About The badger herald
The Badger Herald: UW-Madison's Premier Independent Student Newspaper
The Badger Herald is a student-run newspaper that has been serving the University of Wisconsin-Madison community since 1969. It is an independent publication that provides news, opinions, and entertainment to the campus and surrounding areas. The newspaper has a long-standing tradition of excellence in journalism and has won numerous awards for its reporting.
One of the unique aspects of The Badger Herald is its independence. Unlike many other student newspapers, it does not receive funding from the university or any outside sources. This allows the paper to maintain complete editorial control over its content and ensures that it remains free from any external influence.
The Badger Herald covers a wide range of topics, including campus news, sports, arts and entertainment, opinion pieces, and more. Its reporters are dedicated to providing accurate and unbiased coverage of events on campus as well as in the wider Madison community.
In addition to its print edition which is published twice weekly during the academic year (Mondays & Thursdays), The Badger Herald also maintains an active online presence through its website (badgerherald.com) where readers can find breaking news updates as well as exclusive content not found in print.
One area where The Badger Herald excels is in sports coverage. With a dedicated team of reporters covering all UW-Madison athletic teams including football, basketball, hockey among others; readers can stay up-to-date with all their favorite teams' latest scores & highlights.
Another area where The Badger Herald stands out is in opinion writing. Its editorial board regularly publishes thought-provoking pieces on current events both on-campus & off-campus issues affecting students' lives such as politics or social justice issues like climate change or racial inequality.
Overall, The Badger Herald offers an excellent source for students looking for reliable news coverage about their university community while also providing engaging commentary on important issues affecting them today - making it one of Madison's most trusted sources for independent journalism!