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Madison unveils finalists in ‘Name These Plows’ contest

The Madison Streets and Engineering Division unveiled its 61 finalists in the naming contest for four new snow removal vehicles. 

La Follette School of Public Affairs proposes move to Music Hall

The La Follette School of Public Affairs plans to move to the iconic University of Wisconsin-Madison building, Music Hall. Musical Hall began as the first university library on campus, but the current state of the building is not suitable for a successful public affairs program, explained the Director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs Susan Yackee. 

New studies show light pollution increasing, stars disappearing

Evers focuses on mental health, infrastructure, tax reform in his fifth State of the State address

Gov. Tony Evers declared a “year of mental health” during his fifth State of the State address Tuesday evening in a speech outlining a flurry of investment in education, workforce development and state welfare programs.

New Year, same you

As the new year begins, you know what that means — many of us are taking time to reflect on the past and setting goals for the future. But before you go crazy with unrealistic goals, let's talk about how to improve the most important aspects of your life slowly yet effectively. 

Martial law amnesia: A reflection on the legacies of the Marcos family in the Philippines

“You can’t help screaming — [the torture] makes you writhe all over … We had hallucinations afterwards, we each lost five pounds from the torture sessions. We couldn’t talk straight. We had burns on our hands. They didn’t allow us to sleep for almost two nights running. We were threatened with rape from the beginning.” 

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The Republican-controlled Assembly approved two joint resolutions Thursday that will ask voters to weigh in on state policy during the upcoming Apr. 4. election.

Wisconsin lawmakers approve constitutional amendment on cash bail for spring ballot

Wisconsin lawmakers finalized a measure Thursday asking spring election voters to consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would give judges more leeway when setting cash bail.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise is, unsurprisingly, the cat’s pajamas

As expected, Rainbow Kitten Surprise put on an amazing show at The Sylvee. Fans waited in a line that stretched around the building, braving the cold to see the band’s first show in Madison since 2019, when they previously performed at the venue. 

Evers to ban TikTok on state devices as early as next week

 Gov. Tony Evers confirmed plans Friday to ban TikTok on all state-owned devices via executive order following privacy concerns about the video-sharing app.

Madison winters aren’t for everyone — just ask Deion Sanders

Luke Fickell and Deion Sanders recently shook the college football landscape after being named the newest head coaches for the Wisconsin Badgers and Colorado Buffaloes, respectively. Though neither coach possessed any prior connection to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a union between Sanders and the Badgers was once envisaged.

The 2022 movie showdown

I went through films released this year, found spurious connections between them and pitted them against each other. Let’s go.

Student feature film to premiere Thursday night at Union South

Badger Film Group, a local Madison-based film group, is set to premiere its latest project and first feature film, “Watch Out,” at the Marquee Theater in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Union South on Thursday. Entry is free, and the first 100 viewers to arrive will receive an Ian’s pizza slice voucher. 

Modest Mouse floats on to the Sylvee

The sold-out Sylvee was the place to be on Sunday night for fans of one of the defining acts in indie rock this century, Modest Mouse. The Grammy-nominated group is touring their latest studio album, “The Golden Casket,” which dropped last year. 

Residents of Waters Residence Hall evacuate overnight after power outage

Residents of Waters Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison vacated the dorm due to a power outage Friday night.

‘Come From Away’ needs to choose a direction

“Come From Away” is based on the real stories of a plane of passengers forced to be grounded in the wake of the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, whose location and airport made them the closest stop for many flights. Over the span of a little under a week, the town of roughly 800 people hosted roughly 1,000 guests whose flights were grounded as far into nowhere as you can get.

Congress sends Respect for Marriage Act to President Biden’s desk

Congress gave final approval Thursday for the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill mandating federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriage.

It’s more than the economy, stupid

A nomadic Twitter user only knows the most accurate American political pundit by his username — @Cityafreaks — or by the dime-sized profile picture that accompanies his written thoughts and, contrary to popular belief, is not Tony Soprano. 

Why it’s impossible to evolve wheels

Carolee Dodge Francis becomes first Native woman department chair

Dr. Carolee Dodge Francis is the first Native woman to serve as the department chair of the Civil Society and Community Studies Department in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology.