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After a lackluster 2025 season, the Badgers are betting on new talent and further investment into the program to help return the program to ranking status in 2026. Story by Ava Hudson Photo by Jake Piper dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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As the sun sets over Picnic Point, Brigade members gather with flashlights and ultrasonic microphones to monitor an overlooked part of Madison's ecosystem. Story by Brad Wensel Photo by Brad Wensel dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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With the opening of their newest exhibition, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art invited museum and community members to experience Extended Play: A-Side for the first time on June 4. Story by Abigail Bures Photo by Matt Titus dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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University of Wisconsin-Madison sophomores share tips for incoming freshmen. Story by Isabella Barajas Photo by Bryce Richter and Courtsey of UW-Madison dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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Wisconsin softball qualified for the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2022, making it the program's 10th appearance. Story by Luca Muehlbauer Photo by Joe Kim dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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Pride Month events offer LGBTQ -themed community-building and entertainment in Madison throughout June. Story by Yareli Gutierrez Photo by Jonathan Mintz dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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With summer just beginning, the Daily Cardinal staff compiled a list of their favorite summer reads to help disconnect and relax. Story by The Daily Cardinal Editorial Staff Photo by Nicholas Duda dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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The Trump administration announced a federal change stating that Green Card seekers must apply in their home country — potentially affecting the lives of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff. Story by Zoey Jiang Photo by Jonathan Mintz dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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Weekly physical print is back at The Daily Cardinal!! Since 1892, The Daily Cardinal has been committed to delivering independent student journalism on campus. After first cutting down physical print in 2016 to fully pausing it in 2020 due to the pandemic, The Cardinal has worked towards increasing print production on campus. As a result of these efforts, The Daily Cardinal is pleased to announce that we will be resuming weekly physical print publication starting September 3, 2026. Be sure to grab a copy every Thursday from the stands this fall! 🎥 Avery Chheda, Alaina Walsh, Yadiel Chavez
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76th Assembly District candidate Isaia Ben-Ami seeks to fill the Madison-area seat and continue the district’s fervent progressivism. Story by Peter Fishman Photo by Michael O'Connor dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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UW-Stout Polytechnic is the first Wisconsin public university to change its name since 1971. Story by Grace Carlson Photo courtesy of UW-Stout dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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For the fourth consecutive year, Universities of Wisconsin system students will see an increase in their tuition bill — one the UW Board of Regents signaled against in April. Story by Grace Carlson Photo by Liam Beran dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s ‘Adopt a Cow’ program invites Wisconsin students to learn about the state’s most prolific industry. Story by Katherine Strangberg Photo by Jonathan Mintz dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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UW-Madison professors discuss how geopolitical conflict and emerging technology are reshaping the world’s economy at Wisconsin Alumni Association webinar. Story by Hayden Lund Photo by Courtesy of NASA, Jacques Descloitres dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison opened an investigation into Animal Advocacy, a registered student organization, for possible violations of an expressive activity policy and a Wisconsin state statute related to the group’s promotion of the April 18 Story by Hayden Lund Photo by Jake Piper dailycardinal.com/article/20…
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