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New healthcare bill threatens American wellbeing

By Samantha Wilcox | May. 4, 2017

After a 217-213 vote today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the American Health Care Act.

Spring 2017 has been a tumultuous and eventful semester in Madison.

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Cardinal View: Editorial Board's Spring Retrospective

By Editorial Board | May. 1, 2017

As the spring semester comes to an end, The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board reflects on the past few months with a series of short recaps.

Madeline and Theda share their thoughts on the Cardinal.

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Beginning a new era at The Daily Cardinal

By Theda Berry and Madeline Heim | May. 1, 2017

During my year as editor-in-chief of The Daily Cardinal, I have spoken and written so many words that in this final column, I am having trouble finding them.

Wisconsin’s guiding principle, “Forward,” can only be upheld by those who fight for what they believe in.

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Opinion will always have a place in history books

By Sebastian van Bastelaer | May. 1, 2017

The two-dozen pieces I’ve written for this opinion page in the past 19 months have been some of my proudest accomplishments since I came to UW-Madison.

Student-athletes need to take time for themselves, fight the stigma of invincibility.

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College athletes are not invincible, need self-care

By Nick Coleman | Apr. 27, 2017

Self-care is about identifying one’s own needs and taking necessary steps to meet them. Self-care is something that is necessary for every thriving adult to practice in order to maintain a healthy mental and physical well-being.

Wando's Bar & Grill filters hip-hop music, along with several other bars in Madison.

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Cardinal View: Censoring hip-hop in bars is racist, does not promote student safety

By Editorial Board | Apr. 27, 2017

Some campus-area bars don’t like black people or black music. No bar owner or manager specifically said this statement outright, but there is no doubt that places like Wando’s Bar & Grill and The Double U filtering hip-hop music from their TouchTunes players sends that exact message to the campus and greater Madison community. Jay Wando, one of only a few to respond to interview requests from Cardinal reporters, said he doesn’t want “gangster hip-hop” because it might draw in a crowd “not driven by UW-Madison students.” He further defended his policy of filtering hip-hop music by claiming it to be a safety issue. “It’s just because we want UW students to be safe in a bar environment,” he said.

Many students turn to LinkedIn to connect with employers.

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Social media should play a less significant role in search for job candidates

By Madison Schultz | Apr. 25, 2017

Nowadays, one of the requirements for finding a job, especially out of college, seems to be maintaining a social media presence and paying attention to how you present yourself on social media.

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Proliferation of genetic testing could threaten constitutional freedoms

By Hae Rin Lee | Apr. 25, 2017

Earlier this year, I took a genetic test to find out more about my ancestry and physical conditions.

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Volunteer options abound to promote Wisconsin Idea

By Madison Schultz | Apr. 17, 2017

The Wisconsin Idea is a phrase that is tossed around quite often at our university. I remember hearing it described at SOAR but not really understanding what it meant.

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Cardinal View: Research at UW still vital despite drop in rankings

By Editorial Board | Apr. 17, 2017

Presenting findings at a research conference is a dream for many students and faculty here at UW-Madison.

The state Legislature passed nine bills regarding opioid treatment Tuesday. Gov. Walker said he will sign them into law.

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Wisconsin Idea requires open-mindedness

By Sebastian van Bastelaer | Apr. 17, 2017

The Wisconsin Idea portrays the UW System as a guiding light, a beacon that shares its knowledge with all corners of the earth.

Without context, research on code meshing and its intent can be misconstrued and misunderstood.

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Letter to the Editor: Context is essential to understanding scope of student research on code meshing in schools

By Emily Hall | Apr. 12, 2017

To The Daily Cardinal: I am writing in response to an article published about my student, Erika Gallagher, on April 6, 2017.

Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment is a student advocacy group on the UW-Madison campus dedicated to ending sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking through education and activism.

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Letter to the editor: PAVE debunks myths during sexual assault awareness month

By Shay Jens | Apr. 11, 2017

Especially on college campuses, it is necessary to know that there are no cookie-cutter sexual assault experiences. Therefore, it is pertinent to debunk myths that people typically have about sexual assault.

Although worldwide advances in medicine have led to decreasing maternal mortality rates, the U.S. has been an exception.

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United States must provide better maternal health care

By Hae Rin Lee | Apr. 10, 2017

Sometimes, facts defy our optimistic expectations. Something that did just that for me was learning about the alarming maternal mortality rates in some developed nations with advanced medical technology, even in the United States.

Bashar al-Assad's actions, supported by the Russian government, has reemphasized the need to support Syrian refugees.

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UW should offer financial aid to refugees

By Nour Saeed | Apr. 10, 2017

April 3, 2017 marked the day of the biggest chemical weapon attack against civilians in Syria since the Ghouta Massacre in 2013. Contrary to popular knowledge, this is not the only attack to occur since President Bashar al-Assad seemingly got rid of his chemical weapon stockpile.

We need to end the use of the R-word in the classroom.

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We need to do more to stop use of derogatory words for diverse ability

By Madison Schultz | Apr. 6, 2017

I grew up with a family member with special needs and from a young age I was taught that the word “retarded” was never OK to say. I knew that this word was insulting to my family member, and I understood that I should never use it because I did not want to hurt him or others with special needs.

The athletics of schools across the UW System could be jeopardized by opting out of allocable fees.

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Seg fee opt-out could hurt system athletics

By Amanda van Duyn , Lauren Pfeifer , Michael Salm and Rory Calabria | Apr. 6, 2017

Dear Governor Walker and State Legislators, The student-athletes of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater would like to voice their concern about the recent state budget proposal.

The Tonight program will replaced by U Got This!, which opens to first year and transfer students Aug. 1.

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Letter to the editor: UHS prioritizes mental health

By Andrea Lawson and Angela Janis | Mar. 30, 2017

The mental health and well-being of our campus community is a top priority of University Health Services (UHS). We are continuously working to improve access to the services students need. UHS offers brief counseling for students related to mental health concerns, identity development, and other issues that may get in the way of being able to be a successful student at UW.

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Future career success not defined by having internship experience

By Adam Imran | Mar. 30, 2017

When my friend told me that his adviser said to him “if you apply to 40 summer internships, you would be lucky to get two or three interviews,” I didn’t believe it was true. Then I began the process and was faced with the truth.

Wisconsin basketball player Nigel Hayes has been vocal about the idea that collegiate athletes be paid.

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Social activism worth the risk for athletes

By Madison Schultz | Mar. 30, 2017

March is every college basketball lover’s favorite month, and this year, Badger fans were eager to see how the team would do.