Emily Otten

A new bill proposed in Wisconsin seeks to make the unauthorized creation of sexually explicit images through deepfakes illegal. Wisconsin needs to pass this bill into law to ensure Wisconsinites are protected from this type of cyber abuse. Deepfakes are a type of synthetic media that can make individuals look as though they are saying...

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In preparation for the 2024 election season, Wisconsin Democrats have already launched canvassing campaigns in Wisconsin cities like Eau Claire, Lacrosse and Superior, according to WEAU News. Though quite early in terms of campaigning, the Wisconsin Democratic Chairman Ben Wikler claims these efforts are not meant to persuade citizens to vote a certain way, but...

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A new Madison apartment complex intended for University of Wisconsin students will be built on Broom Street, offering 1,600 beds with 165 of those beds offered for under-market affordable housing rates, according to the Cap Times. While it is important to provide housing for students and residents in Madison amidst the housing crisis, Madison is...

In the Wisconsin Legislature, Republicans are advocating for a bill that would end the consideration of race, ethnicity, nationality and gender for financial aid and scholarships programs within the Universities of Wisconsin, according to AP News. Racial, ethnicity, nationality and gender are all important aspects of identity that can contribute to an individual’s financial need...

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Starting in fall 2024, the University of Wisconsin will cover tuition, housing, food, books and all college-related costs for undergraduate students from Wisconsin Indian Tribes who are also Wisconsin residents, according to previous reporting from The Badger Herald. The program, the Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise, is not based on financial need and is awarded to...

The Dane County Sheriff’s Department will soon launch a body-worn camera pilot program. In the past years, multiple court cases have utilized body camera footage to hold police officers for misconduct, but many criminal justice advocates are wary about the transparency body cameras actually provide without additional policies to keep officers in line. Can the...

The United States Department of Education opened an investigation into the Creando Comunidad: Community Engaged BIPOC Fellows, a fellowship program for students of color at the University of Wisconsin after a group called the Equal Protection Project filed a complaint that the program violates the 14th Amendment, as it is not open to white students,...