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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...
Tug of War: Fate of Wisconsin wolves caught between hunters, …
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · This year, the debate surrounding the 2021-22 wolf hunt has been effectively settled but in the opposite direction. In October, a Dane county judge put a hold on the wolf hunt until the DNR could come up with a new species management plan and hunting regulations, as is required by law. The final death blow to the hunt came earlier this month when a federal judge reinstated federal protections ...
Football: The secret behind Badgers top ranked defense: Jim …
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Through seven weeks of college football, the Badgers rank No. 2 in the country in total defense, trailing only the Georgia Bulldogs. This success can be attributed to defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard and Wisconsin’s experienced defensive players. In the off-season, Leonhard turned down an offer to become the Green Bay Packers’ defensive ...
Madison’s ‘Lost City’: Inside the forgotten remains of Lake Forest
WEBSep 14, 2015 · Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article erroneously said that the university had purchased the land of Lake Forest in 1947. Entombed within the deepest reaches of the University of Wisconsin Arboretum, partially camouflaged in the underbrush, lies a concrete vestige of a housing development long forgotten: Madison’s “Lost City.” Human constructions fight a constant...
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.
Go big or go bankrupt: Wisconsin farmers face daunting …
WEBDec 7, 2021 · Jim Goodman had high hopes for his dairy farming business. After spending the bulk of his adult life milking and caring for his 45-cow herd outside of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, Goodman wanted to pass his life’s work on to the next generation. His plans fell through, however, when a young couple reneged on their investment, forcing...
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 …
UW addresses leaked women’s volleyball photos - The Badger …
WEBOctober 21, 2022. Shane Fruchterman. The University of Wisconsin released a statement Wednesday addressing the leak of sensitive photos and videos of the women’s volleyball team. The players are not being investigated for wrongdoing and will be provided with appropriate resources to support their well-being, the statement said.
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”.
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 …