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Local officials confirm 11 ICE arrests in Madison

The number of arrests made by federal immigration authorities in Dane County rose to at least 11 over the weekend, local officials confirmed Monday.

Immigration arrests in Madison prompt backlash from local officials

At least six people were arrested by federal immigration officials in Madison Friday, city officials and local Hispanic advocacy groups said.

Noname’s ‘Room 25’ is a concise record layered with conviction

Noname, real name Fatimah Warner, found a valuable niche in hip-hop as one of the coolest acts around with her quiet, yet potent 2016 mixtape Telefone and a number of features. Two years later, she has a plethora of musings after moving away from her native Chicago, grasping fame with a headlining tour and loving and losing in a relationship. Noname has not added to or detracted much from her very distinct sound, but her latest record Room 25 is chock full of beautiful instrumentals and smooth flows that breeze through 11 tracks across 35 minutes.

Gun crimes plague Madison area Wednesday

The Madison area faced several gun-related incidents Wednesday, which forced local schools into lockdown and prompted UW-Madison to send WiscAlerts to students.

Celebrating diversity of Latinx ‘cultura’

Celebrating diversity of Latinx ‘cultura’

The Daily Cardinal’s most-anticipated films for the fall semester

Following a stereotypical summer of big-budget blockbusters that satisfy the masses and empty our wallets, it’s time to shift our gaze toward a few of the more audacious stories that hope to impress during this upcoming fall semester. These five films have potential to be the perfect escape to the theater for all students struggling to readjust to college life.

'Hereditary' conveys a refreshing sense of what it means to be scared

The topic of familial estrangement is hardly new to the impetus of the narrative arc. In particular recency, plenty of wonderfully made films have explored this idea with a fluid blend of dramatic tension and character development: “Lady Bird,” “I, Tonya,” “Birdman” and perhaps even “Swiss Army Man,” to a degree. The respective character internalizes that emotional severance as a means of either reconciliation or maturation, offering a relatable and believable drive.

College 101: Is Online Poker Legal?

I’ve been fascinated with Texas Hold’em for a while. I guess it started with reading about Chris Moneymaker’s incredible story and how he became famous. All of this from winning an incredible tournament online. I am in New Jersey, and I often play in Atlantic City; however, this is quite a drive and my college class schedule does not allow me to do this regularly. Also, I am trying to improve my game and prefer the non-intimidating online environment. However, is online poker legal? I see all types of answers online and am not quite sure.

College 101: How to Do the Great American Roadtrip (When You're Not an American)

I am a foreign exchange student studying in the US (from Germany). I want to do my big USA road trip this summer, because when else will I get the opportunity? I’m doing a big loop, up and down the coasts, and twice across. I’d never been to the US before studying here, though. I haven’t even left campus very much; I work hard. What are some of the things a foreign student should know while tripping around the USA?

The cast of LINES: A Theatre LILA Invention from left to right: Laetitia Hollard, Yadira De La Riva, Olivia Dawson, Lachrisa Grandberry, Aidaa Peerzada, and Mercedes White.

Walker petitions federal government for healthcare funding in effort to stabilize markets

In an effort to provide accessible health care to Wisconsinites, the state filed a request with the federal government to approve a $200 million health care reinsurance program Thursday, but state Democrats argue even more action is needed.

?‘Like Water for Chocolate’ is an invigorating read, addresses relevant themes of sexuality, feminism

Laura Esquivel’s “Like Water for Chocolate” is a magical, vivid and tragically romantic novel that tastes as satisfying as its delectable featured recipes.

Walker signs child tax credit, sales tax holiday into law despite Democratic dissent

Gov. Scott Walker signed a new child tax credit and sales tax holiday into law Tuesday in Waukesha, accomplishing one of his biggest priorities of the last legislative session.

UW-Madison Discovery to Product office hires new director

UW-Madison’s Discovery to Product office has a new director, according to a university release Tuesday.

Wisconsin men's tennis splits series with Ohio State and Penn State

The Wisconsin’s men’s tennis team (3-2 Big Ten, 11-7 overall) split their two home conference matches against ranked opponents this past weekend at Nielsen Tennis Stadium. The team got off to a great start by knocking off No. 44 Penn State (1-4, 11-9) on Friday, 4-3 in a tightly contested match. The Badgers scored an important win over a ranked opponent and improved to a perfect 10-0 at home this year.

Walker relents, follows judges’ orders to hold special elections

After three separate judicial orders to call special elections to fill two vacant legislative seats, Gov. Scott Walker has complied with the rulings and issued an executive order to hold new elections.

GOP leaders call for “extraordinary” session to change special elections law

After a judge ordered Gov. Scott Walker to hold special elections to fill two vacant legislative seats, GOP leaders announced plans for an “extraordinary” session to change the state’s special elections laws.

UW-Madison’s LaFollette School director, researcher leaving for Georgetown

Donald Moynihan, director of the UW-Madison’s LaFollette School of Public Affairs, announced via Twitter Tuesday that he will be leaving this coming fall to join the faculty of Georgetown University.

Wisconsin returns home looking to regain early season success

Home sweet home.

?Who will win (and who should win) at tonight’s Oscars

This year's Academy Awards, which are hosted again by Jimmy Kimmel, hope to shine a spotlight on the best films of 2017 during a time of intense controversy within the industry. The #MeToo movement has dominated all discussions regarding entertainment in the past few months thanks to the silence breakers who came forward with assault allegations against Hollywood’s biggest names, including James Franco, Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein. With the political and social nature of awards season in mind, it’s time to figure out who will win the top prizes and the nominees who truly deserve them.