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Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Sophia Scolman, Advertising Director

Sophia Scolman is the advertising director at The Badger Herald. She previously served as managing editor, print news editor and digital news editor. Sophia’s reporting interests include student government and public safety. She will graduate from UW in 2025, majoring in journalism and history, with hopes to pursue a career in the legal field.

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The front door of Mediterranean Cafe on the morning of September 23, 2024.

[Photo] MPD responds to reports of broken windows at Mediterranean Cafe

by Anna Kristoff
September 23, 2024
Sixth day of Library Mall encampment begins.

[Photo] Day six: UW administrators promise no police action at Library Mall encampment while negotiations remain underway

by The Badger Herald
May 4, 2024
Archival photo of UW Student Government Offices at the Student Activity Center. March 19, 2024.

ASM votes on committee appointments, chairs at last meeting of semester

by Sophia Scolman
May 2, 2024
Camp Randall Memorial Sophia Scolman

[Photo] Wisconsin veterans wouldn't have to pay college application fees under new bill

March 5, 2024
Wisconsin veterans wouldn't have to pay college application fees under new bill

Wisconsin veterans wouldn’t have to pay college application fees under new bill

by Sophia Scolman
March 5, 2024
Struggle over shared governance continues at UW, inside Capitol

Struggle over shared governance continues at UW, inside Capitol

by Sophia Scolman
February 3, 2024
UW to cooperate with Department of Education on Title VI investigation

UW to cooperate with Department of Education on Title VI investigation

by Sophia Scolman
January 30, 2024
The Badger Herald archival photo of Bascom Hall. September 9, 2022.

Board of Regents approves funding proposal in reconsideration vote despite student concerns

by Sophia Scolman
December 13, 2023
Wisconsin Assembly Democrats condemn GOP attempts to 'trade' DEI for buildings, pay raises

Wisconsin Assembly Democrats condemn GOP attempts to ‘trade’ DEI for buildings, pay raises

by Sophia Scolman
December 7, 2023
RecWell announces Near East Campus Fields update, 2025 budget at SSFC meeting

RecWell announces Near East Campus Fields update, 2025 budget at SSFC meeting

by Sophia Scolman
December 4, 2023
UWPD continues investigation of Tuesday bias incident

UWPD continues investigation of Tuesday bias incident

by Sophia Scolman
November 30, 2023
ROTC members in front of the U.S. flag on Library Mall.

Student Veterans at UW fill Bascom Hill with US flags for Veteran’s Day

by Sophia Scolman
November 10, 2023
Ben Shapiro visits campus, discusses current events, draws counterprotest

Ben Shapiro visits campus, discusses current events, draws counterprotest

by Sophia Scolman
November 7, 2023
Obama administration speechwriter speaks at UW Hillel

Obama administration speechwriter speaks at UW Hillel

by Sophia Scolman
October 11, 2023
Caribbean Student Association will connect existing community

Caribbean Student Association will connect existing community

by Sophia Scolman
October 5, 2023
UW ad-hoc study group to offer recommendations on improving Black experience on campus

UW ad-hoc study group to offer recommendations on improving Black experience on campus

by Sophia Scolman
September 20, 2023
State Street Starbucks workers hold walkout, struggle with staffing, working conditions

State Street Starbucks workers hold walkout, struggle with staffing, working conditions

by Sophia Scolman
September 7, 2023
The semester that was: Spring 2023 recap

The semester that was: Spring 2023 recap

by Sophia Scolman
July 12, 2023
Ho-Chunk Clan Circle opens at Bakke Recreational Center

Ho-Chunk Clan Circle opens at Bakke Recreational Center

by Sophia Scolman
May 4, 2023
UW, UWPD consider mandatory active shooter training

UW, UWPD consider mandatory active shooter training

by Sophia Scolman
May 2, 2023
Salvation Army, city of Madison plan new permanent homeless shelters

Salvation Army, city of Madison plan new permanent homeless shelters

by Sophia Scolman
April 8, 2023
Looking forward: How UW will honor Chancellor Rebecca Blank's legacy

Looking forward: How UW will honor Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s legacy

by Sophia Scolman
March 7, 2023
Center for Black Excellence and Culture approaches funding goal

Center for Black Excellence and Culture approaches funding goal

by Sophia Scolman
March 1, 2023
UW System free speech survey results show reluctance to express opinions by conservative students

UW System free speech survey results show reluctance to express opinions by conservative students

by Sophia Scolman
February 21, 2023
State majority leader proposes flat income tax bill ahead of spring election

State majority leader proposes flat income tax bill ahead of spring election

by Sophia Scolman
February 1, 2023
Moda Magazine addresses controversial 'Vicious' issue at town hall meeting, promises structural changes

Moda Magazine addresses controversial ‘Vicious’ issue at town hall meeting, promises structural changes

by Sophia Scolman
December 13, 2022
SSFC passes SACGB budget, reconsiders ASM internal budget

