Opinion

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OPINION

You’re not doing enough: The climate crisis collective action problem

By Blake Martin | Oct. 10, 2024

On the other side of the country, Florida residents are bracing for the second devastating hurricane in under two weeks. There, it’s hard to accept this might be the new normal. What does this have to do with us in Madison? As individuals here and across the country, we’re not doing nearly enough to stop the climate crisis that’s causing more intense natural disasters. 

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Don’t let pre-professional culture co-opt your college experience

By Lauren Stoneman | Oct. 10, 2024

You can’t game a professional landscape that’s constantly changing. You might as well study what you love.

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The economic lie: We’ve been hijacked to believing Republicans are better for the country

By Owen Puckett | Oct. 3, 2024

It’s a common refrain in American politics: Republicans bring economic growth, while Democrats burden the economy with taxes, regulation and spending. But when we look at the data, this belief doesn’t reflect reality.

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In defense of Chappell Roan, she did not need to endorse Kamala Harris

By Wesley Hoy | Oct. 3, 2024

When you stand behind a candidate, you stand behind their platform. Chappell Roan wants to change it instead.

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Rallies won’t educate you. That’s your job

By Surya Sethi | Sep. 26, 2024

When you like a candidate, it isn’t always for the right reasons.

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Students have a right to leave the classroom. Canvas isn’t helping

By Blake Martin | Sep. 26, 2024

Students deserve the “right to disconnect” from their learning environments, and for instructors, softwares like Canvas have made that too easy to forget.

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OPINION

Dear University Housing, bring back all female-identifying residence halls

By Lillie Sunby | Sep. 19, 2024

With sexual violence on the rise across the U.S. as students return to campus, it’s time for UW Housing to make a change and bring back all female-identifying residence halls.

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OPINION

UW-Madison should start school earlier, here’s why

By Emmett Gaffney | Sep. 19, 2024

For the benefit of students and faculty, the university should start classes a week earlier.

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OPINION

Cardinal View: UW System doesn’t grasp the impact of campus closures on students

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Sep. 12, 2024

After a lack of communication from UW System officials, many communities and students face uncertainty and isolation with higher education after a myriad of branch campuses closed.

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OPINION

Take a break from being informed: Mental health struggles from the media

By Michael Dougherty | Sep. 12, 2024

As political tensions rise, and obstacles in the way of accessing information fall, it’s important to reflect on our relationship with the political world — and just maybe, take a step back.

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Students are hesitant to vote. There’s no excuse not to

By Zoey Elwood | Sep. 12, 2024

With the news and resources at young people’s fingertips, we have every reason to go to the polls.

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OPINION

You are more than the media you enjoy: The post-pandemic fan culture crisis

By Blake Martin | Sep. 5, 2024

COVID-19 lockdowns have fundamentally changed the way pop-culture fans interact online. While virtual communities have grown stronger, so has an inability to separate artistic criticism from personal attack. 

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OPINION

Pop stars go folk to be taken seriously. It doesn’t have to be that way

By Marit Erickson | Sep. 5, 2024

As more and more artists turn to softer genres, pop’s cultural significance is diminished.

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OPINION

Letter to the Editor: The reality of the student housing crisis

By Emily Hokanson | Aug. 18, 2024

Editor’s note: Letters to the Editor and open letters reflect the opinions, concerns and views of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and community. As such, the information presented may or may not be accurate. Letters to the Editor and open letters do not reflect the editorial views or opinions of The Daily Cardinal.

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OPINION

Response to Letter to the Editor from Jewish UW Faculty, published May 2, 2024

By Identified Members of the CJS Board of Visitors” | Jul. 30, 2024

Editor’s note: Letters to the Editor and open letters reflect the opinions, concerns and views of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and community. As such, the information presented may or may not be accurate. Letters to the Editor and open letters do not reflect the editorial views or opinions of The Daily Cardinal.

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OPINION

Light rail is coming to cities across the country. Madison should be one of them

By Marcus Hirsch | Jul. 25, 2024

Wisconsin should look to the example of public transit powerhouses and seek funding for light rail infrastructure.

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Bursting the Bubble: How campus design can keep students trapped

By Blake Martin | Jul. 25, 2024

Not all college campuses allow for wider community engagement: it's time for students at UW-Madison to make the most of stepping outside of the "campus bubble"

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What incoming students can harness from a successful UW-Madison computer sciences alum

By Bryson Turner | Jun. 6, 2024

Badger alum John Stecher's journey from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to the C-Suite of the largest Alternative Investment firm in the world is a lesson for all students: stay determined and embrace collaboration.

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OPINION

Take a chance on that random roommate

By Lillie Sunby | Jun. 6, 2024

No matter who you end up with, living with a stranger will be an invaluable college experience.

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Letter to the Editor: Re: Letter from Jewish UW Faculty in Support of Protestors for Divestment and Ceasefire Daily Cardinal May 2, 2024

By Toby Block | May. 14, 2024

Editor’s note: Letters to the Editor and open letters reflect the opinions, concerns and views of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and community. As such, the information presented may or may not be accurate. Letters to the Editor and open letters do not reflect the editorial views or opinions of The Daily Cardinal.