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UW-Madison kicks off Latine Heritage Month with ‘March Up Bascom’

By Jake Kilander | Sep. 18

Chicane & Latine students begin a month of cultural celebration with a packed, joyous trek up Bascom Hill.

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Nutrient pollution, salinization and more: panelists discuss threats to Dane County’s lakes

By John Ernst | Sep. 11

The Cap Times Idea Fest virtual panel discussed ongoing efforts to keep lakewater clean.

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UW alumni open Moon Bar, newest addition to campus bar scene

By John Ernst | Sep. 4

Alums Jeff and Jackie Rood held Moon Bar’s grand opening on Aug. 28, the night of the Badgers first home football game

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Students gather at ‘Paintacular’ to relax with watercolors before classes begin

By Cameron Schneider | Sep. 4

University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Wheelhouse Studio hosts annual free group painting event at the Memorial Union Terrace, allowing over 500 students to relax with art.

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WPR to cancel ‘University of the Air’ show amid funding uncertainty

By John Ernst | Jul. 31

‘University of the Air’ showcased University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers on air for 30 years, specializing in long-form interviews.

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UW-Madison’s queer student organizations celebrate Pride Month amid political turmoil

By Jake Kilander | Jun. 5

Despite funding uncertainty for LGBTQ+ student organizations, students plan to celebrate Pride Month on campus and around Madison.

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From Formula SAE to IndyNXT: Yuven Sundaramoorthy becomes the fastest Badger

By Molly Sheehan | Apr. 24

The University of Wisconsin-Madison helped Sundaramoorthy achieve his dream. Now he’s trying to mount a comeback.

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Walking tour illuminates Ho-Chunk history at UW-Madison

By Avery Chheda | Apr. 17

Kane Funmaker, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, leads the First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour on the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus, teaching guests about Native American history, mound preservation and the enduring legacy of the Ho-Chunk people on their ancestral land. 

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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.