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Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Sami Bitat, Managing Editor

All content by Sami Bitat
A UWPD officer sits in squad car on State Street. September 9, 2024.

Nineteen arrested, released following pro-Palestine protest at UW Board of Regents meeting

by Sami Bitat
December 5, 2024
Eric Hovde speaking at ACCA event. October 29th, 2024

Eric Hovde admits he lost election, but refuses to concede

by Sami Bitat
November 13, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris at her rally in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin on September 20th, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris, Gracie Abrams to lead ‘When We Vote We Win’ rally in Madison

by Sami Bitat and Ava McNarney
October 25, 2024
Harris and Walz grab hands to signal their goodbyes right before they walk off stage. Aug 20. 2024.

Harris to visit Wisconsin college campuses, Lambeau Field

by Sami Bitat
October 17, 2024
Attendees Mourn Marcellus William's Execution. September 17, 2024.

Wisconsin Black Student Union hosts vigil for Marcellus Williams

by Sami Bitat
September 28, 2024
Fire damage on backside of house on 500 block of West Washington avenue. September 11, 2024.

[Photo] Updated: MPD takes person of interest into custody following Wednesday morning fire

by Ava McNarney
September 11, 2024
W Gilman St. blocked off by law enforcement due to Sept. 6, 2024 incident.

Updated: One individual arrested, firearm recovered after downtown Friday night incident

by Sami Bitat
September 6, 2024
The Badger Herald archival photo of Van Hise hall. March 15, 2024.

Board of Regents approve 2025-2027 operating and capital budget requests

by Sami Bitat
August 22, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of the University of Wisconsin Police Department building, September 9, 2022.

Madison man charged in UW bias incident targeting Asian and Arab students

by Sami Bitat
August 15, 2024
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Sen. Diane Hesselbein speak at Kamala Harris for president press conference. July 26, 2024

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Sen. Dianne Hesselbein hold Harris for president event in Madison

by Sami Bitat
July 27, 2024
President Biden drops out of presidential race

President Biden drops out of presidential race

by Sami Bitat
July 21, 2024
Biden-Harris Principal Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks speaks at a Biden-Harris campaign and Democrati National Comittee press conference in Milwaukee. July 18, 2024.

Biden-Harris campaign, DNC hold counter-RNC press conference in Milwaukee

by Sami Bitat
July 18, 2024
President Biden speaks to supporters at a Madison campaign event. July 5, 2024.

President Biden held a campaign event in Madison. Here’s what you should know.

by Sami Bitat
July 6, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters hold a sign outside Monona Terrace. June 26, 2024.

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside Monona Terrace National Space and Missile Materials Symposium

by Sami Bitat
June 27, 2024
MFD establishes perimeter around 300 N Broom St block after underground explosion lifts manhole cover from the ground, June 17, 2024.

Two construction workers injured after downtown underground explosion

by Sami Bitat
June 19, 2024
Law enforcement officers back away as demonstrators push them out of the Library Mall encampment. May 1, 2024.

UWPD cite 19 people from pro-Palestine Library Mall encampment protest

by Sami Bitat
June 15, 2024
The inside of courtroom 8D during the preliminary hearing of State of Wisconsin vs. Caleb A Brown. May 23, 2024.

Dane County Courthouse holds preliminary hearings for individuals arrested at pro-Palestine encampment

by Sami Bitat
May 23, 2024
Graduates experience the Spring 2024 Commencement. May 11, 2024.

UW students, families gather at Camp Randall Stadium for 2024 spring commencement

by Sami Bitat
May 13, 2024
Volunteer lobbyists meet at Wisconsin State Capitol to discuss key issues with elected officials during annual event. Photo courtesy of Tod Pritchard

Community members lobby for UW initiatives at Capitol during Wisconsin Alumni Association event

by Sami Bitat
April 17, 2024
Sustainability Research Hub will bring together UW researchers to secure major grants

Sustainability Research Hub will bring together UW researchers to secure major grants

by Sami Bitat
March 18, 2024
Image courtesy of UW News

Former Badger, Team USA captain Meghan Duggan named spring commencement speaker

by Sami Bitat
March 14, 2024
A student purchases food from a local food truck. February 19, 2024.

