Opinion

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Nothing wrong with graduating in church

Last Week, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the graduation of Brookfield East and Brookfield Central held at Elmbrook Church did not violate any laws. The panel reasoned that the ceremony did not contain any religious content, so the public school did not endorse religion of any kind. The issue started back in 2000 when Brookfield Central's senior class officers suggested that their graduation be moved from the stuffy gymnasium to Elmbrook Church. The students' vote passed and was approved by superintendent Matt Gibson. All hell broke loose after that.

Diversity issues exist before admissions

The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board weighs in on a new report claiming UW-Madison discriminates against whites and Asians in admissions.

Gun law creates unsafe campus

The Daily Cardinal editorial board has serious concerns with Wisconsin's new concealed carry law.

New concealed carry law a danger to city

Canceling smog regulation hurts all

President's speech more important than football

Students must act to prevent sexual assault

Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE) continually finds that the majority of students come to UW-Madison believing rape is something that only happens in the middle of the night when no one is around.

Labor's public relations problems grow in poor economy

On the day after Labor Day, it is important to look at the tumultuous state of the labor movement. Back in the day, labor unions helped organize workers in order to get employers to create safer workplaces. Unions helped push wages up to a fair level and solidify work rules that keep workers healthy and safe.

Feingold's influence as important as ever

Opportunities abound at UW, but don't take on too much

West continues to fail to bring change in the Middle East

New UW System reforms will benefit universities

Women's studies will reduce gender gaps

What would happen if every student on campus were required to take a course in the department of Gender and Women's Studies? Would students brush the class aside like any other breadth credit or take the valuable information it offers seriously?

Fact distortion harms debate

Outcome of Chicago election important to Midwest's future

FYI: Governor Walker is not Hitler

Top Ten: Madison's most influential figures, the full list

The Badger Herald: Worst newspaper on campus

No one can sit out diversity discussion

Last week, the university provoked another series of racial tensions across campus. Following an e-mail sent to several UW-Madison minority student organizations from the office of the Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Climate, many students were incensed at the administration's lack of tact.

Democrats' attempt to repeal DADT is weak

Can you hear the fat lady singing, my fellow Badgers? She's singing about the Democrats preparing to abandon another fight in Washington D.C. During the current lame-duck legislative session, Democrats are silently jumping ship on the LGBT initiative of repealing the ""Don't Ask, Don't Tell"" policy that bars gays and lesbians from openly serving in the armed forces.