Madison school district to enforce new cell phone policy

MEN'S HOCKEY

NCAA ‘5-in-5’ proposal raises questions for Badger hockey

By Ava Hudson | Jun. 19

Wisconsin athletes could see significant changes in length of play time eligibility if the NCAA approves its proposed “5-in-5” rule. University of Wisconsin-Madison hockey may see the worst of it. 

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin’s redistricting fight continues with new lawsuits

By Celine Essaied | Jun. 16

New court rulings expand Wisconsin’s years-long redistricting struggle as the key swing state gears up for future elections.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison names 2026 “Year of AI Readiness and Competency”

By Hayden Lund | Jun. 16

University of Wisconsin-Madison announced a push to embrace students’ AI competency with and adaptability to technological changes. 

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CAMPUS NEWS

UWPD seeks new information for 58-year-old murder case of UW freshman

By Alexa Cattouse | Jun. 16

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department is asking the public to submit any information regarding the unsolved case of Christine “Chris” Rothschild.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Do qubits dream of electric sheep? Inside UW-Madison’s push for quantum

By Mary Al-Bazi | Jun. 11

University of Wisconsin-Madison accelerated its quantum research efforts with grant applications for the White House’s “Manhattan Project for AI,” which named quantum a funding priority.

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STATE NEWS

Agriculture takes a backseat during Trump’s Wisconsin visit

By Courtney Krenn | Jun. 11

President Donald Trump avoids discussing Wisconsin’s agricultural state in Chippewa Falls visit. 

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FOOTBALL

Wisconsin football looks to rebound in 2026

By Ava Hudson | Jun. 11

After a lackluster 2025 season, the Badgers are betting on new talent and further investment into the program to help return the program to ranking status in 2026.

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ARTS

MMoCA celebrates 125 years of free access to artwork for Wisconsinites, opens new exhibits

By Abigail Bures | Jun. 11

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) celebrated its 125th anniversary of free access to public art on June 4 by unveiling its new summer exhibits. 

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STATE NEWS

$1.8 billion special education, technical college deal fails despite support from Wisconsinites

By Michael Reilly | Jun. 11

A Marquette University Law School Poll found that 80% of Wisconsinites supported the controversial lame-duck agreement between Wisconsin’s top leaders.

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SCIENCE

How a volunteer Bat Brigade tracks Wisconsin’s nightlife

By Brad Wensel | Jun. 11

As the sun sets over Picnic Point, Brigade members gather with flashlights and ultrasonic microphones to monitor an overlooked part of Madison's ecosystem. 

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CITY NEWS

Rides, routes, rails: UW students shape Madison transportation

By Jane Dardik | Jun. 11

City officials say student demand plays a key role in transit ridership, bike accessibility and plans for future regional rail connections.

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CITY NEWS

MMSD proposes a tiebreaking process for Wisconsin Guarantee ranking system

By Zoey Jiang | Jun. 11

Madison Metropolitan School Board unanimously approved a proposal to change how the district ranks high school students applying to University of Wisconsin-system schools.

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THE BEET

Freshman breakup hotline braces for fall semester

By Lizzi McGann | Jun. 11

As rising freshmen prepare for their new lives in college, they are also planning how to brutally end things with their high school sweethearts.

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CAMPUS NEWS

The Daily Cardinal’s favorite study spots

By Lydia Picotte , Jackson Baker , Liset Zacker , Zoey Jiang , Jonathan Mintz , Jane Dardik , Aanya Agrawal , Brady Ahler and Alexa Cattouse | Jun. 11

 The Daily Cardinal shares our favorite study spots in and around campus. 

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SCIENCE

Dementia villages in Wisconsin are redefining memory care

By Ryan Kim | Jun. 11

The first dementia villages are opening in Wisconsin in July and the fall of 2027 through sponsorships, time and dedication.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Federal green card policy change could add extra hurdles for UW-Madison international students

By Zoey Jiang | Jun. 11

The Trump administration announced a federal change stating that Green Card seekers must apply in their home country — potentially affecting the lives of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff.

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CITY NEWS

UW students fuel Madison’s economy long after classes end

By Ted Hyngstrom | Jun. 11

From retail stores to moving companies, University of Wisconsin-Madison students remain a major force in Madison’s economy long after the school year ends

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OPINION

What even is success?

By Shreya Bhargava | Jun. 11

A meaningful life cannot be reduced to a salary, title or perfectly planned future.

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OPINION

Trending today, but not tomorrow

By Sydney Frusher | Jun. 11

How social media’s micro-trends, such as Carolyn Bessette’s 90’s minimalism, fuel the departure of individualism and self-expression.

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SOFTBALL

Wisconsin softball’s impressive season comes to a close

By Luca Muehlbauer | Jun. 11

Wisconsin softball qualified for the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2022, making it the program's 10th appearance.