Search Results

TV shows to watch in your freetime

Students turn to foster, adopt dogs in time of pandemic, stress

Missing the companionship of her dog at home, UW-Madison senior Becca Bell decided to bring the comforts of a furry friend to her college apartment. 

Madison City Council hears proposals to change council structure

The Madison City Council heard a presentation Tuesday night regarding a proposal to implement recommendations for a full-time, smaller, higher-paid common council.

Former Badgers look to make their mark on 2020 NFL season

After a seemingly unceasing offseason, the NFL regular season is finally upon us. It’s an exciting time to be a football fan, as every team boasts at least a few dynamic players and almost every squad has some semblance of playoff hope. The 2020 NFL season will see established veterans attempting to cement their legacy, and a hungry and talented class of rookies looking to burst onto the scene. Among these players are many former Badgers in varying situations, looking to make or uphold their names in an increasingly balanced, competitive league.

Why do you build me up, Wisconsin sports?

Oh hey you — yes you, the hardcore Wisconsin sports fan — I’d like to ruin your day.

Wisconsin Supreme Court leaves Green Party off ballot

The Wisconsin Supreme Court decided on Monday it would keep the Green Party’s presidential ticket off the ballot as clerks around the state prepare to send absentee ballots to over a million voters. 

Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling halts mailing of absentee ballots

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Thursday that municipal clerks should pause their mailing of absentee ballots until a ruling is made on the Green Party’s bid to be on the ballot. 

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will not face recall

An effort to recall Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway failed after not meeting the necessary amount of signatures in addition to not turning paperwork in on time. 

New CDC eviction moratorium may bring more questions than answers for Wisconsin renters

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention introduced a new nationwide eviction moratorium Friday that would halt evictions due to unpaid rent until Dec. 31, 2020, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

For UW-Madison’s class of 2020, applying to more than 300 jobs might not be enough in the midst of a pandemic — and it’s worse for students of color.

One night in March, UW-Madison senior Alexis Terry overheard students discussing the possibility of UW-Madison closing campus for the rest of the semester due to the spread of the novel coronavirus as she worked in the library. 

Keeping Up With Absolutely Nothing

As many of us turn to movies and television as a source of escape from the overwhelming events going on around us, finding the right mindless content can feel like a chore. 

Remote ASM fills leadership roles left open by campus shutdown

The Associated Students of Madison (ASM) met virtually Wednesday night to determine the Student Council’s leadership for the coming school year and elected Representative Matthew Mitnick as its chair. 

What you missed in Madison

March 23 — UW-Madison suspends face-to-face instruction.

Talk of Big Ten Football restart reaches White House

President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he had a “productive meeting” with Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren discussing plans for a 2020 Big Ten football season this fall. Trump added that a potential plan is “on the one yard line,” though there is no indication from the Big Ten that an official plan will be announced soon. 

UW-Madison responds to student activism amid COVID-19

The UW-Madison administration continues to grapple with the balance between physical acts of social justice activism and COVID-19 health and safety protocols. 

College 101: The Pros and Cons of LED Christmas Lights

The holiday season is a truly wonderful time of the year—there are lights and decorations everywhere, and the mood is always happy. For some people; however, the holidays can be quite stressful as decorating and gift shopping can be a hassle. Regardless of your attitude toward the holidays, it's important to be smart about your decoration choices and to purchase the most efficient option. While Christmas lights may all seem the same on the surface, understanding the pros and cons of LEDs can make a difference in both your energy savings and the quality of your decorations. 

Madison’s anti-racism protests: Who continues to show up?

Friday, Aug. 27 marked the fourth consecutive day of Black Lives Matter protests in Madison following the shooting of Jacob Blake. But something was different this time — only about 50 people showed up to the demonstration to protest police brutality.

‘This is the time for change’: Milwaukee activist organizes impromptu march to Washington D.C. for racial equality

As demonstrations against police brutality and racism entered its 60th consecutive day in Milwaukee, protesters began mulling the option of extending their voices beyond the city’s borders — all the way to Washington D.C.

Artists grapple with new reality as tours turn digital

As musicians grapple with the past few months that proved to be a pause on their regular scheduled programming, the silence has given them a chance to redefine what it means to interact, or in this case, perform live. Gathering in a sweaty music venue and watching someone perform live is a hard thing to imagine right now. With numbers across the country still going up as thousands of students return to college campuses, a slight return to normalcy serves as a dream. Local music venues are struggling to hold on as their main sources of income are at a halt. Patrons are encouraged to donate and support them in whatever way they can. 

Wallows-VirtualTour.jpg

Wallows is one of the many bands turning to virtual touring amid COVID-19.