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Badger Hockey’s Super Fan

November 9, 2011 1 comment

Following the Badgers is a key part of his life.

Rennie’s: Then and Now

August 30, 2011 4 comments · 2 reader letters

The store and its name evoke memories both strong and sweet.

Library Mall Food Carts

June 2, 2011 8 comments

Library Mall is a little bit like Epcot theme park, but much easier on the wallet

Match Day

March 1, 2011 8 comments

When it’s all over, one thing is clear: Match Day for medical students has more authentic drama, excitement, and emotion than any episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

The Plazaburger

November 3, 2010 1 comment · 1 reader letter

Without the sauce, it might be just another burger. And without the burger, the Plaza Tavern might be just another bar.

Cane Toss

August 25, 2010 5 comments · 1 reader letter

One of Homecoming’s biggest spectacles doesn’t involve the marching band or the football team.

Babcock Hall Ice Cream

May 24, 2010 18 comments

The Babcock Hall Dairy Store churns out thousands of gallons of yummy ice cream annually — enough to evoke must-have memories for alumni and impromptu breakfasts for students dashing between classes.

Abraham Lincoln Statue

February 18, 2010

A visit with the Abe Lincoln statue is a high point of any UW commencement weekend, when graduates — not deterred by caps and gowns — clamber up into his lap for photos.

Traying

November 16, 2009 1 comment

When resourceful students borrow cafeteria trays to slide down snowy campus slopes, there’s just one unwritten rule: have fun!

Giant Pumpkin Regatta

November 4, 2009

The regatta has no rules and offers no prizes, and the chances of tipping into the water seem greater than winning one of the loosely organized heats.

Memorial Union Canoes

June 2, 2009 1 comment · 1 reader letter

Renting a canoe is a bargain for a little piece of serenity during a hectic semester or a chance to explore campus during the less stressful summer months.

The Grateful Red

February 28, 2009

The cheering mass of students clad in tie-dyed T-shirts debuted at men’s basketball games at the Kohl Center in 2002.