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The Badger Herald is one of the nation’s largest fully independent student newspapers, located in Madison, Wisconsin and founded in 1969. The Herald publishes monthly print editions and provides daily online coverage.

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News The Badger Herald 2 months ago
Abortion rights remain central issue ahead of Wisconsin elections
Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary is around the corner, and with little legislative movement since the overturning of 1973 Roe v. Wade in the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, the upcoming November election could be defining for
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Hook, line and sinker: Tackling harmful health risks of fish contamination for anglers, greater community
Zelda Wiley sat with two fishing poles, a cooler and a small cart jam-packed with food, bug spray, towels, a fishing net and spare clothes. She smiled beneath her camouflage ball cap and sunglasses as she leaned her fishing poles up on the wall of the Mon
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Blog 2 months ago
Wisconsin primary election 2026 results: David Crowley narrowly beats Francesca Hong in Democratic nominee for governor
Gov. Tony Evers-backed candidate and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly won the Democratic nomination for governor by 0.5%, defeating Wisconsin Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, according to the Associated Press. The fall primary election in
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Blog 2 months ago
Wisconsin primary election 2026: Live results
Wisconsin voters decided Tuesday who will run as the Democratic and Republican candidates in the much-anticipated November 2026 election. The governor's race remains the center of attention as incumbent Gov. Tony Evers did not seek reelection. See updates
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Blog 2 months ago
The Badger Herald Editorial Board: A student guide to the August primaries
Election day is Aug. 11. Here's what students should know. Statewide Governor Democratic candidates Francesca Hong Kelda Roys David Crowley Joel Brennan Mandela Barnes (withdrawn) Missy Hughes (withdrawn) Sara Rodriguez (withdrawn) Republican candidates T
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Blog 2 months ago
Corey Ruiz's death: The community response
A Madison Police Department officer fatally shot a man in the head the afternoon of Wednesday, July 22 on the city's Near East Side after the man produced a knife during an altercation with four officers, according to a Wisconsin Department of Justice Div
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Blog 3 months ago
Gen Z powerhouse directors bring a fresh direction to horror
2020 was not a kind year to the film industry. The COVID-19 pandemic forced moviegoers to stay inside, kneecapping theater revenue. Additionally, production on the majority of major films had to be paused due to social distancing concerns. As a result, th
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Blog 3 months ago
UW-Madison, Universities of Wisconsin spend more than $461K on administrative leadership searches
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
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Blog 3 months ago
To fix the housing crisis, look at your neighbors
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 to 10) with wide bipartisan support, according to CNN. The bill seeks to increase the housing supply in the U.S. by
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