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UW-Madison is formally investigating registered student organization Animal Advocacy over allegations that the group violated university policy and Wisconsin law through promotional materials connected to the April 18 Ridglan Farms rescue attempt,...

The Office of the Independent Monitor, the agency responsible for independent oversight of the Madison Police Department, released a 31-page public memorandum lambasting the City attorney and Common Council members for obstructing the OIM’s...

Lauren Groff. Joyce Carol Oates. Lydi Conklin. These names are a few of the many who have earned their Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Wisconsin’s creative writing department. This year, the next generation of MFA students...

The state of Wisconsin has added a definition of antisemitism to state law, drawing criticism from opponents who say it will police free speech rights, specifically on college campuses according to lobbyists. On March 27, Gov. Tony Evers...

Gov. Tony Evers-backed candidate and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly won the Democratic nomination for governor by 0.5%, defeating Wisconsin...

Wisconsin voters decided Tuesday who will run as the Democratic and Republican candidates in the much-anticipated November 2026 election. The governor's...

Election day is Aug. 11. Here’s what students should know. Statewide Governor Democratic candidates Francesca Hong Kelda Roys David...
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UW-Madison and Universities of Wisconsin System are looking for new leadership, with recruitment for the new UW-Madison Chancellor and UW System president underway, according to a press release from UW System media relations Director Mark Pitsch. Together,...

Wisconsin’s biggest NIL-spending sports are loading up in 2027. As of July 2026, Badger men’s basketball sits at No. 2 on the 247Sports 2027 recruiting class rankings, and football sits at No. 26 on their list. Basketball Greg Gard and company...




On June 11 the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed without Donald Trump’s signature after clearing the House (390 to 9) and Senate (89...


2020 was not a kind year to the film industry. The COVID-19 pandemic forced moviegoers to stay inside, kneecapping theater revenue. Additionally,...




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