The popular run/walk has been a harbinger of spring in Madison for more than four decades.
Traditions & History
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The last campus-area commercial movie theater closed two decades ago.
The popular song “It’s Dark on Observatory Hill” immortalized a campus hot spot.
For a university situated on an isthmus, transportation is no easy matter.
The eccentric State Street institution was a cornerstone of campus literary life.
An inside look at the career of legendary director Mike Leckrone.
The health-food treat beloved by UW students for three decades is available again — with a twist.
The Badger football team reignites a rivalry with a new member of the Big Ten Conference.
On its 30th anniversary, the Badgers’ first win in Pasadena is worth another look.
The Kennedy vs. Nixon contest overshadowed UW Homecoming.
Celebrating 125 years of the UW–Madison alumni magazine
Revisiting the restaurants that have sustained generations of meat-eating Badgers.
We remember the one little McDonald’s that did its best to keep campus supersized.
The UW’s alumni magazine celebrates its 125th anniversary.
The student organization for sustainable agriculture gets a new name.
An anniversary gala highlights the UW’s impact.
The UW’s Open Mic Night can be a stepping stone to the big time.
Want a swinging ’70s party? Get tips from an old UW Housing handbook.
The synchronized dance break during Wisconsin football games is a cherished ritual. Here’s why.
Celebrate UW–Madison’s 175th anniversary with a deep dive into campus traditions.
Celebrating 175 years of UW triumphs and traditions
Let’s count up the Nobels and Pulitzers, shall we?
Troia’s Steak House was one of the location’s best-loved businesses.
The UW’s displays of gratitude come in a cup or a cone.
In 1908, the UW had big plans for its future, but not all of them came to pass.
The statue atop Wisconsin’s capitol was supposed to look “Forward.” But what direction is that?
Innovate Week helps entrepreneurs turn dreams into world-changing businesses.
Badger men’s hockey came into its own with a 1973 NCAA title.
The Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts ring in the yuletide season with figgy pudding and a fake boar’s head.