Category: Opinion

As colder months approach, we must deconstruct narratives surrounding stereotypes related to clothing purchases.

WSB does not require sustainability business classes within its curriculum, meaning an overwhelming majority of graduates are unaware of the business implications and solutions to climate change.

Disruption is a form of protest and banning it is undemocratic.

Drinking culture in Madison has vast negative impacts on entire community.

When the Nicholas Recreation Center opens, more students will have easier access to resources important for mental health.

New study by UW researcher points to negative mental health effects bullying causes in adolescents.

Letter to the editor: While many know Lincoln as the “Great Emancipator,” few know him as the mass executioner of 38 Dakota men.

In fact, I find it entirely likely that this video was not racially motivated whatsoever. This was made even more obvious by their full-throated apology and remake of the original video.

For the safety of myself and all of the other students and Madison residents that live in the Central District area of the city, I believe it is utterly irresponsible of the Madison Police Department to remove this critical position that fosters trust between Langdon residents and the police department itself.

Last week’s report from the UW-Madison that one in four women on campus report being sexually assaulted was certainly no surprise to us.

Last week’s report from the UW-Madison that one in four women on campus report being sexually assaulted was certainly no surprise to us.

The prevalence of sexual assault is not limited to female undergraduates — this continues to disproportionately affect minorities, students with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students.

The Associated Students of Madison proposed on October 2 to add crisis hotline numbers on the back of incoming freshmen’s Wiscards. The numbers that are planned to be added are the UW Police Department phone number, University Health Services Mental Health Crisis Line and Rape Crisis Line.

Move to open Eagle Heights to undergraduate students positive step, but not sufficient.

MADISON, Wis. – It’s a curious phenomenon of the early 21st century that our political and cultural divisions have led us to try to “dumb down” our lives and our world. As if it is our curiosity that is causing us so much fear and anxiety, distrust and discomfort. Curiosity has historically led us to discovery, to knowledge and understanding and hope. And if we would unleash it once again it still will.

We don’t know how it is even possible to produce a video about the University of Wisconsin without images of students of color.

MADISON, Wis. – We don’t know how it is even possible to produce a video about the University of Wisconsin without images of students of color. What we do know is it is irrelevant who was responsible for the final product, the fact that it existed for even the short time it did is a damning indictment of our ongoing lack of cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect for diversity and inclusion.

Athletes bring in huge profits for university, but do not reap benefits.

Intersection of arts and science has power to introduce more people to different fields.

Recognition of Indigenous People’s Day is a good start — but it’s only the beginning of education process.

Three years ago, a group of health-tech entrepreneurs, investors and others familiar with UW-Madison’s painfully sluggish clinical trial process delivered a plea to campus leaders with the power to make changes.

College Republicans’ response to this week’s protest at SAC does not contribute positively to productive discourse.

Taking care of your mental health is an integral part of your college experience.

Time and time again, students of color are ignored as members of this community — effectively erased from a sense of belonging. Instead of aiming to tick the boxes for a photo-op or attempting to fix issues after the fact, notions of equality must be embedded into every decision, especially at the University-level.

As an institution whose primary focus is on education, lackluster performance in this category is a call to action.

While diversity training and more extensive critique process are good steps, they fail to address underlying racial issues in Wisconsin.

Lovicott tells News 3 Now that many Badger students did not grow up in cities as large as Madison so understanding how to navigate campus safely is an adjustment.

Fraternities are known for their wild antics, what function do they serve in campus settings?

With the recent University of Wisconsin homecoming video, it should go without saying that this university — from its administration down to its student body — has failed to cultivate a space that is truly a home for its students of color.

What makes the video so egregious is the homecoming committee solicited many student groups to participate in the filming and groups of color did volunteer and participate.

ynda Barry is the most democratic artist I’ve ever met, so I feel sure she’d bristle at being elevated to the status of genius. But now she’s stuck with the title. Last Wednesday, Barry became one of 25 winners of the MacArthur Fellows Program, worth $625,000 and popularly known as the “genius grant.” According to the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Barry’s award is for “Inspiring creative engagement through original graphic works and a teaching practice centered on the role of image making in communication.”

Despite distance from center of campus, living in Lakeshore offers many benefits that Southeast residents don’t have.

Small and large universities offer different benefits and downsides, depending on your educational priorities.

There are plenty of available alternatives, other options to keep students safe on campus.

College internships are widely viewed across the postsecondary landscape as one of the high-impact practices that campuses should adopt, scale and sustain. The designation of internships as a HIP is based on analyses of the National Survey of Student Engagement data, which show that such practices are significant predictors of student learning and engagement. That has led to a national focus on high-impact practices, along with growing interest in students’ career and transitions to the workforce, with many institutions encouraging or even mandating students to have internships.

Quintez Cephus always said he was innocent of the charges and the members of a Dane County jury ultimately agreed. It is clear that the two women still feel victimized and want another day in court. I keep thinking that this not the experience that anyone wanted for these three young people.

The course is “Geoscience 100: Introductory Geology,” and on this particular day, music spills out through the closed doors as the students await playbills for a lecture called “Beginnings.”

Increasing awareness, tackling stigma surrounding food insecurity on campus vital to supporting UW students.

The University of Wisconsin rose slightly in the 2020 rankings, leading UW Communications to craft a giant press release. To the casual observer, it seems like there must be something the school is doing to warrant the change in ranking. Likely, that is not the case.

Last month, HBO premiered “Our Boys,” a 10-episode series exploring violence in Jerusalem in the summer of 2014, co-produced by popular Israeli television station Channel 12. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Israelis to boycott the popular channel for airing what he termed an “anti-Semitic” show.

The underlying conceit of the editorial is that an Ivy League education can be a critical factor in a student’s future success. The most recent study of Fortune 500 executives shows that the University of Wisconsin produced the most chief executives in the country. And of the top 10 of the Fortune 500, eight were educated in public colleges. An equal number of C.E.O.s graduated from public colleges and private colleges.