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Surviving a Wisconsin winter: Fashion and self-care hacks

By Cadence Dugre | Mar. 6

As temperatures drop drastically, University of Wisconsin-Madison students bundle up in thick coats and scarves, their breath visible in the chilly air. Cloudy skies and short days leave campus feeling cold and quiet. Rarely seeing the light of day, students are left with a lack of creativity in their fashion choices and isolation from the rest of the world.

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Ahan Madison: A family-owned fusion restaurant that’s become a local staple

By Lauren Aguila | Feb. 20

Ahan Madison, a fusion restaurant specializing in traditional Laotian, Thai and Vietnamese dishes, prides itself in contributing to Madison’s prospering food scene. 

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‘Lily’s on Saturday, midterms on Monday’: Lily’s Classic draws hundreds to Lake Mendota ice for charity hockey tournament

By Julia Walkowicz | Feb. 19

After last year’s tournament and fundraiser was canceled due to poor ice conditions, Lily’s Classic drew thousands of attendees and raised nearly $18,000 for epilepsy research on Saturday.

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State Street welcomes gachapon to Madison

By Gabriella Hartlaub | Feb. 13

Gacha Madison brings the Japanese capsule toy machine to State Street. 

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How students can decenter romance this Valentine’s Day

By Lydia Picotte | Feb. 13

How students can find love on campus while decentering romantic relationships. 

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The lore behind that Oscar Mayer Wienermobile you’ve seen on campus

By Madison Moris | Jan. 30

The Wienermobile was caught in the wild outside Mosse Humanities. Photo by Madison Moris | Daily Cardinal

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Make your New Year’s resolutions work for you

By Emily Nordhaus | Jan. 30

How are your New Year's resolutions doing as the first month of the year comes to a close? 

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Looking to save money? Try the ‘don’t buy’ method for 2025

By Kaylie Wiedmeyer | Jan. 23

A few tips to save money in 2025.

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Winter break to spring semester: How to ease back into academics

By Madison Moris | Jan. 23

Bascom Hill was dusted with snow on March 29, 2022. Photo by Taylor Wolfram | The Daily Cardinal

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Success looks different for everyone. For me, it’s about trusting the process

By Alexandra Malatesta | Dec. 5

Success isn't a one-size-fits all. In a world obsessed with achievement, Daily Cardinal editor Alexandra Malatesta reflects on her journey to uncover what truly matters. 

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What I learned from college struggles: It’s all about perspective

By Hallie Albert | Dec. 5

As the semester comes to an end, Daily Cardinal editor Hallie Albert reflects on her time and experience as a writer and editor trying to find her way in college. 

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Breast cancer awareness must last beyond one month of the year

By Hallie Albert | Nov. 14

As someone who has seen family battle breast cancer, the fight for awareness and advocacy must be ongoing. 

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Post-election slump: Finding motivation in a time of uncertainty

By Alexandra Malatesta | Nov. 14

The week after the election could lead some of us to feel unmotivated, or down. But even amid the disappointment, we know our voices matter now more than ever. 

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Surviving the Dark: How to adjust to the 4 p.m. sunsets of Daylight Savings

By Adalyn Reichenberger | Nov. 7

As if midterms and the challenges of winter weren’t already enough, students now face the harsh reality of pitch-black skies at 4 p.m.  

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UW-Madison student explores personal phone addiction in book 'Enemy in Your Pocket'

By Katherine McGrann | Nov. 7

University of Wisconsin-Madison Junior, Jackson Antonow wrote the book Enemy in Your Pocket to share his journey from phone addiction to educating individuals on strategies to reduce their screen time and help their wellbeing.  

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Is it possible to maintain friendships and family bonds when political opinions clash?

By Alexandra Malatesta | Oct. 25

As the holiday season ramps up, tension filled political discussions can turn family dinners into unexpected battlegrounds.  

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As UW-Madison students struggle to vote, a campus group is here stepping up

By Madison Moris | Oct. 24

Rise, a nonpartisan student group, empowers student voices by helping them create a plan to vote and providing resources needed to register.