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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Chancellor Corey King delivers opening remarks at the Founders Day celebration in the University Center Hamilton Room.
Founders Day celebration showcases excellence in community
Aliza Kaiser, Campus Journalist • April 27, 2025

The 2025 Founders Day celebration honored excellence in exceptional undergraduates, impactful alumni,...

World Day for Safety & Health at Work
World Day for Safety & Health at Work
Emily Coughlin, Graphic Designer • April 27, 2025

Canvas of Compassion
Canvas of Compassion
Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor • April 27, 2025

The Whitewater community expresses kindness through many events, but did you know there’s a gallery...

Redemption on the lanes
Redemption on the lanes
Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor • April 27, 2025

A national championship - one in which no member thought they would win. But, after three years, they...

Senior Managing Editor, Josh Stoughton
My final farewell
Josh Stoughton, Managing Editor • April 27, 2025

With graduation fast approaching, I wanted to look back at my time here at UW – Whitewater. I came...

Through the Royal Purple Mikey has gained experience interviewing coaches and athletes. Here he is seen interviewing former Warhawk football player Addison Deshambo on the football practice fields in Whitewater.
Say ‘yes’
Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist • April 27, 2025

I have been a member of the Royal Purple student newspaper at UW-Whitewater for the last four years....

Warhawk Gymnastics assistant coach Chloe Edgren embraces a Warhawk Gymnast after their routine. Edgren is in her fifth year on the Warhawk Gymnastics coaching staff and has learned what it takes to be an effective assistant coach.
Second in command
Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist • April 27, 2025

Athletics at UW-Whitewater have a significant impact on the overall culture of the university. Warhawk...

(From left) UWW-TV co-sports supervisor Josh Jacobi, 91.7 The Edge sports director Chris Pittner, UWW-TV co-sports supervisor Gabe Sadoski, 91.7 The Edge news director Parker Olsen attend a media preview inside Lambeau Stadium the day before the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
UW-Whitewater media at the 2025 NFL Draft
UW-Whitewater Student Media April 27, 2025

UW-Whitewater students traveled to Green Bay for the 2025 NFL Draft, taking advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime...

Cassie Lee prepares to hit a backhand in UW-Whitewater’s opening women’s tennis match of the 2024-25 season against UW-La Crosse at the Warhawk Outdoor Tennis Complex, Friday, August 30, 2024.
Ticket to NCAA Tournament punched
Michael Hernan, Women's Sports Asst. Editor • April 28, 2025

It was a great day for UW-Whitewater women’s tennis as they earned the right to move on to the NCAA...

Senior bowler, Kelly Whipple celebrating with her teammates.
Two Warhawk bowlers win national awards
Zach Criter, Women's Sports Journalist • April 27, 2025

A pair of Warhawks added to their trophy case recently, taking home two separate national awards from...

The Royal Purple Archives
The Royal Purple Archives
September 1, 1901

The Royal Purple student-run newspaper for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been published continuously for over one-hundred twenty...

Ferradermis spent a week in Houston, Texas for the FIRST Championships. Out of 31 students on the team, 26 made the trip to Houston.
More than robots
Jayden Kimpel, Community Editor • April 27, 2025

At first glance, it looks like just another high school robotics team – wires, code, competitions,...

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Sophomore Chloey Menarek (second from right) is assisted by family members while moving personal belongings into Ma’iingan Hall during Extended Drop Only Move-In Aug. 22.
Keeping Whitewater clean during move-out season
Kayla See, Assistant Community Editor • April 27, 2025

As the end of the school year approaches, Whitewater braces for the annual wave of student move-outs...

Cabin Fever? Take a Hike!
Cabin Fever? Take a Hike!
Discover Wisconsin, Contributor • April 27, 2025

As the snow melts, Wisconsinites are eager to get back to their outdoor activities. From scenic lake...

Student homelessness at a new high
Student homelessness at a new high
Fiscal Facts, Contributor • April 27, 2025

The reported number of homeless students hit a high mark in Wisconsin’s public schools in the 2023-24...

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Founded 1901
Founded 1901