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ASM calls on UW to fire employee following hateful motorcycle incident

The Associated Students of Madison (ASM) released a statement on Friday calling for UW-Madison to place Rich Yaeger, a UW employee who drove his motorcycle through a group of protesters in Capitol Square, on unpaid leave. 

No criminal charges for the Monona police officer involved in the death of Elliot Johnson

The investigation into the alleged shooting of 24-year-old Black man Elliot Johnson that spurred protest and calls for police transparency seems to have come to a conclusion as Dane County officials announce no potential criminal court liability for the City of Monona Police Officer involved in the death.

COVID-19 Update: Dane County on course for growing case averages, hospitalizations

With an increase in the COVID-19 case average and an all-time high in reported hospitalizations, Dane County officials advise people to stay home and celebrate the upcoming holidays responsibly. 

WISC at MICH: Wolverines stumbling into matchup with Badgers at the Big House

When No. 13 Wisconsin (1-0) fans highlighted this Saturday’s game against Michigan (1-2) on their calendar, they probably anticipated it would be among the teams most pivotal in the race to win the Big Ten West. And, while that remains the case, no one could have foreseen the circumstances leading up to the game for both teams. 

Gameday III: Big Ten Outlook: Iowa and Minnesota try to get momentum, Northwestern and Purdue seek to stay undefeated

Iowa vs. Minnesota, Friday 7 p.m.

Are You Entertained? — A weekly entertainment column.

Dominic LeRose and Johnny Bildings are seniors at UW-Madison who are fanatics about all things entertainment. Their goal is to recommend their favorite movies, TV shows, books, music, documentaries and specials to make the dismal times of the current pandemic a little less sufferable.

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With his face planted firmly in his sheets

Letter to the Editor: Opponents of new housing are wrong

In the Nov. 10 article “Plan Commission passes motion to build luxury apartment building despite resident opposition”, several residents were quoted arguing against the approval of a 10-story, 148-unit apartment building at 402-412 East Washington.

Plan Commission passes motion to build luxury apartment building despite resident opposition

The City of Madison Plan Commission voted in favor of a permit to demolish five buildings to allow the construction of a luxury apartment building Tuesday night despite vocal dissent from area residents. 

Column: Badger football's COVID-19 outbreak representative of campus community

You reap what you sow.

Sorkin shares a powerful — and relevant — story in historical drama 'Trial of the Chicago Seven'

As the hopes for our country’s future hang in the balance over the next seven days, it took a Netflix-led trip back in time on Saturday night — filled with protests, flower power and judicial combat alike — to remind me about why we should all be thankful to step up to the polls and cast our votes for the men and women who will help decide where our nation goes from here.

Trump holds penultimate campaign rally in Kenosha before Election Day

President Donald Trump traveled to Kenosha for a last-minute rally on the eve of Election Day, as Wisconsin figures to be a key battleground state heading into the 2020 presidential election. 

Trump abandoned the New World Order, Biden will rejoin it

On Sept. 11, 1990, in the final months of the Cold War, President George H.W. Bush addressed a joint session of Congress. He spoke to the American people about the crisis that was taking place in the Persian Gulf. Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi army had invaded and occupied the country of Kuwait. Iraq on its own controlled ten percent of the world’s proven oil reserves and if allowed to annex Kuwait, it would control twice that. 

'The system is broken': Madison’s local government is inaccessible to those that need it most

A quiet summer night in Madison, Wisconsin came alive as over 1,000 demonstrators gathered at Capitol Square to protest the police shooting of 29-year-old Black man and father of three, Jacob Blake. The air smelled of vinegar and lighter fluid as protestors lit dumpsters on fire before being confronted by Madison Riot Police. 

No. 14 Wisconsin stomps Illinois in Mertz’s record-breaking game

The Graham Mertz hype train has left the station.

Gameday I: Michigan, Penn State face tough road tests early

As part of Gameday One, The Daily Cardinal takes a look around the Big Ten for this week’s biggest matchups and storylines. 

Gameday I: Mertz is Badgers’ X-factor Friday night

When Graham Mertz followed through with his commitment to Wisconsin and arrived on campus in early 2019, Wisconsin fans everywhere grew excited with the anticipation of having a true blue-chip prospect at quarterback. With expected starter Jack Coan out indefinitely with a foot injury, that excitement will finally pay off when the redshirt freshman gets his first college start against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Student mental health demand 'greater than ever': UHS Doctor

University Health Services (UHS) Associate Psychologist Dr. Corey Steele hosted a REDtalk on student mental health and wellness during the current semester as part of Wisconsin Alumni Association’s homecoming 2020 festivities.   

College 101: Preparing to Pop the Question? 4 Things to Consider Before Getting Engaged

You met your partner, they swept you off of your feet, and now you want to spend the rest of your lives together. Sure, there are hard times ahead, but do you have to think about that yet? Can't you stay in the honeymoon phase a little while longer?