Recent sightings

Lord of the Rings?
Peter Blanchard traveled from Ohio to join other jugglers participating in the Madison Jugglers Madfest Juggling Festival Jan. 19 at the Field House. The annual event draws participants for three days of free-form juggling, seminars and product demonstrations. Photo: Jeff Miller

Two campus women practice techniques of Chimera, a 12-hour self-defense course to be offered Feb. 2 and 9. Students, staff and faculty receive a discount off the $60 fee. For more information, see the related story at left. Photo: Jeff Miller

Fans line up for programs and other Badgerball accessories prior to the start of the Jan. 20 “Cram the Kohl’ women’s basketball game. A Kohl Center crowd of 17,142 — which set an attendance record for both Wisconsin and the Big Ten — witnessed the University of Minnesota upset fifth-ranked Wisconsin, 92-85. Story, more photos, page 16. Photo: Jeff Miller