Ian Wilder

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Tracking down the elusive snow days of UW-Madison

This winter, Madison saw the most snow in one day since 2019, yet classes and regular campus events persisted. 

I just think it’s neat: particle physics

Many people end their studies of physics and chemistry at atoms, but what hides beyond the atoms is an intricate world still full of questions to be explored.

Anti-trans graffiti found in Science Hall

Transgender flag stickers were anonymously defaced in Science Hall with anti-trans messages.

Soaring Madison house prices leave Madison residents scrambling for solutions

The Department of Housing and Human Development considers households that spend more than 30% of their income on housing to be "cost-burdened" and finds those families may struggle to afford other living costs.On average, a household that rents spends 26% of their income on housing, while a household with a mortgage spend 32% of their respective income on housing costs. 

Lawsuit against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse can proceed, judge says

The lawsuit, filed by the father of Anthony Huber — one of two men killed by Rittenhouse in August 2020 — seeks unspecified damages from Rittenhouse, City of Kenosha officials and Kenosha police officers.

Darrell Brooks found guilty on all charges in Waukesha Christmas Parade attack

Darrell Brooks was found guilty of all 76 charges levied against him Wednesday after he drove an SUV through a Waukesha Christmas parade last November, killing six and injuring 61.

Transgender rights supporters protest ahead of Matt Walsh event at Memorial Union

A crowd of about 250 people gathered outside Memorial Union Monday night to protest the Matt Walsh event hosted at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, demonstrating support of transgender rights.

Understanding UW-Madison’s complicated emergency alert systems

Most recently, multiple students took to Twitter questioning why there was no WiscAlert issued after the June 14 State Street assaults on three individuals.

New student pay rates raise questions of job inequality among UW student jobs and beyond

"On weeks where I work weekends [which is every other week], I’m averaging around 25 hours a week … When I was interviewed for the position, I was told I’d be working a maximum of 17”

Amid spotlight on secretary of state races, Doug La Follette talks election security, other midterms issues

With secretary of state elections taking center stage thanks to former President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims of voter fraud during the 2020 elections, the once-sleepy state race is hotly contested this fall.

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