Culture
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Meet some of Wisconsin’s independently owned businesses
By Abby Bradbury In a business landscape increasingly dominated by chains and corporations, Wisconsin is home to many unique and independently-owned businesses that have greatly contributed to the state’s culture and history. Strictly Discs Record Store Strictly Discs has been “getting physical with music” since 1988. At its home on Monroe Street in Madison, Strictly…
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A look into the college basketball transfer process through the eyes of a Wisconsinite
Photo by Mitch Listau. By Austin Keller Mitch Listau, a former collegiate basketball player for both the Belmont Bruins and Green Bay Phoenix, faced the dilemma of whether to leave everything he’s established behind just to play in front of his home state one more time. Listau’s basketball journey began in Waunakee, Wisconsin, where he…
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History of gun purchases in Wisconsin vs. entire US
By Charlotte Bellamy
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Circadian Circus: Seasonal Affective Disorder in Wisconsin
Photo by Caroline Crowley. By Owen Shao
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Celebrities you didn’t know were from Wisconsin
Photo by Caroline Crowley. By Grace Friedman
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Packer bars around the country
Photo from 96.7 The Eagle. By William Fannon The Green Bay Packers and their fanbase dubbed as “Cheeseheads” are a vital aspect of the cultural makeup of Wisconsin. There’s just something different about the relationship that the Packers have with the people of Wisconsin. It could be that the Packers are the only sports team…
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A look at Wisconsin’s drinking culture
Photo by Flickr. By Gretchen Blohm
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Displaced and Tokenized: Indigenous students feel used by UW-Madison
By Ellie Nowakowski An Instagram post made by UW-Madison was met with backlash when Indigenous students and allies used the comment section to criticize the school as hypocritical. In a series of Native November events, UW-Madison and Ho Chunk Nation’s Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Bill Quackenbush built a Ho Chunk dwelling called a ciiporoke near…
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Wisconsin is considered one of the worst states for racial disparity and diversity
Photo by Caroline Crowley. By Gretchen Blohm When it comes to disparities between Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and white communities, Wisconsin is considered one of the worst states in the country for racial disparities and racial inequality, according to the Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS). COWS is based at the University of…
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In Photos: The history behind Wisconsin’s historical towns
Photos by Caroline Crowley. By Caroline Crowley A drive down nearly any Wisconsin town’s Main Street will reveal a beautiful, historic downtown district. Most of these classic downtowns were built in the 19th century, and they are rich in history. According to the Wisconsin Historical Society, the development of the automobile and the rise of…
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Neighborhood of togetherness: The origin behind Barrio Dance
By Charlotte Bellamy A loud “let’s go” reverberated from the audience as Charli XCX’s “Vroom Vroom” blasted from the speakers while one dancer stood over another and pretended to ride them like a car. Dressed in navy blue mechanic coveralls with switching white and orange bandanas, Madison-based urban dance crew Barrio Dance Factory commenced their…
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Racial makeup of Wisconsin
By Ryan Mares This chart, created with information from the United States Census Bureau, shows that minority groups gaining an increased split of the demographic makeup within the state of Wisconsin. Notably, the population of white residents in the state dropped 2.3% from 2000 to 2021. On the other hand, the percentage of Black residents…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s journey from rags to riches, his impact on Wisconsin’s basketball culture
By Austin Keller View online here.
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Shining a light on the growing problem of antisemitism in Wisconsin
Photo by Milwaukee Jewish Federation. By Aditi Debnath At Temple Beth El on the west side of Madison, students as young as 4 years old walk past armed guards on their way to school. Following the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, the congregation’s policy required Madison Police Department officers to be present at all on-site gatherings.…
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ECASD faces accountability concerns after its now-reversed decision to discontinue Japanese language program
Photo by Wikimedia Commons. By Hina Suzuki The Eau Claire Area School District announced on Dec. 5 it will not discontinue its Japanese language program, as previously stated. The announcement followed after the public expressed disapproval over the decision of ending the program. “I had no clue about this decision, and it came out of…
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Why is… Sheboygan the surf capital of the Midwest?
Photo from Sheboygan Press. By Camila Trimberger Trimberger: When most people think of places to surf they imagine the coasts of California, Hawai’i or Mexico — definitely not Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Colloquially known as the “Malibu of the Midwest,” Sheboygan is the freshwater surf capital of the world. The Sheboygan surf scene has made a name…
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Brain drain basics: Wisconsin’s problem with the emigration of highly educated people
Photo by Caroline Crowley. By Caroline Crowley Savannah Kind graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science in May 2021. In August, she packed a suitcase and moved to Seattle to join AmeriCorps and teach a classroom of elementary students. When Kind boarded a plane and flew away from her…
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectures in Madison, Wisconsin
By Hina Suzuki Wright brought his architectural designs into reality in many locations around the world, including Madison where it was home and school to him for a portion of his life.