By Jenna Walters and Mitchell Rose
Although native Madisonians are used to the blisteringly cold weather, frigid temperatures and frozen lakes can come as a shock to international students.
The history of swimwear fashion
By Parker Schorr
The history of swimwear fashion mirrors in many ways the history of fashion itself. The Smithsonian notes that the first depiction of swimwear for women appeared in writing in 1687. In that time, women wore stiff, layered dresses. Later, in 1829, the first painting of women in swimwear appears. “Mermaids at Brighton” by William Heath shows women in large, complex bathing gowns that are as unwieldy as they are unfitting.
If Madison’s lakes don’t freeze, a lot more is lost than just ice, researchers say
By Parker Schorr
A global team of researchers are working to understand the effect temperature has on when lakes freeze and thaw – and how this affects the identity of those who live near and rely on its waters.
Communities outside Madison find common ground over health of, education on area lakes
By Will Kenneally
There are two cities in the country that are built around isthmuses: the larger being Seattle, and the smaller being the familiar setting of Madison, Wisconsin. In Madison especially, the geography of the isthmus defines the culture of the city–shaping neighborhoods and even lending its name to one of the city’s weekly periodicals The Isthmus.
Stories of Ho-Chunk’s ceded land are yet to be told
By Flora Junhua Deng
Lake Mendota in Hocąk — the Ho-Chunk tribe’s language — is Waaksikhomik, which means “where the man lies.” This name derives from a Ho-Chunk legend of a young man who fell in love with a water spirit that lived in the lake. He transformed himself into a fish to be able to live in the water, in order to be with his love.
UW-Madison is located beside Lake Mendota, but this romantic legend may not be widely known to UW-Madison students.
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Top 10 places you must visit around Lake Monona
By Jenna Walters
Lake Monona has a plethora of amazing restaurants, parks and sightseeing spots. Here are the 10 best:
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Top 10 benefits of living by the lakes
By Jacob Borowsky
The widespread benefits of living by water, whether it be a lake, river, or the ocean, are well-documented. Yet, these benefits can go unnoticed and unappreciated on a daily basis — especially in Madison, WI, where Lakes Mendota and Monona were frozen for more than 90 days this winter. Thus, to spread awareness of why people should appreciate living by the lakes in Madison, Between Two Lakes has compiled a list of 10 benefits of living by the lakes.
Keeping safety afloat
By Jonathan Mills
New relationship between UWPD and UW Lifesaving Station already making a difference
The history of Lake Mendota, Memorial Union and the Terrace
By Alex Schmitz
Lake Mendota, Memorial Union and the Terrace have intertwined and storied histories. From 1928 to today, the Memorial Union has seen wars, rehabilitations and the “Save the Stones” effort. Continue reading “The history of Lake Mendota, Memorial Union and the Terrace”
Eat the freshest fish at these Madison eateries
By Jenna Webster
Living near a lake has many benefits. Perhaps chief among them is fresh fish. These are the restaurants in Madison which serves locally sourced fish Continue reading “Eat the freshest fish at these Madison eateries”