A critical Supreme Court seg fee decision on campus turns 18 years old today. Here’s why it still matters.

On this day 18 years ago, the Supreme Court issued its decision on UW System v. Southworth, ruling in favor of the System.

Sonia Bendre

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By Sonia Bendre | Jan. 14

A view of Lake Mendota from the Memorial Union Terrace on Jan. 14, 2026.

Jonathan Mintz

By Jonathan Mintz | Jan. 14

Wyatt Vail

By Wyatt Vail | Jan. 14

Badger men's hockey Junior forward Quinn Finley during a matchup against the Anchorage Seawolves on Friday, Jan. 10, 2026.

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