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More than 90 years of the Terrace: Events, music, more this summer

By Annabella Rosciglione | Apr. 27

With over 800,000 visitors every summer, the Memorial Union Terrace is gearing up for another busy season with new music, food and more.  

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‘The story of our country’: 111-year old Italian Workmen’s Club seeks national historical certification

By Liam Beran | Apr. 20

Italian immigrants, mostly from Sicily, formed the club in 1912 to “support and nurture the [Italian] immigrant population” who comprised much of the Greenbush neighborhood at the time.

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Life at the top: A journey up UW-Madison’s Carillon Tower

By Ian Wilder | Apr. 13

Though many hear the wide-spanning ring of the carillon bells atop Madison’s carillon tower, they might not know the intricacies of the instrument. 

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Revealing the hidden fees, a new way to buy tickets

By Tomer Ronen | Apr. 6

The ticket buying experience has turned into one full of hidden fees at every turn. With Tixplorer, University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Cameron Roth aims to streamline the entire ordeal.

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A slice of the vote: Ian’s Pizza’s special place in Madison elections

By Liam Beran | Mar. 30

“The biggest reason for [Mac the Vote] was that we wanted to encourage students to get out and vote,” Chapman said.

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UW Health nurses confront shortage, campaign for union recognition

By Ava Menkes | Mar. 30

“[UW Health] is the number one hospital in Wisconsin, and all the employees at UW should be treated like they work at the number one hospital in Wisconsin,” Jorgensen said.

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Public defender, prosecutor shortages prevail in Wisconsin

By Liam Beran | Mar. 23

“A lot of people really need help, especially those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford defense.”

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Tracking down the elusive snow days of UW-Madison

By Ian Wilder | Mar. 9

This winter, Madison saw the most snow in one day since 2019, yet classes and regular campus events persisted. 

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Community and conversation: What the Collective Impact Podcast hopes to achieve

By Liam Beran | Mar. 2

A new student-run podcast, which launched this February, aims to give a platform to Madison residents in marginalized communities. The process of getting here has been one filled with learning and excitement.

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Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank: An enduring legacy

By Madeleine Afonso | Feb. 23

UW-Madison’s late chancellor made an impressive impact with influence that not only shaped the campus community but stretched well beyond the confines of Madison. 

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WSUM 91.7 FM: The radio station that could

By Caitlyn Halfon | Feb. 16

WSUM student radio had a long, complicated journey before it became the institution it is today. 

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Soaring Madison house prices leave Madison residents scrambling for solutions

By Ian Wilder | Feb. 9

The Department of Housing and Human Development considers households that spend more than 30% of their income on housing to be "cost-burdened" and finds those families may struggle to afford other living costs.On average, a household that rents spends 26% of their income on housing, while a household with a mortgage spend 32% of their respective income on housing costs. 

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Roadblocks on the road to development in UW-Madison housing

By Sophie Walk | Feb. 2

Some students in line had been there since 10 a.m. the day before, opting to sleep on the sidewalk overnight. 

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Natural climate solutions: Using nature to lessen climate change effects

By Madeleine Afonso | Jan. 26

Land-based practices utilizing nature are a way to help lessen the effects of climate change, according to the Guardian. At the local level, certain instances are being implemented in southern Wisconsin and on campus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Divide by design: Gender exclusion at the Nicholas Recreation Center

By Tyler Katzenberger | Dec. 8

Slamming weights. Inappropriate looks. A chorus of obnoxious grunting, no matter how much weight is on the bar.

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A rundown on fake emails: How to spot them, protect yourself

By Gavin Escott | Dec. 1

UW-Madison's public email directory leaves students susceptible to scammers. 

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Abysmal reading scores in Wisconsin: Causes, effects, solutions

By Sydney Steidl | Nov. 17

Reading scores have decreased among Wisconsin students, and educators are working toward solutions.