CAMPUS NEWS

Alex Warren concert helps launch ‘Future Friends’ mental health initiative

By Alaina Walsh | Oct. 23

Alex Warren performed at the Orpheum for the kickoff of Future Friends, a national mental wellness and music initiative by Two Bridge and Core Spaces.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison launches privately funded ‘pluralism’ initiative to promote open conversation

By Ella Hanley | Oct. 22

The Wisconsin Exchange: Pluralism in Practice is a campus-wide initiative looking to promote open dialogue and civil discourse.

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CAMPUS NEWS

National Geographic photographer discusses pandas, climate crisis

By Lauren Eno and Amellia Fowler | Oct. 21

The Wisconsin Union Directorate hosted photojournalist Ami Vitale in the first lecture of the 2025-26 Distinguished Lecture Series.

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STATE NEWS

Thousands criticize ICE at Madison’s second ‘No Kings’ protest

By Elizabeth Baumberger and Alexa Cattouse | Oct. 21

Protesters marched to the Capitol in opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. 

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County branch to close next spring

By Audrey Lopez-Stane | Oct. 20

Amid declining enrollment and the closure of other 2-year campuses across the University of Wisconsin System, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville will close the Baraboo Sauk County campus at the end of this school year.

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CITY NEWS

Former alder Juliana Bennett runs for Madison state assembly district championing housing affordability

By Emma Kelly | Oct. 20

Bennett spoke with The Daily Cardinal about her background, inspirations for running for the 76th state assembly district and priorities for the future.

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STATE NEWS

Republican bill would tie UW System tuition increases to inflation

By Audrey Lopez-Stane | Oct. 17

Republican lawmakers aim to prohibit the University of Wisconsin System from raising undergraduate tuition by more than inflation rates.

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CITY NEWS

Campus-area vape shops up in smoke after ban

By Paige Armstrong | Oct. 16

After new state regulations barring certain nicotine vapes, campus-area smoke shop owners have lost significant revenue. 

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STATE NEWS

Bill package aims to boost UW System affordability

By Shane Colpoys and Michael Reilly | Oct. 16

Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill package which would increase state funding for advising and retention, and create a state-funded tuition grant program.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison students ‘pump up’ to support domestic violence survivors

By Aanya Agrawal | Oct. 16

As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Alpha Chi Omega hosted a “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event to support a local shelter.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Two UW-Madison professors awarded ‘genius grants’

By Lauren Eno | Oct. 16

Atmospheric scientist Ángel F. Adames Corraliza and nuclear security specialist Sébastien Philippe were awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowships.

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STATE NEWS

Pints for public ed: Minocqua Brewing Company launches hard cider for public education

By Madison Moris | Oct. 16

The Department of Public Education Cider is the latest politically-charged beverage from the outspoken brewery.

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CITY NEWS

Proposed city ordinance eliminates student seat on alcohol committee

By Haellie Opp | Oct. 15

The Madison Common Council will vote Wednesday to determine if a student remains on the committee in charge of alcohol-related licenses and policies.

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STATE NEWS

Democratic lawmakers hope SWIFTIE Act reduces ticket prices

By Grace Williams and Alaina Walsh | Oct. 15

Democratic lawmakers introduce new bill aiming to shake off bots, inflated fees and deceptive resellers.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Multicultural Greek student organizations celebrate Homecoming at annual yard show

By Yareli Gutierrez | Oct. 14

 Multiple multicultural Greek organizations came together on campus Friday in a celebration of diversity and unity.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Meet the robot dog constructing UW-Madison’s newest building project

By Zoey Jiang | Oct. 13

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s new indoor athletics facility is getting help from a robotic four-legged friend.

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CAMPUS NEWS

‘Shame’: Students berate Mnookin over financial priorities, protest policy at ASM meeting

By Grace Williams and Alaina Walsh | Oct. 13

University of Wisconsin-Madison students confronted Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin over research ethics, campus protest rules and financial choices at a student government meeting Wednesday.