Political science professor and director of the Elections Research Center Barry Burden told the Cardinal Harris may have fallen short of Biden’s performance due to discontent among young progressive voters regarding the Biden-Harris administration’s Middle East policies.
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UW Health to reinstate annual masking requirements amid rising respiratory illnesses
‘We’re in a better place than we were at the height of the pandemic, but we’re still dealing with the reality of ongoing respiratory illnesses,’ Dr. Jeffrey Pothof says.
TAA launches bioscience graduate worker campaign
The University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate assistant’s union, the Teaching Assistant Association, launched a campaign to improve working conditions for graduate student workers in bioscience departments including genetics and microbiology.
Letter to campus administration criticizes reassignment of GSCC director
University of Wisconsin-Madison campus community members criticized the removal of Warren Scherer as director of the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center in an open letter to campus administration.
UW-Madison reports sexual assault in housing residence
The university said the alleged victim and the suspect knew each other.
Counseling Psychology 125: UW’s key to first-year success and community building
One-credit freshman seminar supports student retention, builds connections, fosters personal growth for freshmen.
Why The Badger Herald hasn’t been on Instagram
Meta’s poor customer service, cost-cutting layoffs cause real harm to businesses, organizations depending on its platforms.
Sexual assault reported at UW west campus residence hall
Students notified via email, sexual assault was not reported to UWPD.
UW-Madison experts discuss what second Trump term means for East Asia
UW-Madison’s Center for East Asian studies hosted a panel before the election exploring the impact of a second Trump term on East Asia.
University hosts Veterans Day Recognition Breakfast to honor military service members
‘Together, we can ensure that our veteran students feel strong, feel belonging and feel empowered in this environment, ready to make a positive impact here at UW-Madison and beyond,” Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Fernie Rodriguez says.
$15 million grant toward UW’s RISE initiative will encourage human investment in AI
‘We position ourselves with the expertise and the support that we need to address whatever is coming next,’ RISE spokesperson says.
Badgers football senior advisor resigns following crash, OWI arrest
Badgers football senior advisor Jack Del Rio resigns after first-offense for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
UW Health to begin masking requirements later this month
UW Health said it is beginning its annual respiratory virus season masking.” To help protect patients and care teams from illness, UW Health will begin annual masking requirements starting in mid-November and ending in mid-March to align with the usual respiratory virus season,” a press release stated.
UW-Madison students receive racist texts among national wave
University of Wisconsin-Madison students received racist text messages that went to Black Americans across the country, the UW Police Department said Friday. The texts reference slavery and were sent nationwide on Thursday, UWPD said.
DoIT Help Desk responds to reports of students unenrolled from Canvas courses
Help Desk resolves issue, students to be re-enrolled within next 2-4 hours.
Courses disappear from UW-Madison Canvas dashboard
There are no known workarounds at this time and the DoIT investigation is ongoing.
UW-Madison student turn out to the polls in higher numbers than in years past
The UW-Madison student body makes up close to 18% of the population of Madison, a key part of Wisconsin’s electorate.
Babcock Dairy recalling some ice cream products
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs or Yellow #5 run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products,” the press release said.
Babcock Dairy issues recall for mislabeled ice cream
Babcock said in a statement Orange Custard Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Peanut Butter were recalled for people who who have an allergy to eggs and run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Wisconsin Singers returns for 57th season at UW-Madison
The group also serves as an official ambassador of Goodwill for the University.
Babcock Dairy recalls ice cream due to labeling error, risk of allergic reactions
The Babcock Dairy Store at the University of Wisconsin has voluntarily recalled approximately 41 half-gallon cases of ice cream, according to a statement released by the company. Mistakenly labeled as chocolate peanut butter, the cases actually contain orange custard chocolate chip ice cream.
Democrats find success in state elections, pick up seats
An expert says the new, slimmer majority could create new possibilities for speaker. “With the narrower majority, it’s possible that someone else could throw their hat in the ring, and given how it’s been more difficult for Republicans to enact their legislative agenda under Governor Evers, it may be that Republicans are looking for a change,” said UW-Madison Journalism Professor Mike Wagner.
