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CAMPUS NEWS

'Smart Restart' faces campus spread before classes begin

By Kate Van Dyke | Sep. 3, 2020

UW-Madison’s “Smart Restart” program kicks into gear while positive cases increase on campus.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison responds to student activism amid COVID-19

By Alexa Heller | Sep. 3, 2020

Guidelines enacted by UW-Madison administration aim to protect and support students during COVID-19. To what extent do these guidelines infringe on freedom of expression?

IN-DEPTH

Madison’s anti-racism protests: Who continues to show up?

By Ashley Obuljen | Sep. 3, 2020

Friday, Aug. 27 marked the fourth consecutive day of Black Lives Matter protests in Madison following the shooting of Jacob Blake. But something was different this time — only about 50 people showed up to the demonstration to protest police brutality.

CITY NEWS

What new police accountability measures would mean for Madison: An interview with Matthew Mitnick

By Charlie Hildebrand | Sep. 1, 2020

The city’s Public Safety Review Committee has finished its work in establishing the Alder Work Group’s ordinance for new methods of monitoring the Madison Police Department.

CAMPUS NEWS

State funds designated for COVID-19 testing on campuses

By Jessica Sonkin | Aug. 25, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers has distributed CARES Act funds across the UW System to implement detailed COVID-19 testing programs on campuses.

CITY NEWS

Wisconsin National Guard streamlines COVID-19 testing in Madison

By Addison Lathers | Aug. 24, 2020

Members of the Guard work to increase testing efficiency and overcome language barriers with Wisconsin residents

Chancellor Rebecca Blank said Wednesday that her hopes were high that students would be able to return to campus in the fall.

NEWS

Chancellor Blank lays out three-part COVID testing program to be used in the fall

By Nathan Denzin | Jul. 16, 2020

UW-Madison will have a three-part testing program in place when students return to campus in the fall, according to Chancellor Rebecca Blank.

STATE NEWS

Sen. Johnson suggests restrictions on bars may be necessary to prevent the spread of COVID

By Nathan Denzin | Jul. 7, 2020

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said Wisconsin may need to consider more stringent regulations for bars going forward, expressing concern over the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

Baldwin called out Trump for his photo-op in front of St. Johns church in D.C. Wednesday, telling the president it would be a huge mistake to bring the U.S. military.

STATE NEWS

Baldwin slams Trump's response to BLM protests, COVID-19 in virtual town hall

By Nathan Denzin | Jun. 18, 2020

Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin slammed President Trump’s response to Black Lives Matter protests, trade wars early in the year and COVID-19 Wednesday.

NEWS

Youth lead as peaceful protests continue every night on the Capitol

By Nathan Denzin | Jun. 6, 2020

Every night I wonder if people will continue to congregate at the Capitol in Madison, and every night hundreds show up.

NEWS

UW-Madison students who sought refuge from violence and tear gas struggle with protest aftermath

By Ashley Obuljen | Jun. 5, 2020

UW-Madison students who witnessed violence in Madison beginning Saturday share their experiences.

NEWS

After 13 hours of peaceful protest, riots break out in Madison for the third straight night

By Nathan Denzin | Jun. 2, 2020

Riots broke out at the end of the night on State Street again Monday, but it shouldn’t overshadow the 13 hours of peaceful protest demonstrated earlier that day.

NEWS

To our readers: what can we do?

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Jun. 1, 2020

The Daily Cardinal has the privilege of rejecting silence in the face of injustice, oppression and violence. We all can do more to educate ourselves, listen and advocate for others.

NEWS

‘Just as I'm affected by my history, you should be ashamed of it’: Voices from Saturday’s protest

By Nathan Denzin | Jun. 1, 2020

Thousands turned out for the peaceful protest for Black Lives Matter in Madison Saturday afternoon, but it ended with hundreds looting local businesses with the remnants of tear gas in their eyes.

NEWS

‘I Can’t Breathe’: Madison erupts in riots after a peaceful protest supporting BLM

By Nathan Denzin | May. 31, 2020

It was supposed to be a peaceful protest, and, for about six hours, it was — and then it was not.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW System President ‘fully expects’ UW campuses to reopen for fall 2020

By Allison Garfield | May. 16, 2020

While it is still unclear what a reopening would like, UW System President Ray Cross announced he “fully expects” UW campuses to reopen for the upcoming fall semester.

STATE NEWS

State Supreme Court strikes down stay-at-home order

By Bremen Keasey | May. 13, 2020

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers’ ‘stay-at-home’ order in a 4-3 decision Wednesday, putting Wisconsin’s coronavirus response plan in the hands of the Legislature.

IN-DEPTH

When you’re not ‘safer at home’: How city, state services are supporting domestic abuse victims during quarantine

By Allison Garfield | Apr. 30, 2020

Though Madison Police Department has only had a slight 4 percent increase in domestic violence calls since the “Stay-at-Home” order’s been in place, it likely isn’t representative of what’s happening behind closed doors.

CITY NEWS

Mifflin Street Block Party cancelled, students still plan to safely celebrate at home

By Kate Van Dyke | Apr. 25, 2020

The Madison Police Department will be citing any social gatherings that violate the stay-at-home order.

CITY NEWS

Madison’s Truax Field chosen as Air Force’s F-35 base

By Addison Lathers | Apr. 16, 2020

The decision to base the jets in Madison has divided the community on public health and environmental concerns.