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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple


Members of the College Republicans meet and greet Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson after his visit with the club on Monday, Oct. 7 at Upham Hall in Whitewater. Pictured, from left, UWW College Republicans Alumni Association executive director Trenton Kerbs; Chair of UWW College Republicans Sophia Fyfe, Sen. Johnson and UWW College Republicans Alumni Association President John Beauchamp.
Warhawks talk politics with Wisconsin senators
Mikey Rottier, Journalist • October 20, 2024

With the 2024 presidential election right around the corner, UW-Whitewater’s College Republicans and...

Chief of Police Matthew Kiederlen
UW-Whitewater Police unveil safety report
Zoe Emerson, Campus Editor • October 20, 2024

UW-Whitewater’s campus police department has published the most recent safety and security data in...

UW-Sustainability Coordinator Wesley Enterline shows volunteers types of grasses they will be harvesting for the event, Sunday, October 12, 2024.
Proposed prison turned nature preserve
Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec Editor • October 20, 2024

A question asked by many college students far and near is, where can I go to clear my head after a stressful...

Attendees of the Juried Student Art Exhibit are given the opportunity to experience the incredible work our Warhawks have done here at the Crossman Gallery in the Greenhill Center of the Arts.
Celebrating student artists in Crossman Gallery
Olivia Mangan, Arts & Rec Journalist • October 20, 2024

The Juried Student Art Exhibition has been a yearly tradition at UW-Whitewater’s Crossman Gallery for...

Headshot of Karley Theien
Love shouldn’t hurt: Break the silence
Karley Theien, Social Work Major • October 20, 2024

Over 1 in 3 women (35.6%) and 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the U.S. have experienced rape, physical violence,...

What is your favorite part of Homecoming?
What is your favorite part of Homecoming?
October 20, 2024

Take next week's poll HERE!

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 Senior Running Back, Tamir Thomas, breaking a tackle to score at Perkins Stadium Friday Oct, 18th, 2024.
Football blanks Pointers in shutout victory
Mason Raeck, Assistant Men's Sports Editor • October 21, 2024

The UW-Whitewater football team left no time for doubt in their 66-0 dismantling of UW-Stevens Point...

Cross country seniors pose with head coach Jeff Miller. From left to right: Chris Allen, Gunner Schlender, Jeff Miller, Christian Patzka, Will MacCudden.
Last hoorah for decorated runners
Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor • October 20, 2024

Talent crowds this year’s UW-Whitewater men’s cross country senior class. The amount of accolades...

UW-Whitewater women’s volleyball player Alayna Jansky about to serve against UW-Stevens Point in Whitewater's Kris Russell Volleyball Arena Oct. 16 2024.
Volleyball stunned Wednesday, turns around later
Michael Hernan, Women's Sports Journalist • October 20, 2024

Warhawks stunned by UW-Stevens Point The UW-Stevens Point Pointers came into the Kris Russell Volleyball...

Becca Hagerman brings an impressive list of collegiate bowling accolades with her as she begins her journey as the head coach of UW-Whitewater bowling.
Bowling is just a chaotic puzzle
Parker Olsen, Editor • October 20, 2024

With students playing pool and bowling where the USBC Intercollegiate men’s bowling club and women’s...

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...

Whitewater Common Council discussing future plans for the City of Whitewater.
Building tomorrow: Whitewater council future plans
Mackenzie Juedes, Assistant Community Editor • October 21, 2024

October has come on quickly, as well as the Whitewater Common Council meetings. Hosted on Tuesday Oct....

The "witches tower" or more commonly known as the Starin water tower is seen as the sun sets, October, 2024.
History of hauntings in Whitewater
Evan Greissinger, Journalist • October 21, 2024

The City of Whitewater offers a lot of history, particularly in the realm of spooky. The nickname “Second...

Martino Journalism Scholarship
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Thank a farmer for your food and freedom
Bill Barth, Contributor • October 21, 2024

Autumn brings crisp cool air and a burst of color as Mother Nature stages her big annual show. It...

Top 6 Sausage Stops Across the State: A Savory Special for National Sausage Month
Top 6 Sausage Stops Across the State: A Savory Special for National Sausage Month
Hailey Rose, Journalist • October 21, 2024

In this savory special, you’re in for a tasty tour like never before! As America’s Dairyland, cheese...

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Founded 1901
Founded 1901