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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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OPINION

Queer spaces in Wisconsin are in danger. It’s time to go to the gay bar

On Sunday, March 9, Wisconsin’s queer community suffered a great loss: This is It — the oldest gay bar in the state and Milwaukee’s unofficial drag hub — shut their doors without warning. This is Its' sudden closure may have come as a tragedy to queer Wisconsinites, but it shouldn’t have come as a surprise. If we want queer spaces stay open, we need to start showing up where it counts. In other words, let’s head back to the gay bar. 


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OPINION

Seniors, it’s time to face reality. But that doesn’t mean it’s over yet

Seniors — in about 20 days, you’ll be returning from your last spring break at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. All of a sudden, it’ll be Monday, March 31, and in about six weeks, we’ll be in our caps and gowns as official alumni of UW-Madison. I know what you're thinking — you don’t want to think about it. But it’s time to face the music. So how should you spend your time?


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OPINION

Broken promises, fractured alliances: Trump’s rebuff of Zelenskyy sets a dangerous precedent

February 28, 2025 — President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to strengthen United States-Ukraine ties while securing resources for American industries. However, soon after it began, the meeting devolved into a verbal sparring match. But this meeting isn’t just another headline; it marks a global shift with real consequences. 


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OPINION

Conservative influencers are reshaping masculinity. We all pay the price

In recent years, charismatic and hyper-masculine gurus have taken to the internet to peddle advice on all things men’s wellness. But beneath the surface lies the bizarre. The influencers responsible for shaping men’s digital wellness culture have the power to change what it means to be a “real man” in the eyes of those looking up to them. With that kind of power comes influence that shouldn’t be ignored.


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OPINION

Madison is a pedestrian’s world. It’s time to share the road

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my four years here, it’s this: Madison is a pedestrian’s world, and everyone else is driving in it. Here, crosswalks are nothing more than a loose suggestion, and drivers hoping for a gap in a constant stream of students are invisible. But, on campus, we need to do a better job of looking out for each other, and we can start by sharing the road.


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OPINION

TikTok is back. Let’s bury it for good

Less than 24 hours after U.S. servers went dark, TikTok crawled out of a shallow grave, leaving users with mixed emotions. While some have celebrated TikTok’s unexpected return, others have noticed that something about the app seems different, and in some cases, more heavily censored. If young Americans want to imagine a world where they can stay informed without reliance on social media, censored or not, it’s time to bury TikTok for good.


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OPINION

When looking for clubs, don't seek comfort

Like many other students, when faced with more than 1,000 clubs to choose from, I wanted to stay in my comfort zone — giving major and career-oriented clubs first pick. But if my experience working with The Vault has taught me anything, exploring the unexpected can lead to fantastic results.


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