Proposal to bring late night food truck vending to State Street

by Sami Bitat
February 22, 2024
Universities of Wisconsin launch website housing over 200 system online degrees, programs

Universities of Wisconsin launch website housing over 200 system online degrees, programs

by Sami Bitat
February 15, 2024
ASM Student Council reforms university hate and bias reporting process

ASM Student Council reforms university hate and bias reporting process

by Sami Bitat
December 7, 2023
Microsoft invests billions into Mount Pleasant, Racine County to build data centers

Microsoft invests billions into Mount Pleasant, Racine County to build data centers

by Sami Bitat
December 6, 2023
Proposed bill would increase electric vehicle charging options around state

Proposed bill would increase electric vehicle charging options around state

by Sami Bitat
November 30, 2023
Madison Capitol Building

Experts weigh in on Madison’s financial health amidst growing budget deficit

by Sami Bitat
November 22, 2023
Madison Plan Commission approves affordable housing developments, agreements

Madison Plan Commission approves affordable housing developments, agreements

by Sami Bitat
November 15, 2023
Gov. Tony Evers launches task force researching role of AI on Wisconsin workforce

Gov. Tony Evers launches task force researching role of AI on Wisconsin workforce

by Sami Bitat
November 2, 2023
Center for Interfaith Dialogue to hold opening reception

Center for Interfaith Dialogue to hold opening reception

by Sami Bitat
October 31, 2023
Affordable housing development on Gorham Street moves forward

Affordable housing development on Gorham Street moves forward

by Sami Bitat
October 27, 2023
SSFC rejects budget proposals from The Black Voice, Effective Altruism

SSFC rejects budget proposals from The Black Voice, Effective Altruism

by Sami Bitat
October 25, 2023
Expansion of 211 hotline increases access to community resources through mobile app

Expansion of 211 hotline increases access to community resources through mobile app

by Sami Bitat
October 22, 2023
Wisconsin Division of Safety and Protection Services improves drug monitoring program

Wisconsin Division of Safety and Protection Services improves drug monitoring program

by Sami Bitat
October 18, 2023
UW celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

UW celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

by Sami Bitat
October 17, 2023
UW students continue to feel effects of 2011 legislation change during re-signing season

UW students continue to feel effects of 2011 legislation change during re-signing season

by Sami Bitat
October 11, 2023
Public hearings held for three anti-trans legislation proposals

Public hearings held for three anti-trans legislation proposals

by Sami Bitat
October 4, 2023
Railroad tracks

Madison named important site for passenger rail service

by Sami Bitat
October 4, 2023
SSFC meets in preparation of RSO funding applications

SSFC meets in preparation of RSO funding applications

by Sami Bitat
September 26, 2023
Kia and Hyundai vehicles at  higher risk of being stolen in Madison area

Kia and Hyundai vehicles at  higher risk of being stolen in Madison area

by Sami Bitat
September 20, 2023
Ho-Chunk sculpture installed on campus 30 years after its creation

Ho-Chunk sculpture installed on campus 30 years after its creation

by Sami Bitat
September 19, 2023
UW Center on Wisconsin Strategy report shows decrease in racial income, unemployment gaps for Wisconsinites

UW Center on Wisconsin Strategy report shows decrease in racial income, unemployment gaps for Wisconsinites

by Sami Bitat
September 14, 2023
Students establish Vietnamese International Student Association

Students establish Vietnamese International Student Association

by Sami Bitat
September 13, 2023
University Health Services installs additional naloxone boxes across campus

University Health Services installs additional naloxone boxes across campus

by Sami Bitat
September 6, 2023
30th session of SSFC meets for first time

30th session of SSFC meets for first time

by Sami Bitat
May 4, 2023
District 4 alder holds neighborhood meeting to discuss Mifflin Block Party safety

District 4 alder holds neighborhood meeting to discuss Mifflin Block Party safety

by Sami Bitat
April 21, 2023
Business School, School of Business

SEBA presents Sustainability and Social Impact Networking Night

by Sami Bitat
April 19, 2023
Senior Class Office donates class gift to Center for Healthy Minds

Senior Class Office donates class gift to Center for Healthy Minds

by Sami Bitat
April 4, 2023
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