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: Memorial Union Plaques
Whose names are on those wooden plaques in Memorial Union?
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Ask Abe: Dane County Farmers’ Market
How many grads have booths at the Dane County Farmers’ Market?
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Ask Abe: Babcock Ice Cream
When did Babcock start selling ice cream, and what were the first flavors?
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Ask Abe: First Commencement Speaker
Who was the UW’s first commencement speaker?
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Ask Abe: Resident Students
What is the ratio of resident to nonresident students currently at UW–Madison?
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Ask Abe: Terrace Chairs
How has the Terrace chairs changed over time?
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Ask Abe: UW Prom
When did the UW stop having a prom?
See Abe's Answer >Ask Abe: Marching Band Directors
Who were the UW Band directors before Mike Leckrone?
See Abe's Answer >Ask Abe: The Onion
What was the first lead story in the Onion?
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Ask Abe: March Madness
Why do we have March Madness?
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