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PODCAST

Labor Issue: Wisconsin’s History with Labor Unions

By Cole Wozniak and Elena Price | Apr. 11, 2023

Host Cole Wozniak and Podcast Director Elena Price discuss her article on the history of labor unions in Wisconsin and their political positionality for the Action Project Labor Issue, “Wisconsin’s unions are finding a political foothold after years of decline.”They discuss the politics of unions in Wisconsin, Elena’s own personal connection to Wisconsin unions and what she hopes readers get out of her story.

PODCAST

UW-Madison and Binge Drinking

By Cole Wozniak and Cormac LaLiberte | Nov. 27, 2022

Cole Wozniak and Staff Writer, Cormac LaLiberte, discuss their article for the Action Project Drug Issue, “UW-Madison has a binge drinking problem”. They go into UW-Madison drinking culture and how it affects the student body.

Taylor Wolfram

FOOTBALL

Former Badger killed in UVA shooting

By Cole Wozniak | Nov. 14, 2022

Former Badger Devin Chandler was killed at the University of Virginia overnight, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

Chris Bono, the 2017 Big 12 Coach of the Year, is hoping to bring Wisconsin its first conference title in school history.

Photo courtesy of UW Athletics

SPORTS

Wisconsin wrestling signals support of Kyle Burwick’s transfer to Nebraska but Burwick, Nebraska claim otherwise

By Cole Wozniak | Nov. 3, 2022

After a late entrance to the transfer portal, Kyle Burwick seeks to leave UW for Nebraska wrestling. While UW has announced they are working with Burwick to grant his release, Burwick and Nebraska coach’s wife say UW is not acting in good faith.

Taylor Wolfram

FOOTBALL

The trials and tribulations of Graham Mertz

By Cole Wozniak | Oct. 22, 2022

After entering Madison as one of the most heralded recruits in program history, quarterback Graham Mertz’s Wisconsin tenure has been replete with inconsistencies and head-scratching moments.

FOOTBALL

Bryce Young begins his campaign for second Heisman, Stetson Bennett, Anthony Richardson throw hats into the ring

By Cole Wozniak | Sep. 10, 2022

Alabama and Georgia’s offensive dominance in Week One set up their quarterbacks as Heisman contenders while Florida’s Anthony Richardson and USC’s Caleb Williams also look the part.

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FOOTBALL

After a tumultuous summer of shakeups, college football returns in exciting fashion

By Cole Wozniak | Sep. 3, 2022

The excitement of Week 0 closes the door on a historic summer and brings in what everyone has been waiting for: real football.

Photo Courtesy of Jeff Miller / UW-Madison

SPORTS

USC, UCLA reportedly leaving PAC-12 and entering Big Ten as soon as 2024

By Cole Wozniak | Jun. 30, 2022

After announcing a strategic partnership last fall, the Big Ten is set to poach two of the biggest programs from the PAC-12.

PODCAST

Identity: The Daily Cardinal Spring Action Project

By Hope Karnopp , Cole Wozniak , Tyler Katzenberger , Julia Wiessing and Honor Durham | Apr. 6, 2022

Welcome back to the Student Dive! We recap stories featured in our spring Action Project, the Identity Issue. First, we discuss the return of Pride Prom to campus. Then, we explore why UW-Madison has such a low percentage of Indigenous students. Plus, we talk about the history of race and racism at UW sporting events (trigger warning: the article discusses graphic depictions of racism and violence against people of color). Finally, we learn about the upcoming Zinefest in Madison. Co-hosted by Hope Karnopp, Honor Durham, Cole Wozniak and Tyler Katzenberger. Edited by Julia Wiessing.

Photo Courtesy of the Green Fund / sustainability.wisc.edu/greenfund/

CAMPUS NEWS

2022 Senior Class announces donation to Green Fund

By Cole Wozniak | Apr. 5, 2022

The UW-Madison Green Fund supports student-initiated projects designed to lower the environmental and social impact of campus facilities.