CAMPUS NEWS

Ex-NBC News chief Andy Lack kicks off first Wisconsin Exchange event

By Zoey Elwood and Clara Strecker | Mar. 7

“The Wisconsin Exchange: Pluralism in Practice” aims to encourage conversations across the ideological spectrum. 

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CITY NEWS

Nitty Gritty bar raid fallout sparks debate over Madison police tactics over one year later

By Sophia Capolupo | Mar. 5

Newly surfaced accounts from the Jan. 30 bar raid refueling a heated debate over the ethics of Madison’s nightlife enforcement.

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IN-DEPTH

WSUM a haven for alternative music on campus

By Alexa Cattouse | Mar. 5

The student-run radio station was recently named best college radio station in the country.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Student group repurposes gently used items during dorm move-out

By Elisabeth Carroll | Mar. 5

University of Wisconsin-Madison juniors Amelia Wozniak and Kaleb Roessler created Badger Reclaim to recycle and distribute home items for those in need.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison professors talk impact, legality of Trump’s tariffs

By Katherine Strangberg | Mar. 5

Professors Jon Pevehouse and Scott Baker spoke about the World Trade Organization, Iran and the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to curtail the Trump Administration's tariffs at the Wisconsin Union Directorate Society and Politics Committee’s “Tariff Talk.”

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin bets big on nuclear through university-state partnership

By Sonia Bendre | Mar. 5

In Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State address, he announced a nuclear study led by University of Wisconsin-Madison professors and a fusion grant.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Legislators, UW professor talk future of Wisconsin data centers

By Avery Chheda | Mar. 5

The panel focused on looking into the future of hyperscale data centers in Wisconsin, and changes that need to happen to ensure clean energy.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Changes to federal immigration process stress members of UW-Madison international community

By Jake Kilander | Mar. 4

Federal changes coming to H-1B visa applications add another hoop for international workers coming to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to jump through.

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin to become 49th state to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage

By Avery Chheda | Mar. 3

The Assembly passed postpartum Medicaid extension and “Gail’s Law” on Feb. 26, making Wisconsin the second to last state in the country to pass postpartum Medicaid coverage.

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CITY NEWS

‘We belong together’: A look inside the exclusive Harry Styles listening party

By Olivia Zimmerman | Mar. 2

One hundred guests attended a disco-themed, phone-free private listening party in Madison ahead of Harry Styles’ new album “Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally”.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Student activist groups reflect on Black Panther Party legacy

By Alexa Cattouse | Mar. 2

The Blk Pwr Coalition and Leaders Igniting Transformation held an information session on the legacy of the Black Panther Party, continuing their protest lecture series to celebrate Black History Month.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Provost finalists make their cases for the role

By Annika Bereny | Mar. 1

The three finalists for provost at the University of Wisconsin-Madison delivered their final pitches to an audience of faculty, staff and students last week.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Professor Barry Burden previews Wisconsin’s role in the 2026 midterms

By Jake Kilander | Feb. 27

Political Science Professor Barry Burden discussed where the Democrats might gain ground and how Wisconsin will play a critical role in the 2026 elections.

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STATE NEWS

Democratic lawmakers want UW to make Wiscards valid voter ID

By Katherine Strangberg | Feb. 27

Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill that would eliminate the need for proof of enrollment and allow expired college-issued voter identification cards at the polls.   

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CAMPUS NEWS

UWPD defends Flock camera usage at University Committee meeting

By Zoey Jiang | Feb. 26

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department Chief Brent Plisch addressed faculty concerns at a University Committee meeting Monday.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Who are UW-Madison’s three provost finalists?

By Annika Bereny | Feb. 26

The next provost will serve with a new chancellor, shaping the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s future at a transitional time in higher education. 

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IN-DEPTH

Wisconsin Gymnastics Club tumbles into something new

By Haellie Opp | Feb. 26

No experience? No problem. Wisconsin Gymnastics Club invites any and all skill levels, from beginners to the next Simone Biles