Holiday drink recipe: Tudor Dinners’ classic wassail bowl
By Emily Connor Family holidays are often filled with warmth and tradition. And the Wisconsin Union family is no exception. For over 70 years, the Union has hosted Tudor Dinners, a holiday dinner and madrigal concert series, in Memorial Union. Union members, family and friends all gather in Great Hall to listen to carols and celebrate the season together. The dinners would never be quite as special without everyone’s favorite...
Hoofer Sailing team places 1st and 4th at Harry Anderson competition
By Katlyn Putney Hard work and dedication has more than paid off for the Hoofer Sailing team this fall. After coming in 1st and 4th at the Harry Anderson sailing competition, this Midwest sailing team has proven they have the talent, skills and competitive drive to compete with East Coast champions. But the road to victory wasn’t easy as the Hoofer Sailing team journeyed to the Harry Anderson competition in September. Their success...
Hoofer memories: a night with Lady Liberty
Story by Jen Kulkoski as told by Katie Klinger In February 2009, the Hoofers Council chose to commemorate our very own Lady Liberty on Lake Mendota by spending a night with her. Wrapped in warm winter clothes and clutching sleeping bags, the crew spent the night inside the head of Lady Liberty! Jen Kulkoski, Tiana Riebe, Kyle Olsen, Brittney Rathsack, Paul Davidsaver, Josh Schmale and David Nimmer were the Hoofers brave enough to...
Hoofer Sailing team breezes by competiton in Pere Marquette regatta
By Katlyn Putney The Hoofer Sailing Team set off for Milwaukee late on Friday, Sept. 30 to compete in the Pere Marquette sailing regatta. The team–Phil Morley, Harrison Faust, Connor Trepton, Erin Kunkel, Dan Hanna, Peter Lewis, Bridget Murphy and Ella Stutz–arrived late that evening and quickly retired to be best prepared for the races in the morning. On Saturday, Oct. 1, the team drove to the Milwaukee harbor to start sailing. A...
Hoofer Mountaineering club takes on some of Wyoming’s highest peaks
By James Mutschler Over the summer and fall of 2011, members of the Hoofers Mountaineering club traveled to the state of Wyoming to test themselves against the mighty Rocky Mountains. Attempts were made on peaks in the Tetons, the Wind River Rangeand Devils Tower. With fair weather and no major setbacks, the mountaineers found success in the hills, reaching several prominent summits and completing ascents of a number of classic...