UW-Madison winter class of 2024 embraces plurality during commencement
By Finnegan Ricco | Dec. 27Speakers included University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Top Chef runner-up Dan Jacobs and student speaker Sawyer Getschman.
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This Wisconsin health care worker has concerns about Trump’s election. Here’s why
By Clara Strecker | Dec. 16A 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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District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze arrested on tentative domestic abuse charges
By Ella Hanley | Dec. 12Law enforcement took District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze into custody at 4:15 p.m. Thursday on tentative domestic violence charges, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Student financial committee recommends $27 tuition increase to balance UHS budget
By Elijah Pines | Dec. 10The Student Services Finance Committee recommended an increase in student segregated fees after request from University Health Services to prevent staffing cuts, increase patient visits.
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Protesters detained at Board of Regents meeting will receive citations, UWPD says
By Ella Hanley | Dec. 10UWPD announced Tuesday the 19 protesters arrested for disrupting a Board of Regents meeting on Thursday will receive citations for deliberately creating a “volume of noise that unreasonably interfered” with the meeting.
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‘We’re the dark horses': Wisconsin Indian Americans divided on election as political representation grows
By Sreejita Patra | Dec. 6Indian American Wisconsinites remain conflicted about Donald Trump’s reelection and party affiliation as the community’s political presence grows.
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Smokey Bear lights up Capitol tree honoring Wisconsin’s state parks
By Maria Knaack | Dec. 6Gov. Tony Evers joined Smokey Bear in leading the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the state Capitol.
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UW-Madison opens investigation into SJP, considering sanctions for alleged Expressive Activity Policy violations
By Sreejita Patra | Dec. 6Aaron Vieth will investigate Students For Justice in Palestine for violating Expressive Activity policy during their Dec. 5 protest at Gordon Dining & Event Center on behalf of the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
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19 arrested after pro-Palestine protesters interrupt Board of Regents meeting
By Annika Bereny and Mary Bosch | Dec. 5The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department arrested and detained 19 protesters at Gordon Dining & Event Center at 8:30 a.m. All were released without citations at this time.
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Republican lawmakers to reintroduce bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
By Anna Kleiber | Dec. 5Wisconsin Republican lawmakers are prepared to reintroduce bills banning gender-affirming care after the U.S. Supreme Court signaled they may uphold a Tennessee anti-trans law.
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UW-Madison's female students brace for a Trump presidency as IUD appointments surge nationally
By Annika Bereny | Dec. 5Female UW-Madison students brace for a Trump presidency as IUD appoints surge nationally.
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Instructors from conservative law firm will teach UW law course, drawing student criticism
By Wanwa Omot | Dec. 5The University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School hired Skylar Croy and Daniel Lennington to teach a constitutional law course this upcoming spring semester. Some students, who attended clerkship programs WILL sued to alter diversity requirements, disagree with the law school’s hiring.
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After 40 years, Bus Rapid Transit has redefined Madison
By John Ernst | Dec. 5BRT’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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Eastern European students willing to give Trump a shot on ending Russo-Ukraine war
By Peter Fishman | Dec. 5Eastern European University of Wisconsin-Madison students are open to President-elect Trump’s promises to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Students mourn as Paul’s Book Store closes after 70-year run
By Mia Salbego | Dec. 5The independent business announced it will close its doors early next year.
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Mayor’s office moves to remove, replace Ald. Charles Myadze from committee assignments
By Marin Rosen | Dec. 4The Mayor’s office recommended the Common Council vote to remove and replace District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze from committee assignments following a sexual harassment investigation and a move to censure.
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UW System’s 2024 review proposes major changes amid financial debate
By Alaina Walsh | Dec. 4As the University of Wisconsin System navigates its 2024 review, sweeping proposals and financial debates bring the system’s future into focus.
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Trump’s proposal to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education would impact Wisconsin students
By Olivia Ruetten | Dec. 4Wisconsin students would face the brunt of the impact if the U.S. Department of Education was abolished, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
