“Check out” Union South’s Little Free Library
No, that’s not a bird house nestled between newspaper and magazine bins beneath Union South’s central staircase. The dark stained wooden box houses not Robins or Blue Jays, but it does welcome “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.” This is Little Free Library. If you haven’t seen one of these miniature book boxes on a street corner, front yard or public building,...
Union restaurant takes pride in its local products
At first glance, Union South’s Harvest Grains restaurant may seem like any other sandwich shop. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see a little shop doing big things when it comes to sustainability and promoting local food products. “The vision of Harvest Grains has been ‘local’ and ‘sustainable’ since its inception,” said Jeff Cullen, general manager of Harvest Grains and two other Union eateries, Urban Slice and Ginger...
ESPNU reps face off with Bucky at The Sett
By Francesca Bonifacio x’13 ESPNU recently spent a few days filming on the UW-Madison campus as part of their “Road Trip” series, capturing life as it happens on game day, from football practice to Badger Bash and tailgates across campus. On November 14, 2013, two ESPNU representatives challenged Bucky and four Wisconsin cheerleaders to a friendly competition hosted in the recreation level of The Sett. The two teams...
Terrific tailgating: 4 tips for throwing the best Badger-themed party around
By Andrew Heisler ’13 To truly make the UW game day experience special, why not throw a legendary tailgate? With the right approach and ample preparation time, you’ll not only throw up the “W,” but also throw an epic UW tailgate that your friends won’t soon forget. 1. Create a festive atmosphere. Putting your guests in the Badger mindset is one of the most important things you can do to ensure they have a memorable time. First...
Campus farmers’ market debuts at Union South
By Erin McAweeney & Francesca Bonifacio ’13 On September 5, the north lawn of Union South was transformed into a colorful array of fresh and locally-grown products at the inaugural Campus Farmers’ Market. Held every Thursday through October 24, the Market is the result of student-led efforts to provide more access to fresh, local produce and to introduce farmers to the campus community. The idea to hold a weekly farmers’...