The Badger Herald – Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969
2 days ago · by Kian Price • November 7, 2024. The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team opened their 127th season (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) with a commanding 85-61 victory over Holy Cross at the Kohl Center Monday night. In his 10th year as head coach, Greg Gard saw his team rally from a slow start... Football: Hawkeyes handle Badgers in 42-10 win.
UW addresses leaked women’s volleyball photos - The Badger …
October 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.
Why the legal drinking age should be lowered to 18
Nov 25, 2019 · A lower drinking age would mean people would be able to casually order alcohol at meals and have experience with it instead of starting with binge-drinking. If a person is old enough to have the responsibility of driving a car, they should be allowed to consume alcohol. While the legal drinking age is higher, people will have more dangerous ...
Football: The origins of Wisconsin’s most popular traditions
Sep 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”.
One Century of Camp Randall: A Brief History - The Badger Herald
Nov 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 had seats surrounding all four sides of the field.
Football: Watt brothers’ impressive careers at Wisconsin, in NFL
Oct 20, 2020 · T.J. Watt. The youngest of the Watt brothers has enjoyed a lot of recent success. In 2019, T.J. recorded 14.5 sacks and was an All-Pro. This year, T.J. has continued his dominance and is making a strong case for Defensive Player of the Year with 12 total tackles and 4.5 sacks. Just like his two older brothers, T.J. would switch positions while attending Wisconsin, going from a tight end in ...
What’s in a W? A history of UW’s famous W designs
Apr 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 university is the Wisconsin Athletic ...
Pregame plans: Where to tailgate before a Badger football game
Sep 23, 2022 · Advertisements. Mifflin Street is a personal favorite spot to tailgate before a Badger game. As one of the most popular regions for students living off-campus, Mifflin Street is always bustling on game day. Known for its three-story houses and big gravel parking lots, Mifflin Street is the most traditional tailgate scene you will find in Madison.
Badgers celebrate 25 years of ‘Jump Around’ - The Badger Herald
Sep 13, 2023 · The iconic “Jump Around” tradition will celebrate its 25th year at Camp Randall Stadium this fall. The moment before the fourth quarter when the stadium erupts into a jumping frenzy to House of Pain’s hit song “Jump Around” is known for physically shaking Camp Randall, emphasizing its unified power.. The tradition was born Oct. 10, 1998 when the University of Wisconsin played Purdue ...
The Cap Times leaves Madison.com, creates own ... - The Badger …
Nov 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...