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History of hysteria

You might hear it in polite conversation when describing someone who is upset. 

Abysmal reading scores in Wisconsin: Causes, effects, solutions

Wisconsin students are experiencing a steep decline in reading test scores, and educators are working toward a solution.

Trump announces presidential bid in effort to steal more classified documents

Former president and current elderly toddler Donald Trump announced his bid for the 2024 United States presidential race Tuesday night. In a party that seems to be championing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as its next Republican nominee, it seems strange that Trump would put himself in a position to potentially get his ego bruised. 

Why is Colleen Hoover slaying so hard right now?!

Colleen Hoover is dominating the New York Times Best Seller list with seven of her novels in the top 10 spots for the Paperback Trade Fiction category. She has sold over 20 million books. Her best-seller “It Ends With Us,” has been on the list for 78 weeks straight. 

Dead Horses gently liquidates the hearts of their audience

Ducking into the lowly-lit stage room of the Bur Oak a couple weeks ago, I was greeted by a comfortable small stage with chairs and tables. I could feel the intimacy of the space when I first walked in, which was daunting at first.

Noah Kahan’s folk-infused indie tunes sell out the Sylvee

The rain didn't keep a soul home on Friday, Nov. 4. Instead, fans swarmed the sold-out Sylvee to hear singer-songwriter Noah Kahan and his opener Adam Melchor. Madison was the 13th stop on Kahan's “Stick Season Tour,” which follows the mid-October release of his third and most popular album to date, "Stick Season."

The Daily Cardinal’s stoner art recommendations

From the songs of the 60s and 70s to hip-hop, pop, jazz and punk, the use of cannabis has its footprints across the world of music. Yet weed also holds a strong presence in film and even gaming. Our Arts staff assembled this diverse list of our favorite music, movies and more that come to mind when we think about the intersection of art and cannabis.

Could psychedelics be the healthcare of the future? UW researchers find promising results

Is it decriminalized? Clearing up the confusion about marijuana policy in Madison

Over 14,000 people are arrested for marijuana possession every year in Wisconsin, according to 2019 data from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office. 

Political hero syndrome: How campaigns take advantage of American voters

“We’re about to break down and cry… we assumed our best supporters (like YOU) would donate. But WE WERE WRONG. We’re at a loss for words.” 

Bent: presenting queer life in Nazi Germany

From Oct. 19 to 29, Bartell Theater is showing the production “Bent.” The play, written by Martin Sherman in 1979, tells a story about the persecution of gay individuals in Nazi Germany. Following the life of Max, a gay man estranged from his wealthy family living in 1930s Berlin, the audience is immersed in the heart-wrenching representation of what life was like living as a queer person under Hitler’s rule.

It’s not that hard to ride the bus, right?

It’s 8 a.m. and you're waiting for the 80 outside Dejope to take you to class. Boom. It's there on time. You're in class by 8:25 a.m., and all is as it should be. But come 10 a.m., 11 a.m., the bustling University of Wisconsin-Madison student body and our haphazard walking has disrupted our beloved buses entirely off their scheduled rhythm.

Matt Walsh asks to only be challenged using his own opinions (this is the satire page)

Right-wing political commentator and genital hugger Matt Walsh will appear on campus Monday for a screening of his new documentary, “What is a Woman?” The event has drawn uproar from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s transgender community and its allies, potentially including the vandalization of Memorial Union and Alumni Park — the vandals have not been publicly identified as of 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 24.

Q&A: UW GSCC discusses fostering community space for LGBTQ+ students

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) works to support and foster community among UW’s trans and queer students. The organization planned a day-long community-building event and trans film festival on Oct. 24, the same time as conservative commentator Matt Walsh’s talk at Memorial Union. GSCC organized several other initiatives throughout the fall to support LBGTQ+ students on campus.

UW-Madison’s Gender & Sexuality Campus Center celebrates 30th anniversary

To commemorate the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center’s 30 years of providing support and advocating for inclusivity in the University of Wisconsin-Madison community. Students and faculty members of all sexual orientations and gender identities gathered on Tuesday, Oct 11, in the Pyle Center to remark on the center’s longstanding legacy. 

Campus exhibit ‘Question Things’ urges guests to question ‘things’

If you’ve ever thrifted clothes, have you ever wondered where that piece of clothing came from? 

Wisconsin, still searching for a win, drops consecutive duels to St. Cloud State

The warning sirens are blaring in Madison after Wisconsin (0-4-0, 0-2-0 Big Ten) sustained a series loss to No. 10 St. Cloud State (4-0-0, 0-0-0), thus beginning their season 0-4 for just the third time in 60 years.   

CHAI and JENNY123 teach Sett-goers the intergalactic groove, preach “Neo-Kawaii” philosophy

Stepping into Union South on Friday night was a one-way ticket into an intergalactic universe where an assortment of astronauts, ravens and an extravagantly pink quartet pranced around. On Oct. 7, CHAI and JENNY123 enchanted the Sett stage, delivering one of the most unforgettable shows I’ve had the privilege of seeing to a small, blessed audience.

“Shrek The Musical:" the right amount of ‘ogre’ the top

Bartell Theatre opened its fall season with a huff and a puff that blew many audience members away. Fairytale creatures and Farquaad fans united at Madison’s local theater to watch “Shrek,” a musical swamped with comedy.

A deeper look into the Badgers’ new post-Chryst offense

The Wisconsin Badgers clearly experienced an offensive shift during their Week 6 42-7 rout of the Northwestern Wildcats, utilizing newer concepts and a balanced gameplan that led to career games for quarterback Graham Mertz and wideout Chimere Dike.