Alejandro Alonso Galva
The future is female
Robyn Wiseman of the Madison Radicals leads the charge for equity in ultimate. Her level of involvement and leadership is crucial for the sport right now. Read more
Shelter from the storm
Officials from Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, find inspiration and sympathetic ears on a tour of Madison. Read more
Mayoral aid
Madison will host officials from hurricane-damaged Toa Baja, Puerto Rico later this month, with the hope that they can learn some tips on developing a local economy. Read more
UW Lake Safety now run by police
Lake Safety will now be called UWPD Lake Rescue and Safety. Police say people won’t notice many changes, which will involve administration, training, setting procedures, and forming partnerships with other first responders on Lake Mendota. Read more
Gender barrier broken
Robyn Wiseman is the first woman to play for the Madison Radicals. The gender barrier was broken on May 13 — Mother’s Day. Read more
Madison Radicals sign first female player
In Robyn Wiseman, the Madison Radicals sign their first female player. She’ll be only the third woman to play in ultimate frisbee’s pro league. Read more
Let it go
The UW-Madison women’s hockey team lost a heartbreaker in the Frozen Four. But several returning players offer hope for next year. Read more
My father’s gift
Dr. Anselmo Alonso died 20 years ago from injuries sustained in a car crash. His son, journalist Alejandro Alonso Galva, now 30, finds memories of his Papi wherever he goes — even around his new hometown of Madison. Read more
Beach cleaning
Dane County has multiple initiatives aimed at cleaning up the lakes, but the benefits of those efforts will take years to achieve. In the meantime, officials are experimenting with cleaning up small portions of the lakes so people can swim there. Read more
Dane County’s “Brexit”
Some of Dane County’s towns are sick and tired of being bossed around by big-city interests. Several have opted out of the county’s zoning regulations. But not every town is choosing to go it alone. Read more
Peacekeepers
Milwaukee has enlisted volunteer chaplains to try to bridge the gap between police and the community. The program has had remarkable success, helping to quell riots that broke out after a police shooting. Could a similar program work in Madison? Read more
School assignments
Madison’s educational resource officers are cops who work in high schools. Viewed with suspicion by many, their role has been scrutinized. The four officers all came to police work in roundabout ways and are driven by a desire to help children. Read more
Solidarity
Since April, thousands have been camped out at Standing Rock, North Dakota to protest a proposed oil pipeline. People from all over the world have come to support the effort, including a few from Madison. Read more