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As students struggle to pay bills, $2 million sits unused in government relief

Winters in Madison can be brutally cold, with temperatures dipping below freezing for most of the season. 

'Perkins borrowers are being failed again': UW withholds debt relief to loan holders amidst the pandemic

Last March, the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provided for the suspension of loan payments, stopped collections on defaulted loans and set a 0% interest rate on Department of Education-owned federal student loans. The measure was extended three times over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for much-needed relief for loan hoalders. 

A man nearly died from asthma attack after shooting at local homeless shelter

A man nearly died after suffering an asthma episode following a shooting at a temporary housing shelter Monday night. He was almost not able to get life-saving treatment from community medics.

Wisconsin’s $7.25 minimum wage has not increased since 2009. It’s unlikely to change anytime soon.

In March, Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced an “Economic Justice Bill of Rights for All Wisconsinites,” which, among other provisions, includes an “equitable, living-income and livelihood.”

The changing face of State Street

A large housing developer has proposed a plan to build a ten-story apartment complex on the 300 block of State Street, which would displace a number of downtown businesses already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Student struggle with homelessness exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic

Going on thirteen months, the seasons of the COVID-19 pandemic have completely changed the lifestyle of Madisonians. While workforce and education have turned virtual, attention has been brought to learning new hobbies, baking banana bread and creating whipped coffee. The ability for humankind to overcome has been celebrated and the convergence of community in online forums has been articulated. 

Canada Goose changing Coastie outlook on homelessness

Coastal students at UW-Madison, commonly known as Coasties, have started an effort to address income inequality after listening to their econ professor, Daveed Johnston, talk for two minutes and then tune out everything that applied to them. 

Wisconsin State Legislature scraps bill to recognize Black History Month, honors Rush Limbaugh

Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate voted to honor conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh last week, while also voting against recognizing Black History Month. 

UHS opens vaccine portal as Wisconsin enters new wave of vaccinations

UW-Madison’s University Health Services (UHS) opened a portal on Wednesday for the university community to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Student safety is key

UW-Madison Housing Locksmith Josh Armbruster treasures the essential trade of prioritizing repairs that foster residential safety for thousands of undergraduate students living on campus.

Madison Plan Commission rejects second Hub II proposal

The Madison Plan Commission again voted to reject the Hub II construction proposal on Monday, citing safety concerns and an unrefined aesthetic.

District 8 Alder candidate Juliana Bennett hopes to bring a new voice to drive change in Madison

The summer of 2020 brought many people to the streets to protest for racial justice and cultural change in America. The movement for Black lives was largely reinvigorated by young activists and local leaders — like Juliana Bennett. 

COVID-19 and Student Life

In part two of our special series on COVID-19 coverage at the Cardinal, we speak again with writers and students about campus life, completely upended by the pandemic. We talk with international students about their experiences and feature writer Elea Levin about how COVID-19 impacts students’ housing decisions. Co-hosted by Gaby Vinick and Hope Karnopp and edited by Sylvia Yan.  

COVID-19 and Student Life

Spring 2021 ASM election results announced, students support relief fund

The Spring 2021 Associated Students of Madison election results were released on Wednesday evening, announcing the UW-Madison students that will fill seats on the Student Council and the Student Services Finance Committee.

Delayed stimulus payments finally pass the Senate, yet many Americans are still waiting on their benefits.

As the litigation-filled Trump administration has come to an end, newly elected President Biden has followed through with some of his economic campaign promises. The American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion economic relief bill, passed the Senate narrowly with a vote of 50-49. The bill includes the long-awaited stimulus payments of $1,400. 

Finding a New Home: Homelessness and Housing in Madison

Welcome back to a new season of The Student Dive. Gaby Vinick and Hope Karnopp break down some of the latest neighborhood stories. We cover the closure of the homeless encampment at McPike Park, tenant horror stories and the upcoming move for A Room of One’s Own. Make sure to check out these stories on dailycardinal.com. Resources: https://porchlightinc.org/ https://www.tenantresourcecenter.org/. Co-hosted by Gaby Vinick and Hope Karnopp and produced by Sylvia Yan.

No place like home: COVID-19’s impact on student living decisions

This past fall, while much of the world was sheltering in place and leaving their homes as little as possible to lower their risk of being exposed to COVID-19, college students across the world were doing something that might seem unthinkable in the middle of a pandemic: 

Badgers for Special Olympics address inclusion on campus

Badgers for Special Olympics discussed the inclusion of students with disabilities at a meeting Tuesday. 

'Promising Young Woman's' Cassie Thomas is a misunderstood hero

Warning: This piece contains spoilers!