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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Wes Enterline, Sustainability Coordinator

‘Spring is a time of great hope and anticipation for the future’

Every late February since 2013, interns working for the UW-Whitewater Sustainability Office begin their earnest preparations for the much anticipated gardening season ahead. They carefully follow the instructions...

The Whitewater community garden with the sun shining over a plethora of plants and produce.

Garden grows community

Felicity Knabenbauer March 19, 2023

There are not an incredible amount of recreational activities that just about anybody can partake in. When summer comes rolling around many communities look forward to one of the most accessible hobbies...

Sophomore Gracie Holland was the national champion in pole vault in the 2022 outdoor track and field season. Now she plans to upkeep her mentality and practicing to hopefully maintain that level of performance.

Women’s track warrior

Kaitlin Geisler, Assistant Women’s Sports Editor March 19, 2023

Sophomore pole vaulter Gracie Holland had a strong performance her past two years on the UW-Whitewater women’s track and field team. Throughout the past two seasons she’s competed in long jump,  javelin...

National deaf history month. Vector web banner, illustration, poster, card for social media. Text National deaf history month, april

The deaf community has come a long way

National Deaf History Month is important because it reminds us to look back at the adversities, accomplishments, and strength of the deaf community. Continuing to learn about their rich culture and history,...

#15 Delvin Barnstable drives baseline in game against UW-River Falls in the Kachel Fieldhouse on Feb. 20

Basketball upsets its way to Final Four

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor March 12, 2023

UW-Whitewater Men’s Basketball is headed to the Final Four for the first time since 2014 after a run of upset victories. The Warhawks traveled to Ashland, Virginia, to compete in the Sweet 16 and Elite...

Moderator Lynn Binnie opens the discussion at the forum for school board candidates Saturday, March 11 in the City Municipal Building.

Public meets school board candidate finalists

Josh Stoughton, Community Editor March 12, 2023

As Election Day draws closer the public wants to learn more about who is running for school board of the Whitewater Unified School District. To help citizens out in their decision making, the Whitewater...

Yssa Sto. Domingo goes up against a defender for a shot near the basket in what would be the final game of her career.

Women’s basketball stopped in Sweet 16

Mikey Rottier, Women’s Sports Editor March 12, 2023

Head coach Keri Carollo and the Whitewater women’s basketball team are headed home after an abrupt end to a successful season. Trinity College (CN.) defeated the Warhawks’ strong defense and put an...

Fall 2022 AAEC Staff Homepage Banner; photo taken from the AAEC website as their staff of advisors and staff.

Choosing the right class for you

Libby Nabhan, Assistant Campus Editor March 12, 2023

With the spring semester halfway through, that means course selection for next year is already here! Courses open for enrollment in the fall semester of 2023 are now available for viewing and the Academic...

Music education major Kurt Kubek practices his shots for the tournament Mar. 8, 2023.

Let’s play pool

March 12, 2023

Freshman computer science major Ashton Ford from Hartford, Wisconsin came away as the big winner of the 2023 Traditional 15-Ball Billiards Tournament held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in Warhawk Alley....

Best of Whitewater 2023

Best of Whitewater 2023

Josh Stoughton, Community Editor March 5, 2023

As another school year heads into its final quarter, the Royal Purple likes to look back to see what everyone likes most about this terrific town. With approximately 500 votes our results highlight the...

A memorial is seen at Twin Oaks with a cross, candles and baby related items such as bottles and a stuffed rabbit.

Whitewater police respond to report of dead baby

Josh Stoughton, Community Editor March 5, 2023

The Whitewater police force are currently investigating a report of a dead baby found in a field. Whitewater police and emergency medical services responded to a report from North Tratt Street at the...

#33 Trevon Chislom shoots mid-range jumper in game against UW-River Falls in the Kachel Fieldhouse on Feb. 20

Basketball stays hot, advances to Sweet 16

Chris Pittner, Men’s Sports journalist March 5, 2023

This weekend, the UW-Whitewater Men’s Basketball team (23-7, 9-5) punched their ticket to the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament with wins versus Wabash College, and the 8th ranked team in the country...

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