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The Student Dive
by The Daily Cardinal
Welcome to The Student Dive, where we speak directly with UW-Madison student reporters, editors and Wisconsinites about the most pressing issues in our campus, city and state communities. Let's dive right in.
Episodes
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Cardinal Call: UWPDs Annual Security and Fire Safety crime report recap
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Daily Cardinal Staff Writer, Alena Shored about her story “UW-Madison crime reports show increase in reported stalking, hate crimes in 2025” in a discussion of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department's Annual Security and Fire Safety report....
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AEPi members arrested in relation to hazing incident
This week host Lola Rohl speaks with Daily Cardinal Campus News Editor Sonia Bendre and staff writer Oliver Ehrhardt about their story, “AEPi fraternity president, vice president arrested for hazing,” in a discussion of the repercussions and future of pledge manipulative tactics on university...
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Cardinal Call: Talking journalism ethics with Daily Cardinal desk editors
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Daily Cardinal Associates Editor Zoey Jiang and Campus News Editor Sonia Bendre about their story “‘Nobody’s going to tell us what to write’: NYT journalists talk trust, transparency and reporting,” in a discussion of journalistic ethics.
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Cardinal Call: Dane County opens first purpose-built men’s shelter
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Daily Cardinal City News Editor Jane Dardik about her story, “Madison opens first purpose-built men’s shelter with focus on permanent housing,” in a discussion of a what this new shelter means for the community, and how it differs from other shelters in the...
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Cardinal Call: Interim dean announced
Ellie Huber sat down with staff writer Henry Matson to discuss longtime UW-Madison faculty member Kristin Eschenfelder’s appointment as L&S dean amid broader leadership changes. In other campus news, student Democrats and Republicans debate foreign policy, free speech and political polarization,...
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Cardinal Call: Federal rules to impact disabled UW students
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Daily Cardinal Life and Style Editor Jackson Baker about his story, “How new federal rules will impact disabled students at UW,” in a discussion of a new Federal Rule implementation that will make digital content more accessible to disabled students across...
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Cardinal Call: UW System Board of Regents moves to oust President Jay Rothman
Last week, the Wisconsin Board of Regents asked UW-System President Jay Rothman to resign or face being fired. Rothman refused, saying the board gave him no reason for losing confidence in his leadership to warrant him stepping down. For more on Rothman and the Board of Regents, Ellie Huber sat...
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Cardinal Call: The cost of college
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Daily Cardinal Editor in Chief Noe Goldhaber and Managing Editor Nick Bumgarder about this year's spring action project titled “Cost of College."
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Cardinal Call: UW student government elections see low turnout
This week, host Ellie Huber speaks with Daily Cardinal College News Editor Zoey Elwood about low turnout in the recent ASM elections. Articles in this week's "Campus News in Brief" segment: ‘For me, but not for thee’: FIRE head Greg Lukianoff, Mnookin talk free speech in higher education - Tori...
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Cardinal Call: Flock cameras near campus
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Daily Cardinal City News Editor Alaina Walsh about her story “Whose pole is it? City questions Flock camera installed near Memorial Union,” in a discussion of whether a Flock camera installation is within the University’s jurisdiction, or if the…
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Cardinal Call: UW-Madison Dance Department Celebrates 100th Anniversary
UW-Madison’s dance department celebrates its one-hundredth anniversary this year. A century of history comes with challenges faced along the way. Much of the department’s success is accredited to innovative contributions by founder Margaret H’Doubler and student dancers. For more about the Dance...
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Cardinal Call: UW-Madison to appoint new provost
This week, host Ellie Huber speaks with Daily Cardinal Campus News Editor Annika Bereny about the process of hiring a new UW-Madison Provost. Articles in this week’s “Campus News in Brief” segment: Badgers deliver late for Team USA in gold medal win - Annika Bereny Student government votes to…
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Cardinal Call: University of Wisconsin–Madison Students for a Democratic Society Lead Anti-ICE Protest
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Features Editor Avery Chheda about his story “Students climb Bascom Hill to demand a safer campus against ICE.” in a discussion of students, faculty and alumni protesting increased ICE presence. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment:...
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Cardinal Call: Mnookin leaves for Columbia University
This week, host Ellie Huber speaks with Daily Cardinal campus news editor Annika Bereny about UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin’s legacy.
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Cardinal Call: Madison community members protest I.C.E.
This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Ellie Huber about her coverage of ICE protests in Madison. Article in this week’s “Campus News in Brief” segment: UW rises to No. 2 U.S. public university in latest TIME Magazine rankings - Avery Chheda UW student diagnosed with...
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Cardinal Call: AI heads to class
This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Addison Dama about her coverage of how professors are approaching AI usage in higher education.
