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Concrete slab falls from Van Hise, no injuries

No injuries were reported after a concrete slab fell from the third floor of Van Hise Hall on the UW-Madison campus Sunday. 

ASM unanimously passes four pieces of legislation

The Associated Students of Madison passed legislation in support of transgender women in sports, revisions to their COVID-19 Student Relief Fund and the implementation of a Tribal Affairs position for their organization on Tuesday. 

Wisconsin village sees surge of sexual assault survivors come forward

Shorewood High School alumna Sophie Scherwenka posted a short video to her private Instagram account last week, but she didn’t do it to update her friends or show off an outfit or meal.

A comprehensive students guide to April 6 elections

Madisonians will decide which local candidates will serve on the common council for a two year term during the April 6 elections.  

Social Justice Hub named recipient of 2021 Class Gift

The UW-Madison Senior Class Office announced Wednesday that its Class Gift of 2021 will be presented to the Social Justice Hub.

Students responsible for stolen UW Arboretum tree apologize

Three members of the banned fraternity, Chi Phi (now known as 200 Langdon), were ticketed and fined for removing a tree from the UW-Madison Arboretum on Nov. 5, 2020. 

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.