The Badger Herald – Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969
WEBby Alexia Becker and Zoe Klein • September 21, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign rally Sept. 20 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison with a crowd of over 10,500 attendees, according to …
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 cost of success: A look into Badger coaches’ salaries
WEBOct 6, 2022 — In the 2021 fiscal year, the Athletic Department shelled out approximately $20.85 million dollars in coaches salaries all together. As a matter of fact, head football coach Paul Chryst leads the entirety of the University of Wisconsin System by collecting an annual salary of $5.25 million as of 2021-2022. Advertisements.
One Century of Camp Randall: A Brief History - The Badger Herald
WEBNov 4, 2017 — The 1917 construction of the stadium designed by Arthur Peabody cost $15,000, which is approximately $280,000 now. The original stadium had a maximum capacity of 11,900 people. By 1924, Camp Randall expanded and could accommodate 33,000 people. This was the first time the stadium …
Can’t BS anymore? Six discussion post responses to wow your …
WEBSep 28, 2020 — Don’t worry, this won’t get you in trouble. Professors LOVE honesty. In fact, they encourage it. In academia, it’s almost always better to give your professor a heads up on your plagiarism. That way they don’t have to run it through one of those plagiarism checking sites. They’re busy people, spare ‘em some time!
Assessing impact of Camp Randall’s renovation, in-game …
WEBOct 7, 2023 — Camp Randall Stadium, then consisting of a combined 10,000 concrete and wooden seats, hosted the Badgers for the first time as they defeated the Minnesota Gophers 10-7 Nov. 3, 1917. Erected from the grounds of a Union Army training camp during the civil war, the fourth oldest arena in the nation now invites 76,118 members...
Wisconsin Democrats introduce bill to legalize recreational …
WEBOct 13, 2023 — Wisconsin legislators introduced a bill to legalize cannabis usage and the possession of up to five ounces of marijuana for adults 21 years and older Sept. 22.. According to a press release from the Wisconsin State Legislature, Wisconsin State Sen. Melissa Agard, D-Madison, and Rep. Darrin Madison, D-Milwaukee, drafted the bill.. In the press release, Agard said both Democrat voters and 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”.
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 …