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OPINION

ASM looking for more campus involvement

By Mara Matovich | Dec. 8, 2016

About once or twice a month, shared governance committees meet to discuss plans for campus projects and changes.

If Wisconsin politicians pass campus carry legislation in January, our campus could become more dangerous and violent.

OPINION

Campus carry will put campus at risk

By Kat Kerwin | Dec. 8, 2016

We have lost a lot here in Wisconsin. The dignity of working women was attacked on Election Day when the state voted to re-elect a U.S.

The proposed route of the North Dakota Access pipeline would cut through sacred Native American lands. Thousands of protesters from around the country traveled to North Dakota to protect these lands.

OPINION

Environmental issues remain important after Standing Rock Victory

By Samantha Wilcox | Dec. 5, 2016

Sunday, the Army Corp of Engineers announced that the North Dakota Access pipeline would not be immediately granted permission to pass through the Missouri River next to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota.

Supporters of Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton clashed on more than one occasion both during and after the 2016 presidential election.

OPINION

Exposing oneself to diverse ideologies important to politics

By Thomas Rademacher | Dec. 5, 2016

UW-Madison is an extremely liberal place. This is neither a good or bad thing, it’s just how it is.

OPINION

Fall in UW's research ranking highlights need for more funding

By Ellie Herman | Dec. 1, 2016

Each year, dozens of websites and companies across the world aim to rank universities through a slew of categories, from top 10 party schools to best liberal arts colleges.

A shift away from fossil fuels is imperative

OPINION

Trump will undo years of environmental progress

By Sebastian van Bastelaer | Dec. 1, 2016

Donald Trump’s historic election portends massive changes at many levels of the government. The environmental sector may be most at risk.

Young students are taught gender stereotypes in some classrooms.

OPINION

Gender identities should not be taught in schools, anywhere

By Hae Rin Lee | Nov. 28, 2016

After spending a sunny afternoon at the playground with some of the boys in my hometown, someone said to me, “It would have been nice if you were born a boy instead of a girl.” I was six or seven years old at the time, and it was at this point in my life that I felt a little off about my identity. I was aware that everyone had a different lifestyle, but for the first time discovered that many societies have some set of unwritten standards for different gender identities. I was an eclectic mix of various traits as a child.

OPINION

Recognizing own biases helps combat fake news

By Thomas Rademacher | Nov. 28, 2016

The proliferation of fake news this past election cycle is alarming. This is especially the case on Facebook, where over half of the adult population in America has an account and millions of these individuals use social media to get their news. A recent BuzzFeed analysis reported on the accuracy of news stories on Facebook.

In its day, Thanksgiving was based around giving thanks to your loved ones. Today, it is nothing more than the day before Black Friday to many people.

OPINION

Black Friday ruins intended meaning of Thanksgiving holiday

By Samantha Wilcox | Nov. 21, 2016

With Thanksgiving so close we can already smell the pumpkin pie, the excitement is palpable around campus.

OPINION

Sustainable education course needed at UW

By Leah Johnson | Nov. 21, 2016

As a community of college-educated citizens, we are doing ourselves a disservice if we are not informed in the field of environmental sustainability.

OPINION

Americans must face issues at hand, not run

By Thomas Rademacher | Nov. 21, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump’s historic victory, making him the first person to become president with no prior political or military experience, marks a turning point in our society.

“Hamilton: An American Musical” has quickly became one of Broadway’s most popular shows since it release.

OPINION

Letter to the editor: Theatre controversy has no political significance

By Ben Pickman | Nov. 21, 2016

In a 48-hour window that featured President-elect Donald Trump’s nominations of an attorney general and national security advisor, Trump’s resolution of a federal class-action lawsuit on Trump University and a gathering by members of the alt-right community blocks from the White House, the main story on New York Times’ homepage Saturday afternoon pertained to a Twitter controversy involving a famed Broadway musical. Vice President-elect Mike Pence attended “Hamilton: An American Musical” Friday evening, inciting a viral tweet storm about Pence’s appearance at a musical starring a gay, HIV positive male and one of the most diverse casts in Broadway history.

Concealed carry is currently prohibited in university buildings.

CAMPUS NEWS

Concealed carry has no place in UW-Madison buildings, community

By Jack Kelly | Nov. 17, 2016

Monday, a variety of state politicians and Madison community members met to discuss legislation proposed by state Rep.

OPINION

Social media should not replace physical protest

By Lilly Hanson | Nov. 17, 2016

Reflecting on the results of the 2016 election has caused many people to type up their thoughts and post a status, tweet or Instagram post on social media.

Donald Trump's unprecedented triumph in the presidential election will cause many Democrats to reexamine their strategies in future campaigns.

OPINION

Many questions remain after Trump's victory

By Thomas Rademacher | Nov. 16, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump. That’s not something I thought I’d ever have to come to terms with.

Protests have erupted in Madison and around the country after Donald Trump's presidential victory.

OPINION

Election results should be respected

By Samantha Wilcox | Nov. 15, 2016

Ever since election night, Democrats in our country have been in uproar. Protests have erupted across the nation, with people denouncing Donald Trump’s message loud and clear.

Donald J. Trump won Tuesday's Presidential Election and is poised to become the United States' 45th president.

OPINION

Trump victory result of ability to build own brand

By Samantha Wilcox | Nov. 10, 2016

Going into Election Day, the presidential race was Secretary Hillary Clinton’s to lose. At the beginning of the day, it was predicted that Clinton had an 80 percent chance of winning the presidency, according to the New York Times.

OPINION

Letter to the editor: UW-Madison faculty condemn those involved in noose incident

By Stephen Kantrowitz , Ellen Samuels and Christa Olson | Nov. 7, 2016

An Open Letter to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Community: We write as faculty, staff, and alumni/ae of the University of Wisconsin-Madison to express our outrage and horror at the racist violence displayed by two fans at the UW-Nebraska football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, and to call upon the campus community for a vigorous and immediate response.

The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board takes a look at the 2016 Election.

OPINION

The Daily Cardinal endorses Clinton, Feingold and budget increase for Madison's public schools

By Editorial Board | Nov. 7, 2016

Clinton deserves student vote for recognition of campus sexual assault Hillary Clinton must be our next president. She is immensely qualified.

FOOTBALL

Letter to the editor: University erred in response to Camp Randall incident

By Deshawn McKinney | Nov. 6, 2016

No degree is worth one's dignity, yet it seems Black students are continuously asked to sacrifice theirs.