IN-DEPTH

As more Milwaukee public schools are linked to lead exposure, parents demand answers

By John Ernst | Feb. 27

Deteriorating lead paint at four Milwaukee public schools leaves parents and the district searching for solutions. 

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First elected Black mayor in Wisconsin reflects on trailblazing campaign, growing up in the South, life of public service

By Avery Chheda | Feb. 20

Frances Huntley-Cooper dedicated her life to public service and helping disadvantaged groups before serving as the first Black mayor in Wisconsin history. 

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‘We need to be more humble’: Former UW Regent reflects on service, urges regents, state government to work together

By Nick Bumgardner | Feb. 13

Regent Emeritus Bob Atwell reflected on his seven years on the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, calling for unity and humility and reviving concerns about the board’s approach to COVID-19. 

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Former UW Choral Union members, director reflect on its 130-year end

By Nick Bumgardner | Feb. 6

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music disbanded the Choral Union in 2023 after 130 years. For those impacted, the memories are hard to shake.

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Holocaust survivor turns memories into educational mission for young people

By John Ernst | Feb. 4

Ben Lesser lived through ghettos and concentration camps during the Holocaust. 80 years later, he’s doing what he can to make sure it never happens again.

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UW-Madison economists warn Trump’s tariff proposals could raise prices, inflation, lower profits for trade-reliant businesses

By Ellie Huber | Feb. 1

University of Wisconsin-Madison economists Charles Engel and Lydia Cox weigh President Donald Trump’s trade policy and its impact on Wisconsinites.

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Independent student art exhibit draws printmakers from across Midwest

By Kayla Northway | Jan. 30

Organized by UW-Madison student Bryce Dailey, the Midwest Print Showcase features the artistic talent of up and coming printmakers throughout the Midwest.

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WORT at 50: the volunteers keeping local radio alive

By Jacob Szczap | Jan. 23

Volunteers give WORT their time and energy, and in turn, WORT gives them an outlet to share their passion with the community. 

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This Wisconsin health care worker has concerns about Trump’s election. Here’s why

By Clara Strecker | Dec. 16

A weakening of public health protections under a second Trump presidency, particularly surrounding vaccines, would put University of Wisconsin-Madison residents at higher risk of illness, a Madison hospital nurse told The Daily Cardinal.

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‘We’re the dark horses': Wisconsin Indian Americans divided on election as political representation grows

By Sreejita Patra | Dec. 6

Indian American Wisconsinites remain conflicted about Donald Trump’s reelection and party affiliation as the community’s political presence grows. 

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UW-Madison's female students brace for a Trump presidency as IUD appointments surge nationally

By Annika Bereny | Dec. 5

Female UW-Madison students brace for a Trump presidency as IUD appoints surge nationally.

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After 40 years, Bus Rapid Transit has redefined Madison

By John Ernst | Dec. 5

BRT’s long-awaited debut this fall has helped streamline Madison’s public transportation system, but it’s taken a lot of planning to get to this point.

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Trump drew marginalized voters on the economy, immigration, despite Project 2025 and authoritarianism ties

By Avery Chheda | Dec. 1

Latinos and women helped drive President-elect Donald Trump’s win despite policy targeting them. These voters told The Daily Cardinal why they opted to choose Trump. 

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‘Bodies are meant to change’: Facing the freshman 15 at UW-Madison

By Kayla Dembiec | Nov. 21

The pressure to avoid the "freshman 15" at the University of Wisconsin-Madison fosters harmful behaviors and campus-wide concerns about eating disorders and body image.  

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This Wisconsin county holds the keys to the election. Split residents maintain civility

By Tomer Ronen | Nov. 5

Door County has picked the president in the last six elections. And while the county is deeply split, residents still get along and keep to themselves. 

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At the last Dane County Farmers’ Market before the election, campaigns make a final push for votes

By Annika Bereny | Nov. 4

In the last weekend before the election, campaigns made one last push to get voters to the polls. 

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Madison’s already feeling the effects of climate change. How much hope is there for the future?

By Ronan Rataj | Nov. 2

Last winter was the warmest in Wisconsin’s history, the effects on Madison were massive.