The Badger Herald – Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969
WEBby Julien Payen • September 17, 2024. Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is set to miss the remainder of the 2024 season with an ACL injury picked up during the matchup against No. 4 Alabama on Sept. 14. The Miami transfer fell after being tackled by Alabama linebacker Keanu Koht on the... Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969.
Football: The origins of Wisconsin’s most popular traditions
WEBSep 14, 2020 · Traditions such as “Jump Around,” singing “Build Me Up Buttercup” staying late for “Bucky’s 5th Quarter” and the rallying cry of “On, Wisconsin” are all traditions that have been staples at University of Wisconsin football games. The Badger Herald delved into the origins of these four great football traditions. “Jump Around”.
Bucky Badger: History, people behind beloved mascot
WEBSep 17, 2019 · Bucky Badger. Buckingham Ulysses Badger — more commonly known as Bucky Badger or just Bucky to University of Wisconsin students and alumni — has been a part of Wisconsin culture since the early to mid-20th century. According to author Gwen Schultz in her book “The Bucky Badger Story,” Bucky’s first known appearance was in a …
What’s in a W? A history of UW’s famous W designs
WEBApr 8, 2021 · The current “W” logo aims to embody tradition and campus spirit. The combination of the “W” crest and “Wisconsin” wordmark contains elements from the Wisconsin Fieldhouse, constructed in 1929, making it a familiar icon for the institution. Credit to UW Media. Another logo synonymous with …
The Cap Times leaves Madison.com, creates own ... - The Badger …
WEBNov 11, 2021 · Oct. 24, Cap Times Editor and Publisher Paul Fanlund announced the newspaper would formally leave Madison.com on which the Cap Times and the Wisconsin State Journal have operated since 1996. Staff cited branding issues, growth as a news organization and a difference in coverage as reasons for leaving Madison.com. “On Monday, the Cap Times will...
Paper cuts deep: The evolution of Wisconsin’s paper industry
WEBDec 6, 2022 · When Mike Grosskreutz started working at the Wisconsin Rapids paper mill in 1980, he thought his job would last until retirement. After all, the paper mill was the place everyone in the area wanted to work. Forty years later, Verso, the then owner of the Wisconsin Rapids paper mill, announced their plan to shut down...
Former UW student identified as fan who made racist gestures at ...
WEBJan 26, 2017 · Over a month after the original incident, a Tweet identified former University of Wisconsin student Eric Kotek as the individual who made racist gestures toward the student section at a Northwestern basketball game Jan. 18, 2022. Posted by @thatdaneshguy, the Tweet shows two videos of the incident and confirms Kotek’s identity with photo evidence.
Legends say he lurks beneath our feet: exploring UW’s …
WEBApr 13, 2015 · The Badger Herald went on an exclusive tour of campus’ underground steam tunnels in an investigation to uncover the man behind the ‘Tunnel Bob’ mystery. The man, the myth, the mystery. Few campus legends permeate as deep into University of Wisconsin’s student consciousness as the myth of Tunnel Bob. The shadowy figure has …
Century of discoveries: Interconnected tale of UW’s most …
WEBSep 20, 2021 · The beginning of a legacy The Babcock name is renowned among Union dwellers and ice cream enthusiasts, but far beyond frozen treats, Stephen Babcock represents the start of an enduring tradition of scientific innovation at the University of Wisconsin. In 1890, Babcock, an agricultural chemist at UW, developed the Babcock butterfat test. This test, which...
Madison Metro Transit plans for bus system redesign to improve …
WEBApr 12, 2021 · Madison Metro Transit will redesign its bus system by August 2023 to better meet the needs of Madison-area residents and businesses by increasing access and frequency, decreasing travel times and improving the experience of transit riders. The current system focuses on peak hour routes, with less service available during midday, evenings and weekends.