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Cardinal Call: UW-Madison reports 9 hazing violations since 2021
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Staff Writer Alexa Cattouse about her story “UW reports the most hazing violations in Wisconsin following new transparency requirements” in a discussion of new anti-hazing policies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Articles in this week’s “campus news...
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Cardinal Call: Lily's Classic on thin ice
This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Campus College News Editor Zoey Elwood about her story “‘An organized free-for-all’: SAE, UW negotiating additional security, safety measures for Lily’s Classic” in a discussion of how UW-Madison and SAE are working to improve safety at the...
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Cardinal Call: The Free Press On Simpson Street
This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Jilian Denlow about her story “At Simpson Street Free Press, youth voices tackle local journalism” in a discussion of how the nonprofit, community-based organization empowers young writers. Article in this week’s “Campus News in...
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Cardinal Call: Shifting Immigration Policy Breeds Uncertainty
This week, host Amellia Fowler sits down with Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Jane Dardik to discuss her coverage of a recent ‘know your rights’ panel – where immigration attorneys shared tips on how to stay safe in the event of an ICE encounter. Dardik outlines the key takeaways in a comprehensive...
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Cardinal Call: SNAP Benefits Return
The longest government shutdown in American history came to an end last Wednesday, restoring the federal food benefits that help millions of Americans afford their groceries every month. Today, host Amellia Fowler sits down with Daily Cardinal staff writer Celine Essaied to discuss her coverage…
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Student Dive: Avery Chheda on AI data centers
Daily Cardinal staff writer Avery Chheda joins Student Dive host Paige Armstrong in a discussion of the effects AI data centers have on Wisconsin communities.
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Cardinal Call: The AI Issue
This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Editor in Chief Noe Goldhaber and Managing Editor Nick Bumgardner about the recent Daily Cardinal Action Project. Dubbed the AI Issue, it covers how AI shapes the lives of Wisconsinites and how those interactions play out on a daily basis....
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Cardinal Call: Struggling Badger Football Program Results in a Hit to the Wisconsin State Economy
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Staff Writer Michael Reilly about his story “Football losses hurt state economy, report finds” in a discussion of the current record of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team, and the effects that could follow. Articles in this week’s “Campus…
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Cardinal Call: Conservation in cultivation
This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Staff Writer Jake Kilander about his story “Dane County conservation program connects farmers, UW-Madison researchers” in a discussion of the connection between University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and farmers. Article in this week’s...
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Student Dive: Audrey Lopez-Stane on the closure of UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County
Daily Cardinal staff writer Audrey Lopez-Stane joins Student Dive host Paige Armstrong in a discussion of the effects of the closure of UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County.
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Cardinal Call: city ordinance proposal to remove alcohol committee student seat
This week host Amellia Fowler speaks to Staff Writer Haellie Opp about her story “Proposed city ordinance eliminates student seat on alcohol committee” in a discussion of Madison’s Alcohol License Review Committees vote to keep a student seat reserved. Articles in this week’s “campus news in…
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Student Dive: Sonia Bendre on Theranostics and Dr. Zachary Morris
Daily Cardinal Science Editor Sonia Bendre joins Student Dive host, Cory Rossmeissl, in a discussion about theranostic cancer treatment. Theranostics combines medicine and nuclear engineering for precision cancer targeting. Sonia recently interviewed UW School of Medicine and Public health...
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Cardinal Call: Ethnic studies program to remain in UW-Madison curriculum
This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Associate News Editor Alaina Walsh about her story “UW-Madison to keep ethnic studies requirement ” in a discussion of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s clarification of its course standardization plan. Article in this week’s “Campus News…
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Cardinal Call: The UW-Madison information ecosystem and how students perceive the news
This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal College News Editor Ella Hanley about her story “Is this the end of campus-area bar raids?” in a discussion her investigative coverage of campus area bar raids.
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Cardinal Call: Exhibiting pioneers of Wisconsin's womens physical education
This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Science Editor Sonia Bendre about her story “‘Trailblazers in Motion’ exhibit unveils progressive history of UW-Madison women’s physical education program” in a discussion of the ongoing preservation of the history of UW-Madison’s women’s...
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Cardinal Call: UW students face off in ‘Performative Male Contest’
Welcome to the Cardinal Call, your weekly dose of University of Wisconsin - Madison Campus News. This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Daily Cardinal Life and Style Editor Madison Moris about her story “‘Performative Men Wanted’: UW students face off in ‘Performative Male Contest’” in a…
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Cardinal Call: Badger Football Defense thunders under Tressel
Welcome to the Cardinal Call, your weekly dose of University of Wisconsin - Madison Campus News. This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to former Daily Cardinal Sports Writer Grace Carnizzo about her stories “With strong defensive showing Saturday, keeping Mike Tressel proved to be the right...
