Kodie Engst

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Pro-Palestine protest day three: Protesters rebuild encampment after police remove tents

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department (UWPD)  ordered pro-Palestine protesters to remove their tents on Library Mall Wednesday morning, warning protesters who interfere with the removal will face “law enforcement action.”

What went down during day two of the pro-Palestine protest encampment on Library Mall

Tents are still up on Library Mall. It is unclear how or if UWPD and UW-Madison administration will respond.

What went down during the first day of pro-Palestine encampment protests at UW-Madison

Pro-Palestine demonstrators who organized an encampment Monday at the University of Wisconsin-Madison remained on Library Mall despite warnings from university officials that the event violated state law.

Madison Common Council passes 2024 budget amid future funding concerns

The final approved budget includes additional funding for the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project, bike path extensions and vehicles for the city's Community Alternative Response Emergency Services (CARES) program.

A review of BelAir Cantina

Looking for food options on campus can be tough. There are many places to try, but how do you know which ones are good or affordable? Kodie went to a local restaurant to get the inside scoop. 

UW-Madison unveils plans to relocate Zoe Bayliss cooperative to Phillips Residence Hall despite leadership and resident concerns

With the construction of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s new Levy Hall set to begin in 2023, the future of the Zoe Bayliss Women’s Cooperative remains unclear. 

Wunk Sheek garden provides community for Indigenous students at UW-Madison

Planted in the summer of 2021, the Wunk Sheek community garden is a critical component of the indigenous student organization’s programming at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Chancellor Blank praises, condemns several Wisconsin bills that affect UW-Madison

Last week, UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank described her hope and concerns with several bills passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature. 

A look at the world of catfishing

Catfishing has become a buzzword in today’s dating world. But, what even is it? Kodie breaks down the facts of this phenomenon. 

Chelsea Manning emphasizes the importance of community building in a talk with campus community

American activist and whistleblower Chelsea Manning spoke about government, technology and transparency in a lecture hosted by the Wisconsin Union Directorate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Thursday night. 

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