Between Two Lakes

A Monroe Street staple.

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:24:16 -0500

A Monroe Street staple.

Madison Marathon's Full Marathon Canceled

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:22:06 -0500

nbc15:

Breaking News: Madison Marathon’s Full Marathon (for Sunday) has been canceled because of predicted heat.

Welcome Home, Badger Veterans!

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:36:02 -0500

uwmadarchives:

Acknowledging that the transition from soldier to student was difficult and complex, UW’s campus humor magazine, The Wisconsin Octopus, devoted its March 1946 issue to returning veterans.

This issued presented a variety of humorous and satirical articles, cartoons and other tributes to Badgers who served and supported military activities during WWII.

Literary contributions touched on all aspects of the campus re-entry process including registration, classroom protocol, dating “tips” for returning soldiers and the following humorous suggestion to UW administrators for dealing with housing scarcity on campus:

“…the plan involves construction of approximately 100 houseboats to be anchored off the campus shoreline on Lake Mendota…The houseboat system has many advantages…quiet and seclusion when you want to study. Of course, you have to accustom yourself to the roll of the heavy waves on the “high seas.” But what a thrill to ride into your eight o’clock class in a P.T. boat!”

In true Octopus form, the following quip reminded students that their military “training” would continue to serve them at UW:

“Another time, when he was late for his English class on the third floor of Bascom, Harry scaled the outside wall and entered the classroom through a window. “Reminds me of the cliffs on Saipan,” he is reported to have nonchalantly said to the startled instructor, as he took his seat.”

Letters to the “No Sense of Humor Dept.” and other sections used subtle humor and satire to address more serious issues including veterans’ financial problems, military stereotypes and what we know today as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.

A less-humorous but important introduction to Lt. Col. Leo B. Levenick, director of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs in 1946, provided key information about support services for veterans and their dependents in Madison.

“The perpetual problems of rehabilitation which are placed on the Colonel’s desk would have discouraged a lesser man than this gray-haired retired army officer…Matters which come up for consideration include anything from bail for a jailed vet to requests for loans from fellows in school who have not yet received their subsistence checks.”

The issue also included a plethora of accolades and good wishes from well-known cartoonists, publishers, writers and even a shout out from Hollywood actor and USO performer, Bob Hope, welcoming home Badger veterans.

For more information about The Wisconsin Octopus or UW-Madison campus history, contact uwarchiv@library.wisc.edu or visit http://archives.library.wisc.edu.

(Images and quotes are from The Wisconsin Octopus, March 1946.)

mtsullivan: Strictly Discs [colour] on Flickr.

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:49:30 -0500

mtsullivan:

Strictly Discs [colour] on Flickr.

musiczachlikes: Diplo - Madison, WI 3/27/12

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:13:49 -0500

musiczachlikes:

Diplo - Madison, WI 3/27/12

violet-bayou: I live here, for now - summer

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:12:45 -0500

violet-bayou:

I live here, for now - summer

Brat Fest

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:16:09 -0500

Brat Fest:

The World’s Largest Brat Fest is taking place in Madison once again this year, May 25-28. I won’t be participating as I’m a vegetarian, but everyone seems to love it around here. Enjoy yourselves.

neverbecomplete: WISCONSIN IS LIFE can’t wait to go back to our...

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:24:56 -0500

neverbecomplete:

WISCONSIN IS LIFE
can’t wait to go back to our cottage by the Wisconsin river this summer :)

oversized t-shirts for sleeping are the best
good night everyone :D

I want this shirt!

Photo

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:01:47 -0500

newwork: Me And Slick Rick Backstage At The Orpheum, 2001

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:27:01 -0500

newwork:

Me And Slick Rick Backstage At The Orpheum, 2001

16-Year-Old Graduates From UW-Madison

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:32:15 -0500

16-Year-Old Graduates From UW-Madison:

nbc15:

What were you doing at the age of 16? Well, a Monona teen just graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

quickhits: Heading off to this today. Beer, music, beer, and...

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:52:13 -0500

quickhits:

Heading off to this today. Beer, music, beer, and food.

And probably some beer.

outterspaces: A vintage map of my neighborhood back home.

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:52:02 -0500

outterspaces:

A vintage map of my neighborhood back home.

Madison, WI ranks fifth in "bikeability" according to new Bike Score website.

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:22:28 -0500

Madison, WI ranks fifth in "bikeability" according to new Bike Score website.

jfmo1974: An interesting proposal to adapt some old Frank Lloyd...

Sat, 12 May 2012 07:47:32 -0500

jfmo1974:

An interesting proposal to adapt some old Frank Lloyd Wright designs to a potential lakeside park and boathouse facility on Lake Monona.

artisticaction: Powwow Photo Set 2 from Wunk Sheek’s 35th...

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:50:34 -0500

artisticaction:

Powwow Photo Set 2 from Wunk Sheek’s 35th Annual Spring Powwow @ UW Madison

(c) Ryan Young

quickpickled: Rode my bike to The Malt House for the Madison...

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:03:14 -0500

quickpickled:

Rode my bike to The Malt House for the Madison Craft Beer Week tapping of New Glarus Bourbon Barrel Kriek - they had one of only two quarter barrels in existence. And of course I got there just in time to see the last glass poured and the handle promptly unscrewed and replaced. I had my heart set on something sour, so I settled for the Ichtegem Grand Cru Flemish Red Ale.

Madison’s Second Annual Craft Beer Week is happening right now. Head over to their website for all the info. http://www.madbeerweek.com/

oneclassybea: Last night’s sunset on Lake Mendota

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:48:01 -0500

oneclassybea:

Last night’s sunset on Lake Mendota

On Monday, the resident companies of the Bartell Theatre...

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:02:47 -0500

On Monday, the resident companies of the Bartell Theatre downtown announced 18 productions for the 2012-13 season, including comedies, political drama, Shakespeare and the recent Broadway hit musical “Next to Normal.”

Read more here.

justcoffeecoop: Our new delivery bike? Thanks Trek! Stay tuned...

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:10:45 -0500

justcoffeecoop:

Our new delivery bike? Thanks Trek!

Stay tuned for pics of it out on the road with our JC trailer.