Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Column by 
Ashley McCallum 
Managing Editor

Royal Purple takes home nine awards

March 1, 2016

March 1, 2016 For the 2015 season, the Royal Purple was recognized by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s (WNA) Better Newspaper Contest as second place in the general excellence category. The...

Column by Ashley McCallum 
Managing Editor

Healthy changes begin with positive resolve

January 26, 2016

Jan. 26, 2016 Two weeks ago, I stepped on a scale for the first time in a couple years. I knew I probably gained some weight since the last time I weighed in, but I honestly did not expect that the number...

Graduate goodbyes: RP memories last a lifetime

December 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015 As I sit at the edge at the end of table in the center of the Royal Purple office, I look around at the room that I’ve learned to call my home for the past three years. There’s an ugly...

Photo by Tanner VanDrisse

People of Whitewater: Amber Burgermeister

November 18, 2015

By Ashley McCallum Nov. 18, 2015 Sitting in the University Center, senior music major Amber Burgermeister takes off her flannel over-shirt and lifts up her right arm, revealing her newest tattoo: a violin...

Junior biology major Kaitlyn Mckay discovers the I Am That Girl table at the Involvement Fair held Sept. 9 on the Wyman Mall. I Am That Girl had 104 women show interest in their chapter at their first appearance at the fair.

Photo by Amber Levenhagen

Communities merge: national community impacts UW-Whitewater

November 4, 2015

By Ashley McCallum Nov. 3, 2015 Hundreds of students join organizations and clubs to get involved on campus and in the community every semester, but few can say they took charge in starting something...

He vs. She: Are sexy Halloween costumes awesome or ridiculous?

He vs. She: Are sexy Halloween costumes awesome or ridiculous?

October 28, 2015

  He Oct. 25, 2015 How can I put this without being labeled a misogynist? If you’re dressed as a Disney Princess but look a little more like an exotic dancer, chances are I’m going...

Triple B coordinator Jordan Moncivaiz reads off trivia questions to prepare for the competition.  Photo by Amber Levenhagen

Homecoming changes call for inclusion, unity

October 28, 2015

By Ashley McCallum Oct. 27, 2015   Nearly two months after classes went into session for the school year, UW-Whitewater students and the community members are being welcomed home with a celebration...

Former Kappa Delta Pi president, Nicholas Kliminski, gets honored at a national level as the chapter continues to grow under new leadership. 

Photo by Amber Levenhagen

People of Whitewater: Nicholas Kliminski

October 21, 2015

By Ashley McCallum Oct. 20, 2015 This fall, Nicholas Kliminski went from a Warhawk to a Falcon as he started his first year as a seventh grade teacher at Franklin Middle School in Janesville. Although...

Trivia nights give students alternative downtown fun

Trivia nights give students alternative downtown fun

October 7, 2015

By Ashley McCallum Lifestyle Editor Oct. 7, 2015 Nelson Rockefeller served as the vice-president under president Gerald Ford, Belle was the name of the beauty from “Beauty and the Beast,” and...

Hot date doesnt have to burn wallet

Hot date doesn’t have to burn wallet

September 30, 2015

By Jordan Moser Staff Writer So, you’ve just worked up the courage and asked your cute lab partner out to dinner, and to your surprise, they accept. While the better portion of the next 24 hours could...

Disabilities dont stop Pena

Disabilities don’t stop Pena

September 30, 2015

By Ashley McCallum Lifestyle Editor   The shuffling of eager feet, the rolling of wheels on Razor scooters, shouting from friend-to-friend about assignments and weekend plans. Students hear...

Photo by Amber Levenhagen, Photo Editor

People of Whitewater: Andrew Eppen

September 23, 2015

The life of a student DJ By: Kimberly Wethal Sept. 23, 2015 You know him on stage as “McCoy’s Boy.” For now, that is. Originally choosing a name based off a love for “Star Trek” and...

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