Carlie Lamke

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Game day, Wisconsin pride take on new meaning for Spirit Squad

Performance on game days doesn’t solely revolve around the football team. Wisconsin’s Spirit Squad—cheerleading, dance and the university mascot, Bucky—also has to win for the crowd. “It’s an experience that’s comparable to none,” said senior Tori Rogers, cheerleading co-captain.

Thousands in Madison spent Earth Day marching from the state Capitol to Madison Gas and Electric, as part of an international movement to advocate for climate science and environmental protections.

Columbia University professor and mental health activist Andrew Solomon spoke about children with distinct traits and how they shape their identities from these qualities at his Distinguished Lecture Series talk Wednesday.