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On staying silly with Silly Shorts Store

By Sylvia Miller | Sep. 21, 2023

A look at the local Madison brand, Silly Shorts Store, and its founder, UW-Madison student Isadore Dane.

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Madison’s Night Market shines a light on small businesses

By Cate Schiller | Sep. 21, 2023

Cate gets an inside look into some of the small businesses that make the Madison Night Market so special.

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Digital disconnect leads to connection among students and staff

By Sophia Ross | Sep. 21, 2023

Life without Wi-Fi is unfathomable, until it isn’t. Cardinal writer Sophia Ross reflects on UW-Madison’s unprecedented Wi-Fi outage the first week of classes.

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Five essential back-to-school playlists for fall at UW-Madison

By Gracie Becker | Sep. 7, 2023

Not sure what to listen to on the way to class? At football tailgates? Or while studying? Gracie shares five essential fall playlists for this upcoming semester.

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Can TikTok meet your back to school needs?

By Maddy Heuler | Sep. 7, 2023

How TikTok shop entering the world of Social Commerce is influencing college students.

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You don’t live next to a bike repair shop? Now you might, temporarily

By Erin Mercuri | Aug. 10, 2023

A conversation with Madison’s friendly neighborhood bike mechanic.

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What I missed in Madison from my time abroad

By Sylvia Miller | Aug. 10, 2023

As Cardinal reporter Sylvia Miller wrapped up her semester abroad, her largest comfort was everything that was awaiting her in Madison. She shares some of the people, places and things she missed most, with recommendations sprinkled throughout.

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GPS: Help me choose my college major

By Cindy Chang | Jun. 8, 2023

Plugging a destination into a GPS is simple. Deciding on a college major is not — for some at least. Cindy shares some helpful tips to find the perfect major while still enjoying the journey.

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America’s best college town? A closer look at Madison’s claim to fame

By Hina Suzuki | Jun. 8, 2023

Madison is often referred to as one of the best college towns in the nation, but what makes a good college town anyway?

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Reflections in an empty office

By Anupras Mohapatra | Apr. 27, 2023

At the Cardinal, I could roleplay as an eminent, possibly pretentious thinker. A columnist, sports reporter, science writer, poet, satirist, food and music critic all rolled into one.

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Jalisco Cocina Mexicana: Bringing the taste of home to Madison

By Lauren Aguila | Apr. 27, 2023

An in-depth glimpse of Madison’s newest Mexican restaurant.

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Catching up with sex historian, author Hallie Lieberman

By Jane Houseal | Apr. 16, 2023

The UW-Madison alum reflected on her book, “Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy” and what's to come.

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Facial Collective review: It’s time to start taking care of your skin

By Alexandra Malatesta | Apr. 13, 2023

Alexandra provides some inside information on Facial Collective, as well as some tips on keeping your body's largest organ healthy.

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Appreciation for our student workers

By Lalitha Viswanathan | Apr. 13, 2023

April 10 to 14 is Student Employee Appreciation Week. Here, Lalitha shines a light on these hard workers.

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Going beyond the techniques: Bellydancing UW’s emphasis on history, body inclusivity

By Hina Suzuki | Apr. 13, 2023

Hina provides an inside look into UW-Madison’s belly dancing club, their goals and impact.

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A glimpse into the world of unpaid internships

By Samantha Benish | Mar. 30, 2023

Samantha discusses how ethical unpaid internships can really be and gives an inside look into the pros and cons.

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Advantages of being a student employee

By Sophie Walk | Mar. 30, 2023

Student employment is a unique opportunity for students to gain professional and leadership skills, build their professional network and explore potential careers all while getting paid.