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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Nick Galvan (left) and Jodi Galvan (right).
A Warhawk full circle moment
Aliza Kaiser, Campus Journalist • May 4, 2025

Temperatures are rising, finals are approaching and the class of 2025 will soon be filing into the Williams...

Former Warhawks giving back to the program
Former Warhawks giving back to the program
Zach Criter, Men's Sports Journalist • May 4, 2025

Recently, UW-Whitewater wrapped up its annual 1868 Minutes to Give initiative, a donation program set...

Leaving their mark
Leaving their mark
Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor • May 4, 2025

The graduating seniors share one thing: wanting to achieve their best outside college. The big step before...

UW-Whitewater students and guests take a look at eye-catching art pieces created by UW-Whitewater senior fine art students at the BFA Senior Exhibition reception in UW-Whitewater's Crossman Gallery April 29 2025.
The story behind fine arts students
Michael Vanderschuit, Arts & Rec. Journalist • May 4, 2025

Four students presented their work at the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Senior Exhibition April 29. This...

Royal Purple Editor Parker Olsen
Always learn on the job
Parker Olsen, Editor • May 4, 2025

I never really enjoyed school, but as we approach graduation I have a little bit of a hard time imagining...

What are your plans for the summer?
What are your plans for the summer?
May 4, 2025

UW-Whitewater sophomore pitcher Jack Hagen celebrates after his last outing after five innings against UW-Platteville on May 2nd, 2025, at Prucha Field at Miller Stadium.
Whitewater can’t sweep Platteville
Zach Criter, Men's Sports Journalist • May 4, 2025

UW-Whitewater took three out of four games in their WIAC regular season finale against UW-Platteville....

UW-Whitewater men’s basketball manager Dylan Mathiot poses for a picture on the team’s Senior Night against UW-Platteville Feb. 19, 2025.
(Courtesy of Dylan Mathiot)
The students behind the scenes
Zach Criter, Men's Sports Journalist • May 4, 2025

Everyone that watches UW-Whitewater knows that the sports programs on campus have a sterling reputation....

Ari De La Cerda (center) competing in the 5K event at the indoor nationals.
How one senior transformed a program
Evan Boller, Women's Sports Journalist • May 4, 2025

“I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.” That’s how fifth year senior Ari De La Cerda described...

UW-Whitewater golfer Ellie Johnson lines up for her shot at the Illinois Wesleyan Fall Invite, Sept 16, 2023. 
(Courtesy of Ellie Johnson)
Senior golfer reflects time at Whitewater
Lukas Jones, Men's Sports Asst. Editor • May 4, 2025

Ellie Johnson has been playing golf since she was young. Now a senior, she is spending her last season...

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...

Spring Splash 2025
Spring Splash 2025
Kayla See, Assistant Community Editor • May 4, 2025

As flowers bloom and temperatures rise across Wisconsin, so does students' anticipation and excitement...

The Whitewater Unified School District Board held their monthly meeting at the Whitewater High School (WHS) Library the evening of April 28.
WUSD selects new officers, approves donations
Jayden Kimpel, Community Editor • May 4, 2025

The Whitewater Unified School District Board held their monthly meeting at the Whitewater High School...

Journalist Tim Vetscher
When people die, openness matters
Your Right To Know, Contributor • May 4, 2025

In any community, the role of the medical examiner is vital. Medical examiners — or coroners,...

Wisconsin courses offer a golfer's dream
Wisconsin courses offer a golfer’s dream
Discover Wisconsin, Contributor • May 4, 2025

Wisconsin has solidified itself as one of the premier golf destinations in the country, with championship-caliber...

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Founded 1901
Founded 1901