Madison’s beloved Strictly Discs continues spinning through a changing era in music and business The murmurs of conversation, the rustle of records sliding through crates
Category: Traditions in Transition
Heritage meets change as the Madison area evolves and grows
These stories were produced by professional master’s students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication in spring 2026.
Evaluating stock options: A RAD framework for the future of Wisconsin’s lakes
Every spring, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources stocks hundreds of thousands of walleye fry (newly hatched walleye) throughout the state. As the climate continues
Breese Stevens Field celebrates its centennial year
This year marks the 100th anniversary for Madison’s iconic Breese Stevens Field, and the first for the city’s new women’s soccer team, the Rally Madison
Madison’s arts institutions evolving for inclusivity
Madison is known for its vibrant arts scene, from theaters featuring comedy, music and plays, to museums and visual arts institutions. “The arts improve people’s
Capitols team president excited for move to DeForest, impact on community growth
By the time the puck drops on the 2026-27 season, the familiar rhythms of junior hockey in the Madison area will sound a little different.
Betsy: Bikes, bangs and bringing down the barricades
Betsy Thibodeau sits reflectively at the coffee table, her long thick white hair flowing against her red sweater, blue eyes sparkling as she recalled her
Madison’s parks system leaders work to make outdoor spaces accessible for all
After a long and harsh winter, the first few days of spring are warmly welcomed by Midwesterners who have spent months indoors. Luckily for the
Even in the American Midwest, the language of spring still arrives in Kazakh
For the Kazakh diaspora in Madison, practicing the tradition of celebrating spring’s arrival has become more than just a holiday. Roughly 6,000 miles from their
