What students should know about today’s election
(04/05/22 6:51pm)
It’s the Day of the Badger, and there's no better way to make Bucky proud than by voting in today's spring election.
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Q&A: Uncontested supervisor candidate discusses his motivations for office
(04/04/22 5:10pm)
University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Jeffery Hynes is the only candidate currently running in the District 5 supervisor election taking place on April 5, meaning he will likely assume the role of representing the interests of the student body on the Dane County Board.
Q&A: Wyatt Eiden reflects on his trivia TikTok account, its future
(04/03/22 9:58pm)
University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Wyatt Eiden’s social media presence has grown considerably in the last year, mainly on TikTok. With 1.7 million followers and 28.3 million likes on the platform, Eiden is known for his trivia videos where he asks people he meets on the street a series of questions for a chance to win a cash prize.
Abby Becker and Scott Girard: A Cardinal love story
(04/04/22 7:00am)
In the basement of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Vilas Hall in 2013 sat Abby Becker, Scott Girard and a plate of grilled cheese sandwiches. What followed is an eight year relationship and 2021 marriage, all beginning in The Daily Cardinal office.
Madison Starbucks to become third unionized store in Wisconsin
(04/03/22 9:00pm)
Workers at the Capitol Square Starbucks location publicly announced Tuesday that they will be petitioning the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a union representation election.
‘Reclaiming’ their space: UW-Madison’s Pride Prom to return after a two year hiatus
(04/02/22 7:00am)
Picture this — you’re counting down the days till March 13, 2020 as you and your fellow students make plans to attend the “Once Upon A Queer” Pride Prom. The Great Hall in Memorial Union is booked for the event, and fairy tale decorations and photo booths have already been purchased and are ready to be set up. But two days before the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s biggest queer event of the year, the university announces its transition to online instruction.
My year-in-review at the Almanac
(04/01/22 7:00am)
When I joined The Daily Cardinal my first semester at the University of Wisconsin-Madison last spring, I was an associate news writer. Soon enough, I threw out the idea of creating a satire section, at which point I learned that that’s what the Almanac is — I had just assumed it was a calendar or horoscopes or something.
The magic of open mic night
(03/31/22 3:20pm)
It’s a lively, warm night at Der Rathskeller in Memorial Union. Friends gather in groups as the last assignments of midterm season are vanquished. The line for food winds around the corner and the dining room begins to fill with people eating, studying and relaxing.
Madison’s annual zinefest ‘is a labor of love’
(03/31/22 3:14pm)
Print and Resist Zinefest will take place on April 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central branch of the Madison Public Library. The event is free to attend and open to all, though masks are required and some viewer discretion is advised. In true DIY fashion, creators will not be censored.
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.”
How being alone can help you find yourself
(03/31/22 7:00am)
As my first year of college comes to a close, I often find myself reflecting on the experiences and the lessons that I learned. College is a place where you not only learn about science and math, but also a place where you learn a lot about yourself.
Identity upkeep: The importance of maintaining an organic identity as a student
(03/31/22 7:00am)
College is a time when many students either discover or enhance their true identities. In doing so, it can be daunting for some students to discover that their identities heavily revolve around their academics, or even more jarring: around academics they were pressured to study.
New study finds that 67% of transphobic people self-identify as part of the Confederacy
(03/31/22 7:00am)
The jokes are made roughly 1,256,928 times per day — “You identify as a man/woman? Then I identify as an Apache Attack Helicopter.” Better yet, “I identify as a cat — treat me accordingly.” Well, Jeff, considering that you were excited to drop a deuce in a public playground’s sandbox after leaving the bar last weekend, I guess that’s only fair.
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.
Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Academy Awards: A Discussion Guide
(03/29/22 7:00am)
At the Academy Awards on Sunday, Chris Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair by asking if she was going to be in GI Jane 2 — a seemingly tasteless joke about Pinkett Smith’s alopecia.
Dane County supervisor proposes removal of pledge of allegiance, prayer meeting
(03/28/22 7:00am)
Dane County supervisor Heidi Wegleitner of District 2 presented a proposal to remove the pledge of allegiance and prayer from future county board meetings this past Tuesday. Currently, Dane County Board meetings begin with supervisors reciting the pledge of allegiance and reciting an optional non-denominational prayer.
Poetry books to read in 2022
(03/24/22 7:00am)
“Call Us What We Carry” by Amanda Gorman
Third annual Black Arts Matter Festival hosted at the Wisconsin Union
(03/24/22 7:00am)
Former University of Wisconsin-Madison student and slam poet Shasparay, had a goal — she knew she needed to create a platform to be able to showcase, celebrate and engage with contemporary black artists.
Why the Packers should keep Jordan Love
(03/17/22 6:00am)
On March 15, Aaron Rodgers signed a $150 million contract that will keep him in Green Bay for the next three seasons. With a few more roster moves, the Packers will be under the $208.2 million salary cap for the 2022 NFL season. However, with an active quarterback trade market and a weak draft class at the position, many fans are left wondering what the Packers should do with 2020 first-round draft pick Jordan Love.
Loving yourself selfishly
(03/11/22 8:00am)
This year I was told that I am at the point where I can be selfish in my life, that there would be no better time. This thought scared me. My whole life I had been taught to consider others first and that selfishness was an ugly trait.
