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Dating has its problems, but swiping isn’t the solution

By Blake Martin | Feb. 29, 2024

In a culture where convenience is king, dating as a young adult has lost its purpose.

OPINION

Is affordable student housing a myth?

By Kate Reuscher | Feb. 29, 2024

How do students afford housing as new luxury apartment complexes are being built around the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus?

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Denied MacTaggart’s alcohol license should inspire change in city policy

By Matthew Silletti | Feb. 22, 2024

The Madison ALRC has been tasked to create new laws for a new beverage category.

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Style isn’t as simple across the pond: Differences in college fashion culture

By Hana Razvi | Feb. 22, 2024

British and European university fashion is a whole other ballpark.

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The Daily Cardinal announces 2024 Local Bar Guide Awards nominees

By The Daily Cardinal | Feb. 15, 2024

After nearly a decade on hiatus, The Daily Cardinal is reviving its annual Local Bar Guide for 2024.

Contrary to national trends, UW-Madison saw an increase or applications from international students  in Fall 2016

OPINION

Early application cycles and their detriment to college admissions

By Caitlynn Hastings | Feb. 15, 2024

A closer look at the downsides of applying early

Head coach of the UW-Madison club baseball team (above) released a petition online earlier this week calling on Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez to reinstate a varsity baseball team.

OPINION

Bringing the diamond back: The case for baseball at UW-Madison

By Andrew Habas | Feb. 15, 2024

The time is now for Wisconsin to reinstate their baseball team.

OPINION

Lily’s Classic must happen, but partying on thin ice isn’t the answer

By Paul O'Gorman | Feb. 8, 2024

Fundraising, partying and a boot hockey tournament at Lily’s Classic are in danger due to melting ice. Here are the changes needed to preserve one of UW-Madison’s biggest events.

OPINION

Tolerate it: Taylor Swift is beneficial for the NFL

By Alyssa Grezek | Feb. 8, 2024

How Taylor Swift became the National Football League’s MVP.

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OPINION

Don’t give Sister Cindy what she wants

By Blake Martin | Feb. 1, 2024

When you give in to the spectacle, you give her a platform.

PHOTOS: The Silver Dollar photographed Jan. 28 is set to close Feb. 3.

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Farewell, Silver Dollar: Another Madison gem gone too soon

By Franchesca Reuter | Feb. 1, 2024

The irony of tearing down history to preserve history.

COIN made their Madison debut at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday.

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Fans are everywhere. Why aren’t artists?

By Grace Winokur | Jan. 25, 2024

What a festival in small-town Iowa can teach the music industry

OPINION

Do final exams make the difference?

By Lauren Stoneman | Jan. 25, 2024

The classes students remember are the classes they care about.

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Universities nationwide are debuting their Taylor Swift era

By Hana Razvi | Dec. 7, 2023

Why are so many colleges suddenly offering Taylor Swift-themed classes?

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Letter to the Editor: Can we Un-PAC UW-Madison in time for 2024?

By Reid Watson | Dec. 1, 2023

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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Letter to the Editor: The future demands unity in commitment to the Universities of Wisconsin

By Sen. Kelda Roys, Sen. Jeff Smith and Sen. Chris Larson | Nov. 30, 2023

Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison; Sen. Jeff Smith, D-Brunswick; and Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, each serve on the Senate Universities and Revenue Committee.