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EMPTY STOCKING CLUB

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

4 observations from rewatching Wisconsin's loss at No. 2 Indiana

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 7:25am
A look at freshman quarterback Carter Smith, a few senior defenders making plays, the offensive play-calling and more.

Madison schools survey respondents prioritize quality, safety

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 7:20am
Among priorities more directly related to drawing attendance areas, 51% of respondents prioritized small class sizes and 48% said creating and maintaining neighborhood schools was important.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Working with autism requires care, flexibility

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 7:15am
This column is the second of two parts.

Garden calendar: For the week of Nov. 16

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

OUR VIEW: Shut down any chance of another dysfunctional shutdown

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 6:40am
The last time Washington broke a record for government dysfunction in 2019 — shutting down most federal operations for 35 days — Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, offered a smart way to prevent future closures.

Math needs a revolution, just like reading | Lindsey Henderson and Lauren Greuel

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 6:00am
The states that treat numeracy like early reading are already seeing results.

Defensive lineman's potential return could add to Packers pass rush

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 5:37am
Green Bay will have to deal with the Giants' defensive line, but could be bolstering its own unit for Sunday's game at Lambeau Field.

Duffy vs. Musk to control NASA

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 5:17am
Duffy vs. Musk to control NASA

Sophomores deliver for Wisconsin men's hockey after moments of frustration

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 5:03am
Gavin Morrissey scored an overtime goal after hitting the post late in regulation, and Logan Hensler turned a negative into a positive for the Badgers against Ohio State.

Trees and green space can mitigate climate change | Angela McGowan

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 5:00am
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates recently said, “Although climate change will have serious consequences – particularly for people in the poorest countries – it will not lead to humanity’s demise.” Whether this is true or not, one thing is clear: Humans…

Nonpolitical computers should draw voting districts | Ken Streit

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 5:00am
My proposal for drawing voting districts would be attractive to anyone sick of partisan polarization but repulsive to those who are zealous political fans.

Donald Trump's attacks on drug boats lack due process | Pamela Midbon

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 5:00am
The Trump administration is conducting military operations like it’s the Wild West. Shoot first and ask questions later.

Congress needs more problem solvers, not fighters | Skip Kraiss

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 5:00am
Maybe we’re doing this wrong. We have so many problems, and none of them seem to be getting solved. Maybe electing people to fight for us is the wrong approach. What are they fighting for? Do they know? Or are…

Regardless of gerrymandering, voters still have final say | Randy Schramm

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 5:00am
A lot of discussion across the country has focused on gerrymandering. Since this activity is controlled by the states, there will always be extreme variations in how it is accomplished. Ideally, there should be standards based on populations and the…

Democrats surrendered to Donald Trump to end shutdown | Thomas Ciufo

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 5:00am
The government shutdown ended with resignation when Americans learned that even those sworn to defend democracy had forgotten how to fight for it.

Polzin: There's no easy answer to this question, but Wisconsin's Fickell must get it right

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 12:00am
Carter Smith looked like the Badgers' quarterback of the future for 30 minutes. It was the next 30 that could send Luke Fickell back to the transfer portal this offseason.

Wisconsin football done in again by lack of explosive plays, inability to stop them

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 12:00am
Wisconsin's offense is one of the worst in college football in creating plays of 10 or more yards, a weakness that limited it against No. 2 Indiana on Saturday.

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