Reality Check

I Started Freshman Year During a Pandemic

When I was admitted to the University of Wisconsin-Madison last December, I pictured a freshman fall of Saturdays jumping around in Camp Randall Stadium, attending large lectures, and making new friends.

So, What’s the Deal with the DNC?

Thanks to our democratic political system, every four years, the United States votes to elect a new president. That, however, seems to be where the simple part of it all ends. Between the electoral college, primary elections and caucuses, the American political system can get a bit complex and confusing. So to make your lives easier, we’ve laid out all you need to know about the Democratic National Convention that took place this past week.