Blue chairs on the Terrace?
By Sean Drout, Wisconsin Union social media intern Party @ The Terrace was truly a memorable event. As a senior here at UW-Madison, I’ve seen many events at this great venue, but the orange, yellow and green Terrace chairs have always been a constant and comforting symbol of summer’s arrival. Hence the confusion and curiosity when I arrived early Sunday, April 29 to find bright BLUE chairs carefully placed among the traditional...
An “engaging” night on the Terrace
This is a true story featuring Katie Kautza and Jared Larson. Retold by Zach Thomae, Terrace Views student editor. *** I had just found out that I had gotten the job in Chicago, which was where Jared was going to be working as well. After I told him he asked me if wanted to go celebrate, to go have an adventure. Of course, I said yes. I told him to come pick me up later, and he said he would. But when I tried to give him a kiss, he...
The “memorial” history of the Memorial Union
By Zach Thomae, Terrace Views student editor The year is 1919, and the past few years had not been kind to the fledgling Wisconsin Union. What could then be called the Union had been kicked out of its previous location inside the YMCA main lounge. An attempt to secure state funding for a new union had been revoked. UW-Madison President Charles Van Hise, the inspiration for the Union project in the first place, was dead. The project to...
Meet Colonel Feucht: Badger abroad
By Zach Thomae, Terrace Views student editor Here, we have something very special. We were contacted by a reader who is currently stationed in Afghanistan. In typical Badger fashion, he has a very interesting story to tell. So, we have for you a portrait of a Badger and Terrace Views reader in action. Colonel Darrel “AJ” Feucht was brought on to lead the Wisconsin National Guard’s 82nd Agricultural Development Team...
Terrace Views readers give valuable feedback
Last February, we asked our readers to take a survey and tell us what they thought of Terrace Views. First of all, thank you for all of you who participated! We listened very closely and learned some things we never would have figured out without you. You’ll start to see some changes in the coming months, so get excited! Here are some of the survey highlights: You read Terrace Views for some great reasons 62% said it helped you feel...
6 must-read books for holiday vacation
Holiday vacations provide the perfect time to cozy up next to the fireplace in your slippers with a great book. Some Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Publications Committee members and directors gave us a few of their favorite reads. These students produce eight print and online publications: Illumination, Emmie, Souvenirs, JUIS, Working Title, UW Flash Fiction, Moda and The Dish. As the most devoted literature fans in the Union,...