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What does the UW Band do after the football season?

With a high-arching pass to the end zone, the Wisconsin Badgers connect for another touchdown and instantly, two joyful sounds echo across campus.

Student petition demands more funding, staff for university mental health services

University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has 64 mental health clinicians, five psychiatric providers, two psychiatric nurses and six full-time trainees who all provide mental health support to students. UHS received a budget of $29.9 million during the 2021-22 academic year — less than 1% of the university budget and almost $10 million less than what was allocated to the Wisconsin Union.

UW-Madison students turn out to vote in important spring election

On April 4, University of Wisconsin-Madison students cast their vote at several polling locations across campus such as Memorial Union, Gordon Dining and Event Center and Dejope Residence Hall.

Satya Rhodes-Conway elected for second term as Madison mayor

Incumbent Satya Rhodes-Conway was elected to a second term as Madison mayor Tuesday, defeating challenger Gloria Reyes comfortably in a race defined by housing concerns and public safety. 

‘We don’t get paid a living wage’: The TAA on ensuring rights for graduate students

The Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison works to ensure all graduate students earn a living wage and continues the fight to address issues within the workplace affecting each department within the university. 

Flogging Molly captivates at the Sylvee with inspiring set, activist message

Irish rock band Flogging Molly performed at the Sylvee on March 3. They were joined by openers Anti-Flag and Skinny Lister. Despite the absence of Flogging Molly violinist Bridget Regan, all bands gave motivating and political performances that energized the audience.

Public defender, prosecutor shortages prevail in Wisconsin

Long wait times and a backlog of cases have severely impacted those waiting to utilize Wisconsin public defenders for the past two decades. 

The Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center scheduled to open on April 24

The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced the newly constructed Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center will open on April 24 on the site of the old Natatorium. 

Chancellor Blank’s life celebrated, remembered by hundreds

Last month, the University of Wisconsin-Madison community mourned the passing of Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who led the university from 2013 to 2022. Hundreds of community members filled the First Congregational United Church of Madison on Saturday to celebrate her life and legacy.

Welcome to your echo chamber: How algorithms control your life and how to get out

What if I told you that you reading this article — yes, this one right here — is the result of every interaction you have ever had up to this point. That your conversations with your friends and family, your exploratory social media swipes and your long YouTube binges all converged to the kind of stories you read today.

UniverCity Year program adds nine new Wisconsin communities to alliance for 2022-25

In a record-setting cohort, the UniverCity Year (UCY) program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced partnerships with nine new communities for the 2022-25 academic years. These collaborations will leverage university resources to move forward with the different communities’ goals to address specific issues facing their residents. 

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‘We want to see our classrooms look more like our hallways’: Madison teachers express excitement for new AP African American Studies course

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) will offer Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies in the fall of 2023 at Madison East High School and Vel Phillips Memorial High School.

MadHousing helps make dorm selection easier for incoming students

MadHousing is a student-run dorm review website designed by University of Wisconsin-Madison students to make choosing dorms a more straightforward process for incoming freshmen. It launched in spring 2022.

UW-Madison Turkish students organize fundraising, donation drive for those affected by earthquakes in Turkey

As news of the deadly 7.8 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria early in the morning on Feb. 6 broke, three undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison took it upon themselves to assist in humanitarian efforts.

Senate committee holds first-ever hearing on PFAS contamination in Wisconsin

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy held their first-ever informational hearing Tuesday morning on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a harmful water pollutant of growing concern among state officials. 

Former UW-Madison Community Leader in Residence misrepresented an Indigenous identity

In March 2022, the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology Center for Design and Material Culture (CDMC) hired Kay LeClaire, who used the Ojibwe name “nibiiwakamigkwe,” as their “Community Leader in Residence.”

Evers rebukes ‘bitter politics of resentment’ in second inaugural address

Tony Evers outlined a platform of affordability, access and equity during his inaugural address Tuesday at the State Capitol, where he was sworn in for a second term as Wisconsin’s 46th governor.

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. 

Violent crimes near campus create perception of increased danger

Recent widely-publicized violent incidents near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus left many students feeling unsure of their safety. However, the Madison Police Department said that crime downtown is actually on the decline compared to past years.