Amellia Fowler

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Cardinal Call: Daily Cardinal 2026 Spring Action Project

Flock cameras near campus

Host Amellia Fowler speaks to City News Editor Alaina Walsh about her story “Whose pole is it? City questions Flock camera installed near Memorial Union,” in a discussion of whether a Flock camera installation is within the University’s jurisdiction, or if the installation placement is on city infrastructure without permission.

Cardinal Call: Wisconsin 2026 midterm insights from Political Science Professor Barry Burden

This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Staff Writer Jake Kilander about his story “Professor Barry Burden previews Wisconsin’s role in the 2026 midterms,” in a discussion of Political Science Professors lecture on the upcoming midterms.

Cardinal Call: University of Wisconsin–Madison Students for a Democratic Society Lead Anti-ICE Protest

This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Features Editor Avery Chheda about his story “Students climb Bascom Hill to demand a safer campus against ICE.” in a discussion of students, faculty and alumni protesting increased ICE presence. 

Winter Wisconsin Welcome events give students opportunity to connect, get outside in the cold

As the spring semester begins, UW-Madison offers resources and events to help students unwind, connect and beat the winter blues.

Cardinal Call: UW-Madison reports 9 hazing violations since 2021

This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Staff Writer Alexa Cattouse about her story “UW reports the most hazing violations in Wisconsin following new transparency requirements” in a discussion of new anti-hazing policies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Articles in this week’s “campus news you missed” segment:

Cardinal Call: Shifting Immigration Policy Breeds Uncertainty

This week, host Amellia Fowler sits down with Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Jane Dardik to discuss ⁠her coverage⁠ of a recent ‘know your rights’ panel – where immigration attorneys shared tips on how to stay safe in the event of an ICE encounter. 

Cardinal Call: SNAP Benefits Return

The longest government shutdown in American history came to an end last Wednesday, restoring the federal food benefits that help millions of Americans afford their groceries every month. Today, host Amellia Fowler sits down with Daily Cardinal staff writer Celine Essaied to discuss ⁠her coverage⁠ of the SNAP benefits chaos.

Struggling Badger Football Program Results in a Hit to the Wisconsin State Economy

This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Staff Writer Michael Reilly about his story “Football losses hurt state economy, report finds” in a discussion of the current record of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team, and the effects that could follow.

Cardinal Call: city ordinance proposal to remove alcohol committee student seat

This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Staff Writer Haellie Opp about her story “Proposed city ordinance eliminates student seat on alcohol committee” in a discussion of Madison’s Alcohol License Review Committees vote to keep a student seat reserved.