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Irish Gaelic is an ‘endangered’ language. This UW-Madison class is helping keep it alive

By Sally Manning | Apr. 10

Rebecca Shields’ non-credit class invites students, staff and community members to learn and preserve the language.  

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Trump suspended refugee resettlement programs. Now refugees and their advocates face unstable futures

By John Ernst | Apr. 4

World Relief Wisconsin has resettled 2,000 refugees across the state since 2012, but new executive actions from the federal government threaten their future and the clients they help. 

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Literacy Green Bay supports English learners. But changing attitudes, politics has made that job harder

By Nick Bumgardner and Iain Chang | Apr. 4

Immigrants attend Literacy Green Bay because they believe knowing English will help them advance in their careers. But changing false stigmas about immigrants can be a challenge.

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Meet Sláinte: UW-Madison dance group connects students with Irish culture

By Avery Chheda | Mar. 20

University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Irish dance club, Sláinte, brings together students of diverse backgrounds and abilities to celebrate Irish culture. 

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How this priest maintains, restores his 170-year-old church in the heart of Madison

By Nick Bumgardner | Mar. 13

One hundred and seventy years after breaking ground, Grace Episcopal Church prepares for a new $1.5 million roof.

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UW-Madison’s own pinball wizard

By Oliver Gerharz | Mar. 6

University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Will DeGoey restores pinball machines in his spare time, turning neglected machines into intense personal projects and eventually fully-functioning games.

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From the field to the classroom: UW athletes read with Madison second graders

By Ronan Rataj | Mar. 6

University of Wisconsin-Madison football players embrace the role of reading in  Madison public schools. 

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As more Milwaukee public schools are linked to lead exposure, parents demand answers

By John Ernst | Feb. 27

Deteriorating lead paint at four Milwaukee public schools leaves parents and the district searching for solutions. 

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First elected Black mayor in Wisconsin reflects on trailblazing campaign, growing up in the South, life of public service

By Avery Chheda | Feb. 20

Frances Huntley-Cooper dedicated her life to public service and helping disadvantaged groups before serving as the first Black mayor in Wisconsin history. 

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‘We need to be more humble’: Former UW Regent reflects on service, urges regents, state government to work together

By Nick Bumgardner | Feb. 13

Regent Emeritus Bob Atwell reflected on his seven years on the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, calling for unity and humility and reviving concerns about the board’s approach to COVID-19. 

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Former UW Choral Union members, director reflect on its 130-year end

By Nick Bumgardner | Feb. 6

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music disbanded the Choral Union in 2023 after 130 years. For those impacted, the memories are hard to shake.

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Holocaust survivor turns memories into educational mission for young people

By John Ernst | Feb. 4

Ben Lesser lived through ghettos and concentration camps during the Holocaust. 80 years later, he’s doing what he can to make sure it never happens again.

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UW-Madison economists warn Trump’s tariff proposals could raise prices, inflation, lower profits for trade-reliant businesses

By Ellie Huber | Feb. 1

University of Wisconsin-Madison economists Charles Engel and Lydia Cox weigh President Donald Trump’s trade policy and its impact on Wisconsinites.

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Independent student art exhibit draws printmakers from across Midwest

By Kayla Northway | Jan. 30

Organized by UW-Madison student Bryce Dailey, the Midwest Print Showcase features the artistic talent of up and coming printmakers throughout the Midwest.

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WORT at 50: the volunteers keeping local radio alive

By Jacob Szczap | Jan. 23

Volunteers give WORT their time and energy, and in turn, WORT gives them an outlet to share their passion with the community. 

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This Wisconsin health care worker has concerns about Trump’s election. Here’s why

By Clara Strecker | Dec. 16

A weakening of public health protections under a second Trump presidency, particularly surrounding vaccines, would put University of Wisconsin-Madison residents at higher risk of illness, a Madison hospital nurse told The Daily Cardinal.

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‘We’re the dark horses': Wisconsin Indian Americans divided on election as political representation grows

By Sreejita Patra | Dec. 6

Indian American Wisconsinites remain conflicted about Donald Trump’s reelection and party affiliation as the community’s political presence grows.