Trump wins 2024 presidential election, UW campus leaders urge unity
‘I did not believe Trump is somebody who can unite the country,’ College Republicans of UW president says.
UW-Madison student organization CLEAN urges students to sign energy burden petition
Campus Leaders for Energy Action Now urge students to sign petition for a rental energy burden disclosure ordinance in Madison.
‘America has failed us’: UW-Madison students and community members voice disbelief, fear of the future after Trump victory
The Daily Cardinal spoke to over a dozen students and community members who shared shock, horror and disgust of Trump’s blowout victory.
Black Males in Engineering: An innovative form of education
Founder of the Black Males in Engineering project, Brian A. Burt, is leading research into how Black men are often excluded from science, technology, engineering and mathematics — or STEM — industries. Through BME, Burt hopes to emphasize that Black mens’ journeys throughout STEM need to be aided by many people throughout their lives.
Wisconsin Union hosts Thanksgiving to-go meals
Wisconsin Union will also host Friendsgiving available to all UW-Madison students.
Uncommon Ground: Students find civil debate forum in Library Mall
Conservative students sometimes come up to College Democrat’s table to disagree, but they always have a civil conversation, Schanhofer said. UW College Republicans Chair Thomas Pyle said his organization frequently collaborates with College Democrats. “I think we have a great relationship with College Democrats right now,” Pyle said. “… I would love to see more of that in the real political world out there … We don’t need to hate our political opponents.”
With record early turnout, more than 10,000 early vote at UW-Madison locations
Students reported lines of about two hours, and early voters at campus polling locations comprised nearly a fifth of in-person absentee ballots cast in Madison.
Lawmakers discuss higher ed funding, removing UW-Madison from UW System during legislative meeting
In the final meeting of the committee, the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the University of Wisconsin System evaluated recommendations that could see UW-Madison succeed from the UW System and give universities bonding authority.
Wisconsin Alumni Association Black Affinity Group hosts Black Badgers Homecoming Reception
“The Black Badgers Homecoming Reception went really, really well. We were happy with the nice turnout and with the reception of everyone who was there, and just the ability to collaborate in the way that we did,” Roslynn Pedracine, president of WAA’s Black Affinity Group, tells Madison365.
Guest column: New College of Engineering construction uses massive funds to serve select few
If all goes well, the new engineering building will help the future of the engineering program and will boost Wisconsin’s economy as a whole. Conversely, the cost of this future improvement is leaving programs underfunded, tuition raised and immediate needs unmet.
New chapter for CDIS: Tom Erickson announces departure
Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau to succeed as new director, promising continued growth, innovation.
Celebrating safely: UW emphasizes sexual assault awareness this Halloween
UHS provides vital resources for survivors and bystanders alike.
Are celebrities swaying UW-Madison student votes ahead of the election?
Mike Wagner, a journalism professor and political science expert at UW- Madison, believes celebrity influence can amplify engagement, but it doesn’t necessarily determine voting behavior. “Young voters are particularly receptive to ideas when they’re communicated in a relatable way, and that’s what these celebrities are doing,” said Wagner. “[Students] feel more connected to the election process because they’re supported by people whom they may value the most.”
New images of RSV may hold key to unlocking new treatments
A research team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison produced high-resolution images of RSV structure, important for RSV treatment options and vaccine development.
UW-Madison student protests were larger in the 1960s and 1970s. Why?
Kacie Lucchini Butcher, director of the Rebecca M. Blank Center for Campus History, told The Daily Cardinal the reason for this may lie in direct impact. “With the war in Vietnam, people’s friends were dying,” Lucchini Butcher said. “I think there was a sense of urgency to those protests that made people feel as though they wanted to get involved.”
UW Health reports record patient care numbers
Approximately 832,300 patients received care in the 2024 fiscal year. Record levels of care this year included: 3,831,200 outpatient appointments, 237,400 emergency department visits, and 85,900 surgeries.
Student worker acts quickly, administers Narcan to overdose victim at Memorial Union
A student worker at UW-Madison’s Memorial Union carried out life-saving measures earlier this month after a person overdosed in one of the lounges. It was an uneventful day at Memorial Union when Ruben Aguilo Schuurs, Building Manager at UW, was flagged down by another worker in the building.
