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Measles Spreads Across U.S. And Wisconsin

Amalia Weix March 1, 2026

Early in February, UW Madison reported that a student had contracted measles. While they took swift action to address the issue, and immediately began rigorous contact tracing, the incident cannot be viewed...

West High School

West High School Swim Team Cuts Resolved

Daniel Sulman October 1, 2025

To the shock of many, two swimmers with disabilities were cut from the Madison West High School girl’s swim team, alongside other swimmers, citing that they made the team less safe and competitive.  Asha...

Governor Tony Evers, who earlier this month announced he is not seeking a third term.

The Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race Begins

Henry Riley, Co-Editor in Chief, News Editor, Sports Editor September 1, 2025

With the second term of Donald Trump’s presidency well underway, and with the election of Justice Susan Crawford to the State Supreme Court, the political focus here in Wisconsin has now turned to the...

MMSD Keeps Schools Open After Black Hole

MMSD Keeps Schools Open After Black Hole

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor April 1, 2025

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Following yesterday’s devastating black hole event in Madison, which effectively consumed and destroyed each and every...

Abundant Life Christian School Shooting

Abundant Life Christian School Shooting

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor January 1, 2025

On the morning of December 16th, 2024, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, who went by Samantha, opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killing a student and teacher, and injuring...

The 2024 Electoral College results

2024 Election Recap

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor December 1, 2024

In case you didn’t know from every TV ad over the past three months, the 2024 U.S. elections took place on Tuesday, November 5th. While some ballots are still being counted—primarily mail-in, military,...

Election Day Info

Election Day Info

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor November 1, 2024

Election Day is next Tuesday! Many seniors are eligible to vote this year! However, where and how to do so can sometimes be confusing. Here’s some key information so you can exercise your right to vote...

Now Boarding: Bus Rapid Transit Begins

Now Boarding: Bus Rapid Transit Begins

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor October 1, 2024

If you've driven around the west side of Madison or downtown in the past few months, you've likely noticed road construction seemingly everywhere. But it hasn't just been the usual road repairs. Mysteriously,...

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