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H 72°, L 54°May 10, 2012
Column
Farewell to the hands-on writer
We need to talk. No, no, this has nothing to do with what Student Council did. Yeah, I heard about… Read more »
Editorial
The ‘uhh, Ward?’ award
At the beginning of the school year, the Ed Board met with interim Chancellor David Ward. We were impressed by… Read more »
Editorial
The ‘das racist’ award
By this point, we have grown more than a little tired of claims that Madison is a “tolerant” city. It’s… Read more »
Editorial
The ‘reader appreciation’ award
Before the members of this Editorial Board started working at The Badger Herald, we believed in the inherent decency of… Read more »
Column
Farewell, Opinion Section
As Ryan said in his column, I’m becoming managing editor next semester. So this farewell isn’t a farewell like others… Read more »
Editorial
The ‘thrust of greatness’ award
A great man once said, “Be not afraid of greatness: Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have… Read more »
Column
Farewell to the last conservative standing
What a joy it has been to be a conservative at the University of Wisconsin and, for the past year,… Read more »
Editorial
The ‘little monsters’ award
Turn on any MTV reality show and you’re likely to see at least one man and woman drunkenly arguing, dropping… Read more »
From the Opinion Desk
From the desk of the editor: Spirit of experimentation lives on
A researcher recently contacted The Badger Herald about a project assessing threats to college newspapers. I ran him through the… Read more »
From the Opinion Desk
Hello to the incoming Editor-in-Chief, new Herald experiments
The journalism world has undergone a monumental change for the last several years. But you already know this. The Badger… Read more »
Editorial
The ‘council schmouncil’ award
The Council Schmouncil Award goes to the 18th Session of the Associated Students of Madison’s Student Council for some of… Read more »
Editorial
The ‘recall me, maybe’ award
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. And if you try, don’t succeed, try something else and still… Read more »
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Blogroll
- American Interest
Foreign policy as it relates to American decision making. - The Daily Beast by Peter Beinart
A critical look at the American national scene. - Crooked Timber
A sometimes financially oriented liberal blog. - Polifact
The St. Petersburg Times' fact-check and conspiracy theory hub/forum. - The Sconz
Jack Craver's breaking news and commentary on campus, city, and state politics - Sifting and Winnowing
An independent news and opinion page for the UW-Madison community - North Park Street
Current and former students on ASM and city issues - Citizen Dave
Thoughts and ideas about city building from Madison's former mayor - District 8 Alder Resnick's Blog
The District 8 Alder's updates on housing, alcohol policy and council meetings. - MadWonk
A student journalist's perspective on politics and culture in Madison, Wisconsin. - Forward Lookout
A Dane County, WI news and opinion website with multiple authors. - The Daily Dish
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May 9, 2012
Editorial
The ‘can’t teach an old dean new tricks’ award
As sure as a bear shits in the woods, Dean of Students Lori Berquam flies by the book. Whether on… Read more »
Letter
Walker’s plans working, clearly
I read your May 8 editorial “Vote Barrett” this morning urging students to vote for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. I… Read more »
Guest Column
Gay marriage rhetoric does not make sense
On Tuesday, North Carolina voters passed a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. This is nothing new; the last few years… Read more »
Column
For future of education, achievement gap needs work
In a Monday conference with the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, a panel of experts discussed the achievement gap, an… Read more »
Column
Farewell to the forum of voices, online commentors
Long before I penned my first opinion column for The Badger Herald, I recognized the importance of having an opinion.… Read more »
May 8, 2012
Column
Farewell to my muse, my place to opine, Madison
Hello all, I’m hesitant to write a farewell column, because I haven’t officially graduated. I still need to pass a… Read more »
Column
Political rhetoric needs change
To say that political rhetoric has been heating up over the past several years would be a massive understatement. As the… Read more »
May 7, 2012
Editorial
Vote Barrett
Today, Wisconsinites will kick off the finale to a year-long political crisis that has led the state to the first… Read more »
Column
Despite critics, Mifflin successful
On Saturday, thousands of students gathered at the Mifflin Street Block Party before the dark clouds of finals descend upon… Read more »
Column
Take a break from studying and vote
So this is my last article of the year. It has been interesting, as always, and I want to leave… Read more »