Wisconsin’s Top Chef season runner-up to address UW’s winter commencement
UW-Madison has announced a special guest for its winter commencement on Dec. 15.
Caribbean Students Association member responds to derogatory comments made at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally
Comedian’s comments toward Latinos, African Americans ignite backlash from Puerto Rican community, GOP leaders.
Researcher highlights changing landscape of global warming
NOAA Climate, Global Change Postdoctoral Fellow presents how warming factors change in the Arctic, North Atlantic, their global impacts.
UW-Madison policies undermine the student dialogue
Cardinal View: UW-Madison expression policies shape debate on only their terms. This restricts student dialogue.
‘Top Chef’s’ Dan Jacobs announced as UW-Madison winter commencement speaker
Dan Jacobs, a contestant on the popular cooking show and Milwaukee restaurant owner, will address graduates at the Winter Commencement Dec. 15.
25 arrested, 51 ejected during UW Homecoming game
The near-majority of ejections, 22, were for underage alcohol possession. There were also two ejections for entering the playing surface and four ejections for trespassing.
Sexual assault reported on UW-Madison campus
Authorities said it happened around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in a southeast campus residence hall.
Sexual assault reported in southeast dorm
UW informed students of on-campus incident occurring Oct. 22 via Crime Warning email sent Monday afternoon, no investigation currently underway.
Politico reporter Jonathan Martin stresses importance of UW-Madison in the 2024 presidential election
In a talk at Memorial Union, Politico politics bureau chief Jonathan Marin discussed campaign strategies and the strong influence of University of Wisconsin-Madison students in the upcoming election.
Sexual assault reported in southeast campus residence hall
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and the victim and alleged offender knew each other.
Rapper Yung Gravy brings ‘Party to the polls’ at UW-Madison
More than 650 young voters joined rapper and UW-Madison alumnus Yung Gravy on a festive march down University Avenue to Memorial Union to cast their ballots on the second day of early voting in Wisconsin.
Polzin: Documentary on Moore family tragedy worth watching
The documentary chronicles the Moore family tragedy: A 2019 two-vehicle crash in Michigan caused by a drunk wrong-way driver that killed two members of Howard Moore’s family and left the former University of Wisconsin men’s basketball player and assistant coach severely injured.
Yung Gravy headlines free concert encouraging young people to vote
Hundreds of students and community members partied with artist Yung Gravy Wednesday afternoon before heading to the polls to vote.
POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin visits UW to discuss political climate
Political journalist, columnist shares unique lens on political journalism ahead of presidential election.
Yung Gravy performs in Madison, encourages students to vote
On the second day of early voting, Yung Gravy led attendees to Memorial Union to vote early.
Guest column: UW-Madison protesters need to revive 1960s grit. It’s time to challenge university policy
Today’s UW-Madison protests have passion but do not wield the same political influence that once shook campus and sparked national dialogue. Students must harness the generational protest tactics of the past.
Student organization debates voting rights, election integrity and social media
Members of nonprofit Black and brown youth organization Leaders Igniting Transformation debated issues related to democracy on Thursday.
Print journalism might be dying. But it’s thriving on UW-Madison’s campus
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is already the only campus in the nation with two daily student newspapers. The student media landscape is only growing despite deep lay-offs in the professional journalism industry.
UW system paid $135k for investigation of former chancellor
Documents obtained by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression show the Universities of Wisconsin paid law firm Husch Blackwell $135,000 to investigate Joe Gow’s conduct while serving as UW-La Crosse’s chancellor.
Chris McIntosh shares Wisconsin’s plans for revenue sharing
Athletic director Chris McIntosh said there will be 80 to 100 fewer Badgers athletes as part of roster limits that are due to replace scholarship caps. The number of scholarships awarded also will decrease, he said in an exclusive interview with BadgerExtra.
What to expect from UW’s Homecoming week
‘It’s for Badgers and Badgers at heart,’ Homecoming committee member says.