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Connection Issue: Ukrainian Refugees in Wisconsin
Host Conner McKenzie and writer Maggie Zale discuss Maggie's article about Ukrainian refugees in Madison and how Jewish Social Services is helping them settle in Wisconsin.
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Connection Issue: Social Media as a Tool for Student Activism
Host Sarah Wesela and Arts Editor Gabriella Hartlaub discuss Instagram and how it amplifies the voices of student activists.
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The Future of DEI at UW-Madison
Host Conner McKenzie and writer Sanjeev Anand recap Sanjeev's article on recent diversity, equity, and inclusion disputes within the UW-System.
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Cybersecurity Needs at UW-Madison
Welcome back to the Student Dive! In this episode, host Sarah Wesela interviewed writer Liam Beran on the recent Board of Regents meeting on cybersecurity.
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DIY Issue: Budget Cuts to the University of Wisconsin Campuses
In The Student Dive's final episode covering the Fall 2023 Action Project, the DIY Issue, host Conner McKenzie and writer Hayden Bailey cover the recent budget cuts to the University of Wisconsin system and the effects it has had on some of these campuses.
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DIY Issue: Madison Tenant Power
In The Student Dive's second episode covering the Fall 2023 Action Project, the DIY Issue, host Sarah Wesela and writer Hannah Angsten talk about Madison Tenant Power and how it plans to tackle Madison's current housing crisis through grassroots organizing.
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DIY Issue: The Resilience of the Zoe Bayliss Cooperative
In The Student Dive's first episode covering the Fall 2023 Action Project, the DIY Issue, host Honor Durham sits down with writer Mary Bosch to discuss the Zoe Bayliss Cooperative's housewarming party and the journey the co-op took to establish themselves in their new home.
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UW-Madison Launches First Generation Badgers
Host Sarah Wesela and writer Megan Mladucky discuss UW-Madison's new pilot program to help first-generations students and its long term goals.
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UW Health nurses meet with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Host Conner McKenzie and writer Natasha Hicks discuss U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's recent appearance at an event that promoted a wage cap increase for Veteran nurses at UW Health University Hospital. They review the impact that the senator had on the event and Natasha's writing process for this...
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Workers Strike Back at UW-Madison
Welcome back to the Student Dive! In our first episode of the semester, host Honor Durham sits down with writer Noa Chamberlin to discuss her recent article on the graduate student labor association Workers Strike Back. They focus on the organization's recent meeting to organize their goals for…
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Labor Issue: Wisconsin’s History with Labor Unions
Host Cole Wozniak and Podcast Director Elena Price discuss her article on the history of labor unions in Wisconsin and their political positionality for the Action Project Labor Issue, “Wisconsin’s unions are finding a political foothold after years of decline.”They discuss the politics of unions...
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Labor Issue: How UW Madison Students Find Balance at Work
Host Honor Durham discusses with staff writer, Sophia Ross, on the pros of working an on-campus job at UW-Madison. Some of which include flexibility, proximity and an emphasis on school taking precedence over work.
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Viking Rage and Psychedelics
Host, Tyler Katzenberger and Writer, Joyce Riphagen discuss her article for the Action Project Drug Issue, “Vikings might have gone berserk with magic mushrooms, historians say”. They discuss theories behind viking berserkers, a common theory being that they would take toxic mushrooms, and other...
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Federalization of Wisconsin Hemp Program
Host, Madeleine Afonso and Writer, Gavin Escott, discuss his article for the Action Project Drug Issue, “Federalization of Wisconsin Hemp Program opens doors, leaves some farmers wanting more”. They talk about different uses of hemp, Wisconsin’s history of hemp farming and how Wisconsin Farmers...
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Overturning Roe v. Wade and Contraception Access
Honor Durham and writer, Annika Bereny, discuss her article for the Action Project Drug Issue, “Overturn of Roe v. Wade invokes questions surrounding emergency contraception access”. They delve into plan B accessibility following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and how that has affected...
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UW-Madison and Binge Drinking
Cole Wozniak and Staff Writer, Claire LaLiberte, discuss her article for the Action Project Drug Issue, “UW-Madison has a binge drinking problem”. They go into UW-Madison drinking culture and how it affects the student body.
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Skateboarding on Campus and Examining UW-Madison’s 1960s ‘Gay Purge’
Welcome to the final episode of season four of the Student Dive. We recap stories in our final print edition of the semester, the Spring Farewell issue. First, we discuss the legal status of skateboarding on campus and the lack of accessible skate parks for students. Additionally, we discuss the...
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Welcome to The Student Dive, where we speak directly with UW-Madison student reporters, editors and Wisconsinites about the most pressing issues in our campus, city and state communities. Let's dive right in.
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