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: “Build Me Up Buttercup”
When did the students start singing “Build Me Up Buttercup” at the football games? It sounds great on TV!
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Ask Abe: Most Successful Sport
What’s UW–Madison’s most successful NCAA sport of the 21st century?
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Ask Abe: Trees
What’s the most common type of tree on the UW campus?
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Ask Abe: Red-and-White-Striped Overalls
When did red-and-white-striped overalls become a thing?
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Ask Abe: Big Bass Drum
What happened to the huge bass drum I used to see with the band?
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Ask Abe: The Cheer
When did “the Cheer” start? (You know the one I mean.)
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Ask Abe: Residence Halls
Which residence hall has the largest rooms?
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Ask Abe: Gardens
How many gardens does the UW have?
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Ask Abe: Most Patents
Which UW school or college has the most patents?
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Ask Abe: Hagenah Fountain
How long has the Library Mall fountain been called Hagenah Fountain?
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