Ask Abe, the headlining feature of WAA’s The Flamingle, is your chance to get the answers to the UW–Madison questions you always wanted to ask, but never did. Like, “Why is the Humanities building so hard to navigate?” or “How long has Scanner Dan occupied State Street?” or “Can I really buy beer at the Union without a student ID?” Sure, there were rumors. But Honest Abe will get you the real answers.
Spring 2021 Semester
Are students back on campus this semester?
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Ice Sports
How many ice sports does the UW have?
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Has Lake Mendota frozen over yet?
Has Lake Mendota frozen over yet?
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Giant Toboggan Slide
Is it true that the UW used to have a giant toboggan slide down Observatory Hill?
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Most Important UW Test
With respect to the UW, what’s the most important test to pass?
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The Pharm
How long was “the Pharm” on the corner of State and Lake?
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First Donation
Who made the first donation to the UW?
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Vilas Zoo
Does Madison’s Vilas Zoo have any connection to the person Vilas Hall is named after?
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Science Hall Haunted?
Is Science Hall really haunted?
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Flamingos on Bascom Hill
How many flamingos were in the flock that appeared on Bascom Hill in 1979?
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