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This is the final editorial this board will publish this year, and in choosing how to sign off, we recognize an urgent truth worth restating: journalism matters. It matters profoundly, especially now, especially here, especially after years of attacks from the highest levels of power.
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” — this iconic inscription on the Statue of Liberty has long symbolized our nation’s welcome to all who seek opportunity and freedom on our shores. But today, that promise rings hollow for pro-Palestine students who risk deportation for daring to speak their minds.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have long been a pillar of medical and scientific advancement in the United States, funneling billions of dollars into universities to support groundbreaking research. But a recent decision by President Donald Trump to cap funding for university research — a decision currently blocked by a federal judge — threatens to upend this system, potentially jeopardizing not only the progress of scientific discovery but also the economic stability of research institutions across the country.
In the wake of student demonstrations last semester, officials at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have updated their policies regarding expressive speech on campus and public statements as an institution. While the university champions the free discussion of ideas in our campus community, the reality of these policies tells a different story — one that stands against the Wisconsin Idea.
Classes have started for university and technical college students across Wisconsin. But after the rapid shuttering of University of Wisconsin System branch campuses, many students have no campus to return to.
In the wake of the landmark Students for Fair Admissions, Inc v. President and Fellows of Harvard College case, race-based admissions within the bounds of affirmative action will cease to exist for colleges and programs around the country.
The mass shooting at Michigan State University that killed three students and injured five others last week marked the 67th mass shooting in the United States — just this year. For us at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, it is a horrific reminder of the pervasive gun violence at schools like ours.
To many incoming students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, concerns include moving away from home, enrolling in classes and discovering career paths. However, recent trends in Madison have made student housing a significantly more stressful ordeal.
The landmark Roe v. Wade ruling of 1973 enshrined an individual’s choice to get an abortion, championing freedom at both the federal and state level. In 2022, the nation sits on the edge of a precipice, with the Supreme Court inches from desecrating the foundations of liberty this nation prides itself on.
As part of this action project, the Daily Cardinal Editorial Board mulled over what identity really means. We agreed on the basic tenets of identity, but realized that each of us weighed parts of our identity differently. Identity is a complex and essential part of our being. It is not something that can be catered to through placating actions or by hitting benchmark numbers. A sense of belonging is much deeper than that. This led us to think about what it means to be a Badger. What does the University of Wisconsin-Madison do to truly embrace diverse identities? Is it enough? Or is it all for show?
Content warning: Mentions of sexual assault, harrassment.
Following a two-year search process, the wait is finally over! The Board of Regents has selected the eighth president to lead the University of Wisconsin System Schools, replacing former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson who held the interim position since 2020 while entertaining us with his antics and dangerous hobbies.
With students from all over the state, country and world flocking back to Madison and life seemingly returning to a semblance of normalcy, there is great excitement for the year ahead in the minds of those who simply desire to return to the old. A return to some sense of normal is necessary, even. However, with the evolution of new COVID-19 variants and the rise of breakthrough infections despite vaccination, a mindless return to normal proves to be reckless. A more cautious safety plan — perhaps not to the same extent as earlier in the pandemic, but cautious still — may very well be necessary as we continue to learn more about this insidious pathogen.
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Content Warning: This editorial contains mention of sexual assault and violence.
From unpaid to paid labor, our lives as college students revolve around work. Working to have enough money for weekly groceries, to pay tuition, to help make ends meet at home. Working to get “experience,” to build a resume, to get that dream entry-level job after graduation. Working to keep your GPA afloat and to get through yet another week of classes and midterms.
Outside of loan options, students typically turn to financial aid and scholarships to finance their education. UW-Madison has multiple “Wisconsin Promises” in place for in-state students that qualify for financial aid, like Bucky’s Tuition Promise Plus, Badger Promise and the Financial Aid Security Track.
Students have long told UW-Madison that “it is not enough for the University of Wisconsin System to demonstrate optical allyship … by means of posting on social media, tokenizing students of color and providing resources for students and alumni to combat racism on an individual level.” Instead, they have called for the UW to make good on their promises and deconstruct the systems that “uphold racial inequalities.”
Within the city of Madison, there are a plethora of issues which affect local residents. Oftentimes, though, it’s easy to get caught up in national level issues, leading city politics to take a back seat. As students and residents alike, we bear witness to the impacts of housing policies, policing and drug enforcement, to name just a few issues.
Editor’s Note: On March 31, 2021, the Daily Cardinal retracted this endorsement of Ayomi Obuseh for District 8 Alder following the candidate’s discouraging comments on sexual assault. Read the full statement here.
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