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Cardinal Call: Federal Funding Cuts Hurt UW-Madison’s Graduate Programs

By Gavin Escott and Oliver Gerharz | Mar. 12

On this episode of Cardinal Call, host Oliver Gerharz speaks with Daily Cardinal Campus News Editor Gavin Escott about his article “‘There aren’t easy answers’: Mnookin fields faculty questions on NIH funding cuts’s impact on junior faculty, graduate students” in a discussion of how recent federal funding cuts will affect UW–Madison and the state of Wisconsin. Articles featured in this week’s campus news in brief segment: Brent Plisch named chief of UWPD – Julia Walkowicz No. 12 Wisconsin unexpected falls to Penn State in sobering end to remarkable regular season – Jacob Szczap

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Cardinal Call: UW-Madison Leadership Recommends Lowering Amount of Future Admitted Graduate Students

By Ted Hyngstrom and Wanwa Omot | Mar. 6

This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Staff Writer Wanwa Omot about her story “UW-Madison recommends lowering amount of future admitted graduate students as NIH funding remains in limbo” in a discussion of a memo released by university leadership to colleges at UW-Madison.

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Cardinal Call: Native Americans and the UW System

By Oliver Gerharz and Elijah Pines | Feb. 26

On this episode of Cardinal Call, Host Oliver Gerharz speaks with Daily Cardinal Senior Staff Writer Elijah Pines about his story Native Americans are underrepresented across the UW System. Educators are working to change that in a discussion of the relationship between the Native American community and higher education in the State of Wisconsin. Articles featured in this week’s campus news in brief segment: Future of diversity-based scholarships, programs in doubt after Department of Education decision – Gavin Escott Wisconsin Sports Business Conference debuts in Madison – Jordyn Grover

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Cardinal Call: Former Regent Addresses UW Board of Regents

By Nick Bumgardner and Ted Hyngstrom | Feb. 19

This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Features Editor Nick Bumgardner about his story “‘We need to be more humble’: Former UW Regent Reflects on Service, urges regents, state government to work together” in a discussion of Bob Atwell’s remarks to the UW Board of Regents. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: New UW System platform to streamline administrative processes for employees – Ted Hyngstrom Exclusive: Vos says Legislature will not increase state funding to UW-Madison to address potential annual $65 million loss – Gavin Escott

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Cardinal Call: UW–Madison Economics Professor to Advise President

By Oliver Gerharz and Wanwa Omot | Feb. 12

This week host Oliver Gerharz speaks to Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Wanwa Omot about her story “Trump taps UW-Madison professor skeptical of tariffs to executive council.” Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: UWPD in final stages of selecting new police chief, final candidate presents – Alaina Walsh UW System budget ‘completely out of sync with what is available,’ former Gov. Thompson says - Elijah Pines

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Cardinal Call: College Enrollment and Birth Rates Fall Together in Wisconsin

By Alaina Walsh and Ted Hyngstrom | Feb. 5

This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Alaina Walsh about her story “Declining youth population poses challenges for UW System” in a discussion of declining enrollment rates at UW–Madison. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: South Asian dance competition hosted at UW-Madison draws hundreds from across the country – Sonia Bendre Trump administration federal grant freeze will not affect federal financial aid at UW-Madison – Alaina Walsh

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Cardinal Call: Food Insecurity at UW-Madison

By Oliver Gerharz and Mary Bosch | Jan. 29

This week host Oliver Gerharz speaks to Daily Cardinal College/Campus News Editor Mary Bosch about her story “Has food security improved at UW-Madison over the last year?” in a discussion of food insecurity at UW–Madison. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: UW-Madison removes chief diversity officer, citing financial concerns - Sreejita Patra The rundown on UW System stories you missed over the break - Gavin Escott & Annika Bereny

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Cardinal Call: Indian Americans Divided on 2024 Election

By Oliver Gerharz and Sreejita Patra | Jan. 7

This week host Oliver Gerharz speaks to Daily Cardinal Senior Staff Writer Sreejita Patra about her story “‘We’re the dark horses': Wisconsin Indian Americans divided on election as political representation grows” in a discussion about the long-term voting habits of Indian Americans and the sudden changes felt within this voting bloc in the last presidential election.

