The amazing worlds of horror and sci-fi filmmaker Bert I. Gordon of Kenosha
Kenosha native and monster movie director Bert I. Gordon brought the world the legendary likes of "The Amazing Colossal Man," ...
Freida High’s devotion to the arts
In 1972, the University of Wisconsin-Madison hired Freida High Wasikhongo Tesfagiorgis as an assistant professor in the Department of Afro-American ...
Influential director Michael Schultz on Wisconsin roots, not slowing down
The movies of Michael Schultz, like "Cooley High," "Car Wash," and "Krush Groove" have given joy, drama and great jams to ...
Starship Robots Keep Hungry UW-Madison Students Fed
If you've been to Madison sometime in the past year, chances are you've seen them — stout strangers from a ...
What Role Did Camp Randall Play In The Civil War?
We recently received a question from a listener. John Hanson from Madison wrote to us saying: “Camp Randall has more ...
A Day In The Life Of The UW Marching Band
On a cloudy, balmy weekday afternoon, the University of Wisconsin-Madison marching band was preparing for something a quarter of them ...
Effigy Mound Tour Provides Unique Perspective On First Nation’s History
Aaron Bird Bear is the Assistant Dean for Student Diversity programs in the School of Education at the University of ...
UW-Madison Student Earns Extraordinary Academic Opportunity
Deshawn McKinney is a lot of things. UW-Madison fourth-year creative writing major, organizer, activist, First Wave Scholar and a 2017 ...
UW-Madison Student Tests Himself On Team Ninja Warrior
Inside Andrew Phlibeck’s dorm room is a cluttered combination of super hero posters, marketing textbooks and ninja warrior training equipment. ...
Polo Star Swings Into Action For The UW Polo Club Very Few People Even Knew Existed
Alyssa Daniels started attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison assuming she would spend her college years as a normal student. Then everything ...
Wandering Brings Sifting And Winnowing Into Focus
Abe Lincoln may draw all the photos from eager grads on UW-Madison’s Bascom Hill… but there’s a plaque nearby with ...
Will Hoverman’s Life In Music
Will Hoverman is a sophomore at UW-Madison studying political science and journalism. But outside of school, Hoverman's life is filled ...
Green Bay Native Becomes Pageant Prodigy And Medical Marvel
In the Green Bay area and across Wisconsin Tina Sauerhammer isn’t a household name just yet, but don’t bet against ...
Celebrating bassist and Madison jazz legend Richard Davis
Editor's note: Legendary bassist Richard Davis of Madison, Wisconsin passed away in early September 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. ...
UW-Madison Basketball Player Takes Pride In His Native American Heritage
Bronson Koenig is a standout basketball player with the UW-Madison Men’s Basketball team. He is also a proud member of ...