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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Kaelen Smith, left, an art major, and Logan Martinson, a communication major, work with their team on bridge-building. Students in Communication 328, a class taught by Assistant Professor Courtney Powers, worked on a team-building classroom exercise on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, using paper, string, tape and lengths of dried spaghetti to devise and build bridges to support weight placed on them. (Craig Schreiner)
Expanding opportunities in healthcare
Zoe Emerson, Campus News Editor • October 13, 2025

Healthcare is a field that is constantly evolving and adapting to meet society’s ever-changing needs....

Stephen Levas doing a lecture in Colombia and Ecuador.
From coral reefs to classrooms
Shani Rosen, Journalist • October 13, 2025

When Stephen Levas steps into the turquoise waters of Belize next year, he won’t just be exploring...

University students and cornhole members practice for the tournament.
Cornhole returns
Isabel Beasley, Journalist • October 13, 2025

Cornhole may be considered a relaxing activity; many have played while in the backyard with their parents...

Woody details his Mixed Media piece, “Mysterious Encounter” 2025, Tuesday, Oct. 7
An artist that is more than meets the eye
Belle Hafeman, Journalist • October 13, 2025

Woody Olsen is a Wisconsin-born artist who loves to create with many different mediums but he does not...

UW-Whitewater junior Sophia Nicolai
The price of a parking space
Sophia Nicolai, UW-W Junior • October 13, 2025

I have a serious question, one that every student, faculty member, and visitor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater...

In My Opinion: Fall Weather
In My Opinion: Fall Weather
October 13, 2025

Our readers are disappointed with the weather, hoping for fall weather soon!   Take next...

UW-Whitewater Football senior wide receiver Patrick Lippe and senior linebacker Ethan Galagher listen to reporters asking them questions about the upcoming season at the UW-Whitewater Football Media Day on August 27th, 2025 at the Berezowitz Student Athletic Complex.
Dominating Division III
Luke Poppe, Men’s Sports Editor • October 13, 2025

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is widely regarded as the premier football conference...

The UW-Whitewater men's swim team swims against Illinois Tech on Oct. 11th 2025 in the Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center
Men’s swim and dive show early signs of success
Tony Recchio, Journalist • October 13, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s swimming and diving team opened its 2025-26 season Saturday,...

Mada McCabe (center) attempting to score against the University of Illinois
A new era for women’s wheelchair basketball
Evan Boller, Women's Sports Editor • October 13, 2025

Over this past off-season the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announced Rob Welty as the next head...

UW-Whitewater women's volleyball team playing against Hardin-Simmons University at the
Williams Center on October 10, 2025.
Strength in every set
Tyson Patton, Asst. Women's Sports Editor • October 13, 2025

The No. 4 UW-Whitewater volleyball team continues to thrive at home. Going into the third Warhawk Invite,...

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...

Graphic Art
Headshot of Rep. Brienne Brown, a Whitewater native who represents District 43 in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
‘Democracy is a team sport’
Chase Keller, Editor • October 13, 2025

American voters flocked to the polls and stared at their TVs Nov. 5, 2024, anticipating the results of...

Whitewater Common Council members preparing for their Oct. 7 meeting.
Whitewater Common Council highlights Hispanic heritage and safety awareness
Macey Hotz, Journalist • October 13, 2025

The Whitewater Common Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7 to discuss several community topics, including Hispanic...

Peak fall color photo ops across the state
Peak fall color photo ops across the state
Discover Wisconsin October 13, 2025

Wisconsin comes alive each autumn with a breathtaking tapestry of reds, oranges, and golds, making it...

Potatoes dug up by Chris Hardie after fighting through the weeds.
The fruits of the season
Chris Hardie October 13, 2025

It’s been a strange fall season as we head into mid-October. As of this writing our valley has yet...

Martino Journalism Scholarship
Water Main and Hydrant Flushing
Water Main and Hydrant Flushing
Alison Stoll, Public Works Administrative Assistant • October 2, 2025

Change in Fall Compost Site Hours
Change in Fall Compost Site Hours
Alison Stoll, Public Works Administrative Assistant • September 10, 2025

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Founded 1901
Founded 1901