SSFC passes SACGB budget, reconsiders ASM internal budget

by Sophia Scolman
November 18, 2022
SSFC passes ASM internal budget, discusses Student Leadership Project potential move to non-allocable funding

SSFC passes ASM internal budget, discusses Student Leadership Project potential move to non-allocable funding

by Sophia Scolman
November 11, 2022
Mandela Barnes visits campus, urges students to maintain energy ahead of Nov. 8 midterm

Mandela Barnes visits campus, urges students to maintain energy ahead of Nov. 8 midterm

by Sophia Scolman
November 8, 2022
Warriors for Christ elicit counterprotest at Library Mall

Warriors for Christ elicit counterprotest at Library Mall

by Sophia Scolman
November 5, 2022
My Voice, My Vote: Student vote plays foundational role in decisive election

My Voice, My Vote: Student vote plays foundational role in decisive election

by Sophia Scolman
November 1, 2022
UW addresses leaked women's volleyball photos

UW addresses leaked women’s volleyball photos

by Sophia Scolman
October 21, 2022
Mark Pocan speaks at College Democrat meeting

Rep. Mark Pocan addresses College Democrats, talks November midterm, capitol insurrection

by Sophia Scolman
October 4, 2022
Disability Cultural Center celebrates physical meeting space with speaker, adaptive bowling

Disability Cultural Center celebrates physical meeting space with speaker, adaptive bowling

by Sophia Scolman
October 1, 2022
Madison Mayor wraps up Disability Voting Rights Week with celebratory press conference

Madison Mayor wraps up Disability Voting Rights Week with celebratory press conference

by Sophia Scolman
September 16, 2022
UW Health nurses cancel strike following agreement with administration

UW Health nurses cancel strike following agreement with administration

by Sophia Scolman
September 13, 2022
University of Pittsburgh's Ann Cudd talks free speech, revenue at chancellor search Q&A

University of Pittsburgh’s Ann Cudd talks free speech, revenue at chancellor search Q&A

by Sophia Scolman
May 4, 2022
UW professor who advocated for more ethnic studies requirements set to retire

UW professor who advocated for more ethnic studies requirements set to retire

by Sophia Scolman
May 3, 2022
UW participates in Big Ten climate coalition following Earth Day

UW participates in Big Ten climate coalition following Earth Day

by Sophia Scolman
April 27, 2022
UPDATED: WUD SoPo hosts discussion on marijuana legalization, MORE Act

UPDATED: WUD SoPo hosts discussion on marijuana legalization, MORE Act

by Sophia Scolman
April 20, 2022
Innovative diagnostic software to connect Black pregnant people with resources

Innovative diagnostic software to connect Black pregnant people with resources

by Sophia Scolman
April 18, 2022
UPDATED: ASM passes legislation on tuition equity for undocumented students, anti semitism on campus

UPDATED: ASM passes legislation on tuition equity for undocumented students, anti semitism on campus

by Sophia Scolman
April 16, 2022
UW-Madison chancellor to not receive raise in UW System chancellor salary increases

UW-Madison chancellor to not receive raise in UW System chancellor salary increases

by Sophia Scolman
April 12, 2022
Scott Walker visits UW-Madison Campus to discuss free speech issues and his thoughts on other current events in Wisconsin and across the globe.

Former Gov. Scott Walker speaks with UW College Republicans about free speech on college campuses

by Sophia Scolman
April 6, 2022
Dane County sees increase in accidents from impaired, reckless driving

Dane County sees increase in accidents from impaired, reckless driving

by Sophia Scolman
April 6, 2022
Mock trial team wins first bid to nationals in 14 years

Mock trial team wins first bid to nationals in 14 years

by Sophia Scolman
April 4, 2022
SSFC discusses changes to constitution, term limits

SSFC discusses changes to constitution, term limits

by Sophia Scolman
March 21, 2022
Madison nonprofits receive grants from Neighborhood Investment Fund

Madison nonprofits receive grants from Neighborhood Investment Fund

by Sophia Scolman
March 17, 2022
February 26, 2022.

Local business selling books, traditional foods to support Ukrainian refugees

by Sophia Scolman
March 7, 2022
SSFC to vote on proposal to raise student employee minimum wage to $15/hr

SSFC to vote on proposal to raise student employee minimum wage to $15/hr

by Sophia Scolman
February 17, 2022
Badger Herald archival photo of the Kohl Center. January 26, 2017.

Divine Nine perform their strolls at Kohl Center for Black History Month

by Sophia Scolman
February 16, 2022
UW Hillel hosts traveling Holocaust remembrance photo exhibit

UW Hillel hosts traveling Holocaust remembrance photo exhibit

by Sophia Scolman
February 8, 2022
Appeals court halts Waukesha judge’s ruling against ballot drop off boxes weeks before primary

Appeals court halts Waukesha judge’s ruling against ballot drop off boxes weeks before primary

by Sophia Scolman
February 8, 2022
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UW Black Cultural Center to host month-long activities for Black History Month

by Sophia Scolman
February 1, 2022
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