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.
Varsity
What is the significance of the term varsity in so many UW songs? Are we singing to the sports teams or to the university itself?
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Earth Day
When was the first Earth Day, and how is it connected to the UW?
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Eggs
How many eggs do the Unions (Memorial and South) hard boil?
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Who was the UW’s first female chancellor?
Who was the UW's first female chancellor?
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UW Commencement and Sterling Hall Bombing
Didn’t the UW cancel commencement after the Sterling Hall bombing?
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Ask Abe: Evolution of Bascom Hall
How has Bascom Hall changed over time?
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UW Disease and Closure
When was the last time the UW closed due to disease?
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Department of Gender and Women’s Studies
How old is the UW’s Department of Gender and Women’s Studies?
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Battle for Bascom
When was the inaugural Battle for Bascom snowball fight?
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Ebony Ball
When did Ebony Ball start?
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