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.
Ask Abe: Off-campus Apartments
What is the average monthly rent for an off-campus apartment nowadays?
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Ask Abe: Social Security
Is it true that the UW helped create Social Security?
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Ask Abe: The W
I really love the way students of this era “throw Ws” with their hands to support Wisconsin! But when did this start? It wasn't around when I attended.
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Ask Abe: Alumni Park Space
What is the history of the space where Alumni Park now stands?
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Ask Abe: Bucky Statues
What’s the deal with all the Bucky statues around Madison?
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Ask Abe: Union Steam Whistle
My wife and I wonder how the steam whistle at the Union Terrace works.
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Ask Abe: Allen Centennial Garden
What centennial does the Allen Centennial Garden commemorate?
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Ask Abe: Popular Destinations
Where do most UW alumni end up after graduating?
See Abe's Answer >Ask Abe: Science Hall
Does the fire chute in Science Hall still exist?
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Ask Abe: North Hall
North Hall was the first building constructed on campus, and South Hall was the second. But before there was a South Hall to oppose North Hall, what was North Hall called? (I've asked tour guides before and can't get an answer!)
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