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Celebrating German culture in Wisconsin

Lillian Schoen, German Club September 22, 2024

As October rolls around, many Wisconsinites become more aware of German culture in their lives. Our celebrations, businesses, and connection to German-speaking nations are reflective of Wisconsin being...

Students fill up the  University Center  North Mall strip for the annual Involvement Fair, Wednesday afternoon, September 11, 2024.

Involvement Fair goers swarm the North Mall

Ky McCombe and CJ Van Aken September 15, 2024

The vibrant North Mall came alive on the afternoon of Wednesday the 11th as it played host to its much-anticipated annual Involvement Fair. The event saw a phenomenal turnout of enthusiastic students...

Drew Whiting (UW-Oshkosh, saxophone) and Kirsten Ihde (UW-Oshkosh, piano) bowing before performing Cadenza (1974) by Lucie Robert at the Sonict Music Program in Light Recital Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

Concerts begin on campus

Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec Editor September 15, 2024

UW-Whitewater’s Department of Music music hosted its first of a series of performances for the 2024-25 season in Light Recital Hall on Tuesday. The performance was called Sonict, which, according to...

Senior Gymnasts speak about their teammate, Kara Welsh in the Hamilton Room, University Center on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Campus mourns loss, suspect pleads self defense

Parker Olsen, Editor September 8, 2024

  The UW-Whitewater community gathered Thursday, Sept. 5, for a vigil in memory of Kara Welsh. Coaches, teammates, family, friends and students filled the Hamilton Room inside the University Center...

Young Auditorium has a fresh look

Young Auditorium has a fresh look

Natalie Illikainen, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor September 8, 2024

The Young Auditorium has been around for 30 years and this year its time for a change. The discussion to rebrand the performance venue comes with a new name and logo, presenting "The Young." The original...

Chad T. Richards

UW-W student charged with homicide

Josh Stoughton, Managing Editor September 3, 2024

A suspect has been identified in the Labor Day weekend shooting of UW-Whitewater student and gymnast Kara Welsh, 21, of Plainfield, Illinois. UW-W senior Communication major and former wrestler, Chad...

The Warhawks’ Kara Welsh, right, is hugged by Jennifer Regan, head gymnastics coach, after competing on the vault against Hamline University on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2023.

UW-W student killed in shooting, suspect arrested

Josh Stoughton, Managing Editor September 2, 2024

On Friday, Aug. 30, at about 11:54 p.m., Whitewater Police responded to a call on 100 block of W. Whitewater Street, about an individual who suffered multiple gunshot wounds in an apartment. Upon arrival,...

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Corey King applauds and thanks the Chancellor’s committee in an address.

University looks ahead to year full of progress

Parker Olsen, Editor September 2, 2024

As UW-Whitewater prepares for the fall semester, Chancellor Corey King addressed the university at the annual Chancellor’s Opening Celebration Tuesday, Sept. 27. King discussed some of the university’s...

Team USA members, from left, Talen Jourdan, Jeromie Meyer and Jake Williams, watch a practice at the UW-Whitewater Warhawk Wheelchair Basketball Camp.

From Whitewater winnings to Paris Paralympics

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor September 1, 2024

Winning a national championship is somehow not the only peak moment of Jake Williams’ year. After coaching UW-Whitewater to their first NWBA Men’s Championship since 2016, he worked on his swift...

‘We’re thrilled to have you here’

‘We’re thrilled to have you here’

John Weidl, City Manager September 1, 2024

Dear Warhawks, On behalf of the City of Whitewater, I want to warmly welcome you as you embark on another exciting year at UW-Whitewater. Whether you’re a returning student or joining our community...

'Let's get recreational’

‘Let’s get recreational’

Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec Editor September 1, 2024

UW-Whitewater is approaching another season of recreational athletic options for all students. Beginning with the start of UW-W intramural sports registration that opened Tuesday, Aug. 27. The first eight-week...

Moving memories

Moving memories

September 1, 2024

The official Move-In process for University Housing is known as "Drop N Go." This program was implemented in the Fall of 2020 with great success.  There is no charge for participation in Drop N Go,...

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