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Madisyn Cunningham

Madisyn Cunningham ’27 is an Arts & Life staff writer as well as a former Desk Editor and Columnist for the Music beat. They also contribute time to time for the Sports section. They are from New York, NY and study English on the Creative Writing track. Contact them at mcunningham [at] stanforddaily.com
Women's Basketball
Stanford women's basketball players sit on the bench during a game.

Women’s basketball players find new homes through the portal

Madisyn Cunningham
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April 15
Women's Basketball
Women's basketball team stands on court during game.

Women’s basketball season ends in exodus, multiple players enter transfer portal

Madisyn Cunningham
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April 8
Sports Features
Fourth-year PhD student Edward Apraku was one of the performers dressed as grass for Bad Bunny's Superbowl halftime show. (Courtesy of Edward Apraku)

Students make unexpected appearance in 2026 Super Bowl

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
March 1
Music
A graphic of a Grammy surrounded by outstretched hands.

Bad Bunny steals the show at the 68th Grammy Awards

Madisyn Cunningham
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Feb. 10
Reads
A woman is seen with only her head and shoulders, in front of a grassy green.

‘Spent’: Alison Bechdel’s newest novel shows she’s still one to watch out for

Madisyn Cunningham
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June 2
Culture
Students enjoy the sunset at Lake Lagunita. (Photo: AVNI VATS/The Stanford Daily)

What does mental health mean to The Daily?

Allie Skalnik, Chloe Shannon Wong, Madisyn Cunningham, Grace Zhao and Blyss Cleveland
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May 22
Men's Basketball
Mitch Johnson during Stanford's 75-69 win over Cal on January 17, 2009 at Maples Pavilion. Johnson sits second in Cardinal history in assists with 534 total assists. (Photo: DAVID GONZALES/ISI Photos)

Spurs name Stanford alumnus as new head coach

Madisyn Cunningham
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May 12
Music
Rachel Platten at the Peppermint Club

Rachel Platten delivers for an intimate, yet mighty crowd

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
April 15, 2025
Screen
“Drop” is an entertaining watch that strikes a healthy balance between dread and humor, writes Cunningham. (Graphic: DA-HEE KIM/The Stanford Daily)

Universal Pictures starts the year in thrilling fashion with ‘Drop’

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
April 13, 2025
Music
In a sea of memeable moments and colorful outfits, one song emerged victorious, for whatever reason. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

‘El Mal:’ A surprising win at the 97th Oscars

Madisyn Cunningham
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March 9, 2025
Music
A Renaissance-esque photo of women sitting.

Love, situationships and everything in between: Songs for Valentine’s Day

Madisyn Cunningham, Joanne dePierre, Ellaheh Gohari, Garrett Khatchaturian, Blyss Cleveland, Ananya Navale and Cate Burtner
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Feb. 13, 2025
Music
A graphic of a Grammy surrounded by outstretched hands.

The 2025 Grammys cements itself as the best in years

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
Feb. 9, 2025
Music
A vinyl with the title of column, "Pulse," and a drawing of two women about to kiss on it

Pulse: ‘Wicked’: Holding space for difference

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
Feb. 3, 2025
Music
A vinyl with the title of column, "Pulse," and a drawing of two women about to kiss on it

Pulse: Looking back on Tracy Chapman’s legendary debut

Madisyn Cunningham
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Jan. 7, 2025
Music
A vinyl with the title of column, "Pulse," and a drawing of two women about to kiss on it

Pulse: Dreamer Isioma imagines ideal worlds in ‘Princess Forever’

Madisyn Cunningham
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Nov. 10, 2024
Music
A vinyl with the title of column, "Pulse," and a drawing of two women about to kiss on it

Pulse: Syd explores love and heartbreak in ‘Broken Hearts Club’

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
Nov. 3, 2024
Music
A vinyl with the title of column, "Pulse," and a drawing of two women about to kiss on it

Pulse: ‘Wanderlust’ and the sensation behind the sound

Madisyn Cunningham
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Oct. 22, 2024
Music
A vinyl with the title of column, "Pulse," and a drawing of two women about to kiss on it

Pulse: Janelle Monáe explores Black queer sensuality in ‘The Age of Pleasure’

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
Oct. 17, 2024
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