The "WAU" in Wisconsin t-shirt design has its roots in the many native tribes of Wisconsin. The root word "Wau" had several different meanings but it is certainly woven throughout Wisconsin history. From the Ho-chunk to the Potowatomi, and even the Huron, each tribe had the word Wau in their vocabulary. So whether you are from Wausau or Wauwatosa, you will love this tee.