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3 days ago · Badger football senior advisor Jack Del Rio resigns after drunk driving incident. by Zindzi Frederick • November 12, 2024. Jack Del Rio, Senior Advisor to University of Wisconsin football team head coach Luke Fickell, was arrested early Friday for operating while intoxicated. Del Rio was arrested for first-offense operating while intoxicated ...
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”.
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 ...
Madison ranks in the top ten safest places to live in the country
Jan 26, 2021 · Madison is the No. 10 safest place to live in the U.S., according to the 2020-21 U.S. News and World Report ranking.. The ranking was based on each metro area’s crime rates per 100,000 people, determined by FBI crime reports. Though Madison’s crime had increased between 2016 and 2018, the city’s crime rate in 2018 was around two-thirds of the country’s level, according to NBC15.
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.
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 ...
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.
About The Badger Herald
3 days ago · The Badger Herald is one of the nation’s largest fully independent student newspapers, located in Madison, Wisconsin and founded in 1969. The Herald publishes monthly print editions and provides daily online coverage. Mission The Herald strives to present objective news, entertaining sports and arts coverage and insightful editorial stances that reflect the interests and tastes...