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Cardinal Call: UW-Madison Ranks 6th in 2024 National Ranking of Research Funding

By Oliver Gerharz and Ted Hyngstrom | Dec. 10

This week host Oliver Gerharz speaks to Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Ted Hyngstrom about his story UW-Madison climbs research ranking to sixth in a discussion of UW-Madison's status as a top research university.

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Cardinal Call: Campus LGBTQ Community Letter Calls Out UW-Madison

By Oliver Gerharz and Ella Gorodetzky | Nov. 26

This week host Oliver Gerharz speaks to Daily Cardinal reporter Ella Gorodetzky about her story “Letter to campus administration criticizes reassignment of GSCC director.” Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: Study proposes paving, lighting Lakeshore Path – Noe Goldhaber UW-Madison student explores personal phone addiction in book ‘Enemy in Your Pocket’ – Katherine McGrann Badgers fire offensive coordinator Phil Longo – Tomer Ronen

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Cardinal Call: Student Views on the Election Results

By Gavin Escott and Oliver Gerharz | Nov. 12

This week host Oliver Gerharz speaks to the Daily Cardinal‘s Campus News Editor Gavin Escott about his story “‘America has failed us’: UW-Madison students and community members voice disbelief, fear of the future after Trump victory” to try and gauge the thoughts of UW-Madison students on the re-election of Donald Trump at tail end of this historic election. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: Wisconsin men’s soccer draws against Michigan, falls short of Big Ten Tournament – Grace Cannizzo UW-Madison students receive racist text messages as part of nationwide incident – Drew Wesson

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Cardinal Call: Student Views on the Upcoming Election

By Jake Wesson , Oliver Gerharz and Tomer Ronen | Oct. 29

This week host Oliver Gerharz speaks to the Daily Cardinal‘s Features Editor Tomer Ronen about his story “Here’s what UW-Madison students think of Harris, Trump as they gear up for the election” and Daily Cardinal reporter Jake Wesson about his story “ ‘A lot less unity’: College Democrats and Republicans reflect on party values, candidates heading into the 2024 election” to try and gauge the thoughts of UW-Madison students going into this historic election. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: Harris to visit UW-Madison Wednesday for ‘Get Out the Vote’ rally - Anna Kleiber Abortion rights, marijuana, TikTok: Three takeaways from Wisconsin 2nd Congressional District debate at UW-Madison - Iain Chang

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Cardinal Call: Students for Justice in Palestine rallies on Bascom Hill

By Jake Piper and Oliver Gerharz | Oct. 15

This week host Oliver Gerharz spoke to Daily Cardinal reporter Jake Piper about a recent Students for Justice in Palestine protest on October 7th. We discuss the perspectives of both the Pro-Palestinian Protestors and the Pro-Israeli Counterprotestors. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: Camp Randall sells $1.2 million in alcohol since start of football season – Sonia Bendre Wisconsin women’s rowing makes waves in season opener – Elaina Russell

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Cardinal Call: Canvas and the Right to Disconnect

By Oliver Gerharz and Blake Martin | Oct. 1

In this installment of the Cardinal Call, host Oliver Gerharz speaks to Daily Cardinal Opinions Editor Blake Martin about his article on Canvas, a Learning Management System that UW–Madison uses to connect its students to their classes at all times. In his opinion article Students have a right to leave the classroom. Canvas isn’t helping, Blake argues that changes should be made to the use of Canvas on campus through the angle of a student’s right to disconnect. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: UW System president defends recent campus free speech policies in address to conservative groups – Ellie Huber and Bryna Goeking ‘It’s the same history repeating itself’: Wisconsin Black Student Union holds vigil in memory of Marcellus Williams – Sreejita Patra

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Cardinal Call: StudentPrint lays off staff, shifts to self-service

