Put him to work — sorting clothes at the Dane County Free Clothing Center. Who knows? He might even find something to wear.
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Health officials spread awareness of antibiotic resistance amid respiratory virus season
Antimicrobial resistance responsible for 35,000 U.S. deaths annually, expert says.
UW reinstates Sex WIse module after negotiations
While the module has now been reinstated, Runde said some content, particularly around the discussion of pornography, was shortened as part of the compromise reached with the administration. Runde said they were unsatisfied with some of the compromises, citing a disconnect between UW administrators and students’ experiences on and off campus.
Letter to the Editor: Pay the TAs: Unpaid teaching requirements hinder education, research
I am a co-president of my graduate student labor union, the Teaching Assistants’ Association. We represent Teaching Assistants (graduate workers who teach classes, grade papers, lead discussion sections) and Research Assistants (graduate workers who do research, often in a laboratory setting) and all other graduate workers.
Dreading political conversations this holiday season? This Union Committee has you covered
As the holiday season commences, the Wisconsin Union Directorate Society and Politics Committee shared some tips to help students get through political conversations with family members.
UW-Madison sees rise in whooping cough cases
Since September, more than 20 UW-Madison students have been diagnosed with whooping cough, University Health Services said Wednesday.
UW ‘Material Intelligence’ exhibit threads meaning into matter
“Material Intelligence” exhibit in the School of Human Ecology invites individuals to think about how materials shape the spaces around us.
UW-Madison genetic scientists sound alarm on AI overreliance, say there are persistent flaws in data
Researchers in the Genetics-Biotechnology Center at UW-Madison published a study in September, raising concerns over issues found in AI-assisted genome-wide association studies and offer new statistical methods for improvement.
UW-Madison student government establishes Black Affairs Committee
The Associated Students of Madison passed legislation to create a new committee, after Black student leaders expressed the need for greater support from student government.
Trump’s Wisconsin victory aided by rightward shift of UW System campuses
At UW-Madison, campus wards swung 14 points to the right.
UW student-athletes concerned new football indoor practice facility potentially violates Title IX
The projects costs $285 million and is the largest capital project in UW Athletics history. It includes replacing the Camp Randall Memorial Sports Center (The Shell) and the 80-yard football practice field in the McClain Center.
UW-Madison Capstone students to host press conference today to call attention to heat vulnerability for incarcerated populations
UW-Madison Capstone students will host a press conference this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the City-County Building in downtown Madison to shine a spotlight on the growing crisis of heat vulnerability in prisons across the state.
Column: UW should adapt co-op educational programs to produce experienced, well-rounded graduates
Co-op programs offer early step into workforce, create hands-on opportunities for students in chosen fields.
Law expert breaks down potential charges Ryan Borgwardt could face after faking his own death
John Gross, Clinical Associate Professor of law at the University of Wisconsin told WMTV 15 News that while faking his death is not a crime on its own, actions Borgwardt took before fleeing the country could result in criminal charges.
WSUM director presents budget proposal for 2026 fiscal year at SSFC meeting
SSFC discusses budget recommendations for Student Transportation Board.
UW-Madison acappella group, Madhatters, take the stage next weekend
UW-Madison’s oldest acappella group, the Madhatters, are gearing up for their annual fall performance. This year’s concert, which features singing, dancing and comedic fun, is taking place in Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall on Saturday, November 23 at 7 p.m.
33 kicked out of UW v Oregon game, UWPD says
Almost three dozen people were ejected and over one dozen arrested from Saturday’s University of Wisconsin football game versus the Oregon Ducks, the UW Police Department announced Saturday.
“We need to get better at understanding how cannabis itself impairs people”: UW Madison researchers study effects of driving while high
UW-Madison researchers are studying the effects of Delta 8 and Delta 9 on driving performance, with the help of the University’s driving simulator. Delta 8 and 9 are hemp derived products that can produce a high feeling.
Transportation Services presents budget, future plans at SSFC meeting
Transition to new bus passes and the effects of pandemic increase costs.
Guest column: Students are moving at speed of internet: Curricula, course expectations aren’t keeping up
Digitization of coursework, growth of artificial intelligence, changing norms create gap between how professors design courses, how students approach them.
Study recommends paving, lighting Lakeshore Path
Preliminary recommendations from a study on the Lakeshore Path including paving and lighting the path used by thousands of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and community members daily.
ASM passes legislation to establish Committee of Black Affairs
New committee aims to empower Black student voices; ASM also discusses changes to violence prevention module.
Pro-Palestine Wisconsin residents voted third-party, abstained from voting in protest of Israel policy
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.
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.