God revokes thumb privileges
(05/25/22 7:00am)
A new holy text was recently discovered. In it, God announces He is revoking thumb privileges from humans. Here is the full statement:
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(04/27/22 9:52pm)
As the weather warms, more people are taking advantage of Lake Mendota for sailing, jet-skiing and other lake-related activities.
Are we an invasive species?
(03/31/22 7:00am)
It seems not a single undergraduate discussion of invasive species can pass without some philosophically-inclined baby biologist pondering aloud, “You know… maybe humans are the invasive species.”
World’s grown-up tomboys tired of clarifying that they’re straight
(03/30/22 7:00am)
Millions of girls around the world have been referred to as “tomboys” from the time they were a child. In my case, as well as many others, this is known as “having an older brother” or “liking sports.” Whereas in younger years tomboys are treated as rough-and-tumble little ladies going through a phase, people seem to forget that it’s not always temporary.
Moonglow Bay sets sail despite rocky launch
(11/26/21 8:00am)
Despite my vegetarianism and general disdain for fishing in real life, I’ve somehow always been in love with the feeling of reeling in a virtual fish in a game. Not in those rugged, story-absent games like Big Bass Fishing, but through classic cozier games in the vein of Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing or Minecraft. Naturally, then, I was thrilled when Bunnyhug Studios announced Moonglow Bay, a game that finally takes the fishing theme of older games and makes it palatable for people like me, who wouldn’t step within 6 feet of a fishing rod in real life.
Take it from a pro: a junior’s advice on housing
(10/28/21 7:00am)
With the chaos that comes with the beginning of a new school year, students need time to readjust to life in college as we catch up with old friends, set new intentions for the year ahead and get back into the swing of things. Yet, right as we get comfortable, we are hit with the reality that it’s time to think about our next move: it is the infamous race for housing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The lost year: my experience as a ‘do-over freshman’
(10/14/21 7:00am)
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit my hometown of Boulder, Colo., I was a senior in high school. Prior to March 12, 2020, my mind was occupied with the upcoming end-of-year events that celebrated the culmination of my primary education. Then, the whole world changed. I came to the realization that everything I had been dreaming of since the beginning of high school was slipping away. Like so many others, I viscerally felt the loss of normality.
Badger Promise rumored to have been discontinued in original form, now a threat
(04/29/21 1:00pm)
When it was introduced in 2017, the Badger Promise made it look as though UW-Madison was providing a major incentive for first-generation college students to call Madison home. The program, which originally offered two to four semesters of free tuition to first-generation college students transferring from two-year colleges around Wisconsin, is rumored to have been discontinued due to budget cuts and the fact that one of the university’s high ranking officials wants a new boat.
When algae blooms: Practicing summer safety in, around the Madison lakes
(04/29/21 7:00am)
With the March 20 declaration of open water after almost three months of ice, Madison’s five lakes are again becoming home to a variety of watersports, including swimming, kayaking, fishing and more. The defrosting of the lakes also provides a space for the formation of algal blooms each year.
Return of the 'Pail and Shovel' party: Srivastava and Shiferaw look to lead by absurdity
(04/08/21 7:00am)
The UW-Madison Senior Class Officers-elect look forward to fostering an environment where Rathskeller sauce is free flowing, the Humanities building is turned into a skatepark and an escalator is built on Bascom Hill.
PFAS threaten Monona’s fishing culture
(03/11/21 8:00am)
As the weather warms and the ice surrounding Madison’s isthmus begins to thin, ice fishermen come from far and wide to cast their line before spring arrives.
UW students acknowledge necessary progress during Women's History Month
(03/03/21 8:00am)
152 years ago, six women walked out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with bachelor degrees gripped in their hands and pride etched on their faces. Their graduation marked the first time for females to earn their degrees from the institution.
Mark your calendars: Six upcoming books for 2021
(02/04/21 8:00am)
As we start the year off quarantining inside, there is much to look forward to in the new year such as the books set to be released in 2021. Many authors used social distancing in 2020 to their advantage to work on their upcoming novels. The year of 2021 is the year of magnificent books being published to read. While these six novels have not been released yet, there has been a lot of commotion and gossip about them.
A 2021 TV Preview: What to watch in the new year
(01/13/21 7:31pm)
Well folks — we made it! The fever dream that was 2020 came and went, and while we found plenty of new shows to fill our — excessive — amounts of free time, 2021 is shaping up to be an even more exciting year across the television landscape. Not only are long-delayed new seasons of Emmy winners including “Atlanta,” “Barry” and “Succession” anticipated to arrive soon, but a whole crop of new shows from streamers and networks alike are expected to debut sometime in the coming months. While few release dates are formally known thanks to this pesky virus, here are some new titles to keep an eye on as we embark upon yet another strange semester.
Gameday VII: Badgers, Golden Gophers meet Saturday for NCAA-leading 130th time
(12/19/20 7:45pm)
The storied history of the Wisconsin and Minnesota rivalry dates back all the way to 1890. After a brief one year hiatus in 1906 due to then-President Roosevelet suspending all college football in light of safety concerns, the rivalry game has been played every season since, making it the longest continuously played rivalry game in the history of college football. Entering Saturday, Wisconsin leads the series 61-60-8.
Gameday V: Smattering of cancellations have Big Ten Championship Game eligibilities in question
(12/04/20 8:00am)
As part of Gameday V, The Daily Cardinal’s Simon Farber takes a look around the conference for a couple of high-profile matchups this Saturday.
Annual Axe Game cancelled as COVID-19 cases surge for Minnesota football
(11/25/20 1:37am)
To say it’s been a rough couple of days for No. 18 Wisconsin (2-1) would be an understatement.
Gameday III: Big Ten Outlook: Iowa and Minnesota try to get momentum, Northwestern and Purdue seek to stay undefeated
(11/14/20 8:00am)
Iowa vs. Minnesota, Friday 7 p.m.
Racism disappears from Madison completely Saturday morning
(11/12/20 2:00pm)
Major news networks declared Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 presidential race this Saturday, and some residents are claiming it is the end of racism as we know it in Madison.
Gameday I: Michigan, Penn State face tough road tests early
(10/22/20 4:46pm)
As part of Gameday One, The Daily Cardinal takes a look around the Big Ten for this week’s biggest matchups and storylines.