By Oliver Gerharz and Elijah Pines | Sep. 17

Podcast Director Oliver Gerharz is joined by the Daily Cardinal’s Elijah Pines to discuss his article on the recent closure of StudentPrint, an on-campus print shop run by students. They discuss the history of StudentPrint, the 23 employees laid off during the closure, and the services offered by StudentPrint’s replacement, the Registered Student Organization Print and Resource Center. University of Wisconsin-Madison ranked #1 public university by Washington Monthly - Kate Eaton Go Big Read book promotes disability advocacy as UW reckons with past - Bryna Goeking

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Cardinal Call: Coping With Depression As A College Student

By Oliver Gerharz and Lucia Gadau | Jun. 11

The Daily Cardinal’s Podcast Director Oliver Gerharz speaks with Staff Writer Lucia Gadau about her article on the experiences of students with Depression and the resources that are provided to those students by UW – Madison. Articles recapped in this week’s campus news in brief segment: Marcelle Haddix chosen as next School of Education dean at UW-Madison – Gavin Escott Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after interrupting Board of Regents meeting – Gavin Escott

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Cardinal Call: ASM Legislation Reforms UWPD Advisory Council

By Oliver Gerharz and Noe Goldhaber | Apr. 30

On this week’s Cardinal Call host Oliver Gerharz sits down with the Daily Cardinal’s College News Editor Noe Goldhaber to discuss her article on the recent unanimous passing of legislation to reform the UW-Madison Police Advisory Committee by UW-Madison’s student government body, the Associated Students of Madison. They discuss the new legislation, how the committee did not meet for six months before it, and friction between ASM and UWPD. Articles recapped in this week’s campus news in brief segment: Connor Essegian transfers to Big Ten rival Nebraska – Carlos Bello Live updates: Day two of the pro-Palestine protest encampment on Library Mall

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Cardinal Call: Academic Freedom and DEI Deal Discussed by Panels of Experts

By Amari Mbongwo and Oliver Gerharz | Apr. 23

On April 11th, a panel of experts held a discussion on challenges to academic freedom and the recent DEI deal in a session hosted by UW-Madison’s Center for Humanities. This week, host Oliver Gerharz is joined by daily Cardinal reporter Amari Mbongwo to discuss her article on the panel and the issues discussed by it’s members. Articles recapped in this week’s campus news in brief segment: Free brats, mocktails headline Memorial Terrace reopening celebration Wednesday – Kate Eaton Ezra Klein unpacks the roots of American polarization in La Follette School talk – Nicholas Sinn and Noe Goldhaber Wisconsin stars AJ Storr, Chucky Hepburn finding new homes – Carlos Bello

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Cardinal Call: Indigenous Law Student Association hosts Coming Together of People's Conference

By Oliver Gerharz and Ellie Bourdo | Apr. 16

This week host Oliver Gerharz talks with the Daily Cardinal's Features Editor Ellie Bourdo to discuss her article on this year's Coming Together of peoples Conference, a yearly event held by UW-Madison's Indigenous Law Students Association, and the organization that runs it. Articles recapped in this week’s campus news in brief segment:ASM Sustainability marches forth to Earth Day in kickoff event - Mary BoschUW-Madison, Togetherall partner to expand student mental health resources - Malia LangerChinese Badgers commemoration connects families, examines historic student impacts - Mia Salbego

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Cardinal Call: UW-Madison Area Votes Uninstructed Delegation at High Rate

By Oliver Gerharz and Mary Bosch | Apr. 9

This week host Oliver Gerharz sits down with the Daily Cardinal's Photo Editor Mary Bosch to discuss her article on an interesting voting trend from the April 2nd Wisconsin Primary. In the primary, more than thirty percent of campus area voters voted for "uninstructed delegation", signaling a significant disconnect between the Biden administration and the youth. Articles recapped in this week's campus news in brief segment: UW Board of Regents approve tuition increase for second year in a row - Ella Hanley UW System employees to receive six weeks of paid family leave - Nick Bumgardner Multicultural Student Center holds 35th anniversary gala, debuts fundraiser targeting food insecurity - Bryna Goeking