Update as of Wednesday, January 20: Campus has changed the Badger Badge start date from January 25 to February 1. The article below has been updated with this new date. Update as of Friday, January 8: …
Year: 2020
Why your 2020 vote matters more than you think
It’s gametime, Badgers. This year’s election is the Rose Bowl of all elections, so mask up and get your head in the game. As youth voters in the swing state of Wisconsin, you’re voting in …
Casting your vote: where, when, and how
This semester has been bizarre to say the least, with most students trading in-person lectures for virtual ones. Yet Badgers all across campus and the world have kept on top of their responsibilities. They’ve managed …
Limited in-person group fitness schedule to begin October 26
We’re excited to announce that starting Monday, October 26, we’ll begin to offer a few in-person group fitness classes at the Nicholas Recreation Center. These classes are already on the group fitness schedule, but starting October 26, …
A guide to wearing a mask while exercising
After nearly six months of virtual workout classes, at-home workouts, and narrowly avoiding cabin fever, you’re probably itching to get back into the gym. As you get back into your in-person workout routine, it’s important …
Boundaries: What they are and how to set them
Let’s face it; this semester is going to be different. Online classes and remote work are posing new challenges for all of us. To stay on top of responsibilities and bring some joy to this …
Nicholas Recreation Center, Shell, NTS to open September 28
This Monday, September 28, the Nicholas Recreation Center will open and the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium will reopen. Here’s what you need to know. At all facilities: Building capacity is limited to 25% and masks are required …
Best 5K routes in Madison
FREE. That’s right. That’s how much it costs to lace up those shoes, put on your favorite playlist and run. If you’re looking to get active outside with minimal equipment, give running a try! Running …
Shell, Nielsen Tennis Stadium to close for two weeks
Update on September 10, 2020: Given Chancellor Blank’s announcement on September 9 that instruction will move online through September 25, the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium are expected to open on Monday, September 28. —– …
Remembering the Natatorium
After almost 60 years, the Natatorium has officially closed for demolition and construction of a new recreation facility, expected to open in 2023. Since it opened in the 1960s, the Nat has been home to …