Evers speaks at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

Governor Tony Evers walks on stage at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

Supporters wave signs at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

Emmy Award Winning actor Bradley Whitford speaks at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

Congressman Mark Pocan walks on stage at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway walks on stage at a Harris Walz Campaign event. October 22, 2024

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The Badgers faced off against the Gophers on October 18, 2024.

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