This episode of the Cardinal Podcast delves into the science of stress and specifically how it affects highschoolers. In this podcast, Michelle Chi interviews highschoolers Merete Witkovsky, Aidan Schutter, and Kai Heinamen and also UW professor Kristin Litzelman. This podcast is perfect for teens who want to learn more about stress and for parents of […]
Opt Out Vote: Bill Kolar
In Middleton’s April election, two Middleton town board incumbents, Bill Kolar and Tim Roehl, lost their seats to write-in candidates. The results made headlines across the state, but now the two are saying they were the victims of character assassination and negative campaign tactics. Each claimed that winner Cynthia Richson blatantly lied to voters. […]
Middleton to vote on climate referendum this election
Today Patty is joined by Kermit Hovey and Spencer Schumacher to discuss elections, climate change, and Middleton Climate Referendum. The Middleton Climate referendum is the first of its kind in the nation. The questions on the ballot include: 1), Should the city of Middleton reduce the risks of global warming through its policy decisions and actions? And 2), should the city of Middleton endorse […]
Students protest Jesus Lunch; Alder Mark Clear
Split show today! First, former Middleton/Cross Plains School Board Member Ellen Lindgren and Student Peter Opitz join Carousel to talk about “Jesus Lunch” at Middleton High School. Later, Alder Mark Clear will talk about his proposal for power shifts at the Madison City Council.
Middleton Native Named Rhodes Scholar
(WORT) — UW-Madison student Colin Higgins was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship in November and will go on to the University of Oxford next semester to continue his research on the relationships between public policy and the environment. Reporter Cameron Bren spoke with Higgins about his Middleton upbringing, and the culmination of education, experience, and inspiration that led to his Rhodes Scholarship.
Percy Brown Jr. on Racism and Equity in Suburban Schools
(WORT) — Percy Brown Jr. is the director of equity and student achievement with the Middleton-Cross Plains School District. Brown spoke to Kristian Knusten on the phone to discuss the intersection of race and education — in Madison and around the Dane County region.