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Ways to cope with mid-semester anxiety

By Sophie Walk | Nov. 11, 2021

Here are some tips to combat the mid-semester slump!

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The effect of Madison living spaces

By Molly Welsh | Oct. 28, 2021

From Gordons to State Street, Witte to the Hub, the way in which students view the University of Wisconsin-Madison is greatly impacted by the place in which they live.

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UW micro-influencer Paris Boswell’s internet fame is bittersweet

By Gillian Rawling | Oct. 28, 2021

Paris Boswell started making YouTube videos for fun at age 13, and her fame grew rapidly. Yet, at what cost?

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Housing horror stories: UW-Madison edition

By Kodie Engst | Oct. 28, 2021

Dealing with housing can be a tricky, if not scary, situation. Kodie tells the stories of some UW-Madison students and their “spooky” housing encounters. Beware!

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Take it from a pro: a junior’s advice on housing

By Alexa Rose | Oct. 28, 2021

As the fall colors begin to show, students are beginning to look into housing for the 2022-23 school year ─ and realizing the stress that comes with.

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Helpful resources for finding housing

By Hina Suzuki | Oct. 28, 2021

The city of Madison is notorious for having early deadlines for housing. Here’s a list of resources for you to find your perfect home for the year!

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Tackling the transition to college

By Lily Gould | Oct. 14, 2021

Juggling everything that college throws at you is hard, and knowing how to handle them is key to success!

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The price of menstruating: socially and financially

By Audrey Perry | Oct. 14, 2021

We need to destigmatize periods. If we don’t address menstruation and the societal norms describing it as “gross” or “unnatural,” we won’t be able to address how costly periods actually are.

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It’s time to normalize therapy

By Emma Friesberg | Oct. 14, 2021

For years, society has placed an unnecessary stigma on therapy; It’s time to rethink the way we look at it.

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The lost year: my experience as a ‘do-over freshman’

By Sophie Reeves | Oct. 14, 2021

“While I am a sophomore, I am no wiser than any of the new freshmen, as I too am experiencing my first taste of ‘real college’.”

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Badger Tweets: 'You’ve beckied your last blank'

By The Daily Cardinal | Oct. 13, 2021

Here's your weekly rundown of the best tweets the campus community has to offer.

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The fair skin obsession

By Darshigaa Gurumoorthy | Sep. 30, 2021

For centuries, society has been captivated by the idea of fair skin; yet, its effects have been devastating.

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How student orgs changed my college experience

By Gunnar Schmitz | Sep. 30, 2021

By allowing myself to explore the student orgs I had previously forbidden myself from joining, I broadened my academic and career horizons.

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Student organizations aren’t just for building your resumé — they allow for personal exploration, growth and more. Learn about their impact firsthand from Director of Videography at Moda Magazine, Maddie Vilker.

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The oddest student orgs on campus

By Sophie Friedberg | Sep. 30, 2021

From caroling to coloring, there really is a student org for everything at UW-Madison. Which will you explore first?

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Badger Tweets: Cows, construction cranes and crewnecks

By The Daily Cardinal | Sep. 20, 2021

Here's your weekly rundown of the best tweets Madison, WI has to offer.

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Unmasked at UW-Madison: ‘We are NOT anti-maskers’

By Addison Lathers | Sep. 17, 2021

The mental health student organization is fighting a different kind of stigma this semester.

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Student orgs that you need to check out

By Danielle Farina | Sep. 9, 2021

Danielle dives into some of the unique student organizations on campus, including activities that everyone can enjoy!

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A look into Greek rush week

By Kelsey Barrett | Sep. 9, 2021

Rush week provides a great opportunity for sororities and fraternities to meet prospective recruits, but what about all the work that goes into the preparation?

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How to make the most out of the semester

By Megan Girod | Sep. 9, 2021

Feeling a little lost coming back to campus? Here are some ways you can make sure this semester is your best one.