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YDSA member, UW-Madison sophomore Robert “Bobby” Gronert launches city council campaign

Democratic socialist student government representative Robert “Bobby” Gronert announced his campaign for Common Council District 8 Tuesday at the Crossing Campus Ministry during a watch party for the New York city mayoral election, emphasizing affordable housing, public safety and combating fascism in his campaign. 

Lonely? There could be a chatbot for that

When University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Emma needed advice on how to end a ‘situationship,’ she consulted a unique source. Emma typed information into Google Gemini and asked for help generating responses.

The true danger of AI comes from overreliance, not misinformation

 “Will Google ever be replaced?”

Democratic governor candidate Kelda Roys slams Trump administration, supports investments in UW

Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, discussed standing up to President Donald Trump’s administration, the importance of investing in the University of Wisconsin System and the critical role of governors in an interview with The Daily Cardinal on her decision to run for governor.

Start strong, stay strong: How to thrive all semester long

Healthy habits consist of goals, smart planning and self-discipline. But what’s most important is starting them early on in the semester. It’s about building a foundation in order to thrive during stressful times, especially in the beginning, when you think it’ll be easy. 

Budget agreement includes funding for virtual mental health services on smaller UW campuses

The 2025-27 Capitol Budget passed at the beginning of July includes $7 million for virtual mental health services to University of Wisconsin students at all campuses apart from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The inclusion of the funding follows a bill introduced by Sen. Jesse James, R-Thorp, and Senate Republicans on June 2 to address mental health issues among UW System students.

Evers, lawmakers agree to increase UW System funding by $256 million

Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders reached an agreement Tuesday to a $256 million increase for the University of Wisconsin System — the largest funding increase in about two decades.

2025 marks 50 years of Hmong diaspora. Wisconsin’s community is still healing

Born in Laos amid the Vietnam War to Hmong refugees, all Mai Zong Vue knew was war. After fleeing persecution in 1975, Vue spent five years of her adolescence in Thai refugee camps before arriving in Wisconsin as a teenager in 1980. 

‘Spring Awakening’ provides a mirror into society's treatment of teenage sexuality

Content warning: This article contains mention of rape, suicide and sexual violence.

Over $12 million cut in critical research funding at UW-Madison

The Trump administration cut $12.6 million in research funding for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, according to a lawsuit filed by Wisconsin and 15 other states last week.

‘Our faith calls us to welcome the stranger’: Wisconsin religious organizations express defiance against immigration policy

On Jan. 21, the Department of Homeland Security issued a statement canceling a President Joe Biden-era policy that prevented U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from conducting raids in “protected areas” like churches and schools.

National refugee processing and federal funding cuts leave Madison’s refugee resettlement programs in lurch

In wake of the Trump administration’s suspension on new refugees entering the country and stop-work orders for federal funding, Madison’s Open Doors for Refugees (ODFR) affiliates are having to pivot their traditional service structures and, in some cases, drastically cut staff and day-to-day operations.

Madison is in the top 10 happiest cities in the country. Some residents aren’t fully convinced

Madison, Wisconsin is the seventh happiest city in the United States, according to a new study released on March 11 by personal finance company WalletHub. 

New UWPD chief Brent Plisch outlines leadership vision, department’s collaboration efforts

Brent Plisch, who has served as University of Wisconsin-Madison’s interim chief of police since February 2024, officially became UWPD’s new chief on Sunday, marking a career milestone as he celebrates 20 years with the department.

The ASM Spring 2025 election has begun. Here’s what’s on the ballot

The Associated Students of Madison (ASM), the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s official student government, is holding elections for more than 30 Student Council seats, committee members and referendums this week. 

Surviving a Wisconsin winter: Fashion and self-care hacks

As temperatures drop drastically, University of Wisconsin-Madison students bundle up in thick coats and scarves, their breath visible in the chilly air. Cloudy skies and short days leave campus feeling cold and quiet. Rarely seeing the light of day, students are left with a lack of creativity in their fashion choices and isolation from the rest of the world.

Study committee reviews bills to improve emergency mental health procedures for minors

A study committee proposed a package of six bills aimed at strengthening youth mental health support and intervention at a Joint Legislative Council meeting Wednesday. 

Rothman, Mnookin discuss Evers’ budget proposal, the Wisconsin Idea during conference

University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman and UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin spoke at the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) Legislative Conference Tuesday, discussing Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal, in-state employment opportunities and mental health.  

Assembly passes Republican bill banning cellphones during instructional time in Wisconsin classrooms

Wisconsin Assembly Republicans passed a Republican-backed bill in a 53-45 vote that would require school boards to implement policies prohibiting cell phone use during instructional time.