UW-Madison professor wins Nobel Prize in physics

CAMPUS NEWS

UWPD, MPD investigating e-scooter thefts

By Ted Hyngstrom | Oct. 2

The University of Wisconsin-Madison and Madison Police Departments outlined five electric school thefts that have occurred since mid-September.

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ARTS

WUD Film brings a throwback to The Marquee

By Lilly Nicandri | Oct. 2

Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Film brought viewers back to the early 2000s with their presentation of “Fruitvale Station” at the Marquee on Sept. 25. The film highlights the clash between warmth and unease and ordinary and domestic life. 

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PODCAST

Wisconsin football upsets No. 13 Penn State, previewing Michigan State

By Bret Marbach and Caroline McGartland | Oct. 2

Hosts Caroline McGartland and Bret Marbach discuss all things Wisconsin football, as the Badgers pulled off their best win in the Luke Fickell era. Then, the two look ahead to Michigan State, which has suddenly become an extremely important game.

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STATE NEWS

Sen. Johnson alleges hospital mismanagement, failure to correctly treat COVID-19 during pandemic

By Mary Al-Bazi | Oct. 2

Speakers shared stories about alleged failures to address the pandemic effectively and with the treatments they desired.

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WOMEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin women’s soccer faces first test in road game series

By Shane Colpoys | Oct. 2

The Wisconsin women’s soccer team fell to Rutgers on Sunday, breaking a nine game win streak after a confidence building 1-0 win against Maryland on Thursday. 

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MEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin men’s soccer loses to Maryland, bounces back with tie against Indiana

By Kailen Shah | Oct. 2

Despite a 1-0 loss on the road against No. 4 Maryland Terrapins the Badgers tied the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers to gain a much-needed conference point

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ARTS

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ takes on corporations on, off-screen

By Kaelana Faessler | Oct. 2

“Coyote vs. Acme” hit the $100 million mark at the box office last week, nearly a month after its release on Aug. 28. 

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News

Universities shouldn’t need a lawsuit to speak up

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Oct. 2

Cardinal View: Accountability for campus sexual assault arrived at Cornell only after a lawsuit and national headlines. University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the middle of its own "red zone," should not wait for either.

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IN-DEPTH

Woven in Our Worth: UW-Madison Celebrates Latine Heritage Month

By Isa Killian | Oct. 2

In front of Bascom Hall on Sept. 18, drizzly skies did not stop flags from flying at March Up Bascom, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s iconic annual Latine Heritage Month kickoff event. The celebratory march followed by a Carnaval was just a few of many events spread throughout the holiday.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW celebrates Oktoberfest at Memorial Union

By Madelyn Rybak | Oct. 1

The University of Wisconsin-Madison embraced German tradition in another year of celebration at Memorial Union on Sept. 25 and 26.

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VOLLEYBALL

Wisconsin volleyball kicks off conference play with back to back victories

By Kira Rath | Oct. 1

The No. 6 Badgers opened up conference play on top of a four-set match against No. 20 Oregon at UW Field House on Sept. 24. They then traveled to Indiana on Sept. 27, sweeping No. 10 Purdue.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison crime reports show increase in reported stalking, hate crimes in 2025

By Alena Shores | Oct. 1

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department’s latest safety report shows increases in reported hate crimes, stalking and property theft across campus in 2025.

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STATE NEWS

Crowley holds narrow lead over Tiffany in Wisconsin gubernatorial race in latest Marquette poll

By Dominic Violante | Oct. 1

The Democratic party also holds a narrow lead on the generic ballot for state Legislature, as President Donald Trump's approval ratings continue to fall.

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WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Badgers skate past Saints, open season with sweep

By Ava Hudson | Oct. 1

Wisconsin women’s hockey scored 12 unanswered goals versus St. Lawrence to open the 2026-27 season on the road. 

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COLUMNS

Column: How fundraising millions manifests on Saturdays in Wisconsin

By George Atkinson | Oct. 1

Wisconsin has spent tens of millions of dollars adapting to the NIL era of college football. What does that mean for the present and future Badger football program? Expectations.

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FOOTBALL

Forty decks of cards and a different mindset: Tyrell Henry finds calm away from football

By Wyatt Macpherson | Oct. 1

Tyrell Henry started his college football career at Michigan State and is now the single game reception record holder at Wisconsin.

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FOOTBALL

Pandemonium at Penn State! Badgers stun Nittany Lions, pull off miraculous comeback win in Happy Valley

By Josh Murphy and Grace Cannizzo | Oct. 1

Wisconsin rallies despite being down 17-0 at half-time and Colton Joseph throwing 3 interceptions. This marks the biggest victory of Luke Fickell era.

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FOOTBALL

Preview: Wisconsin Football vs Michigan State

By Jane Corcoran | Oct. 1

The Badgers are coming home off of a remarkable upset, and set to play Michigan State Saturday, Oct. 3.

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FOOTBALL

‘So what, now what?’: The mentality that drives Mason Posa

By Josh Murphy | Oct. 1

Confidence breeds success, and the sophomore linebacker’s belief in himself and Wisconsin has fueled his rise to becoming one of the Badgers’ brightest young stars.

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SPORTS

What kind of person becomes one of the biggest donors in a University's athletic history?

By Lucy Simmons | Oct. 1

The recent unveiling of a new athletic complex brings the Kellner name to mind again.