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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Adaptive sports champion Aaron Holliday

Adaptive sports champion Aaron Holliday

Aaron Holliday, Graphic Designer November 28, 2021

Ever since I was 7 years old, I’ve engaged in several types of adaptive sports. When I was 5-6yrs old before this, I initially played T-Ball, which worked for a while. With my particular disability,...

Students walk towards Esker Dining Hall after the school day, Nov. 2021.

Students want week-long Thanksgiving break

Aaron Xiong, Assistant Lifestyle Editor November 14, 2021

With midterms coming to a close, the school year heads into deeper waters with thoughts focused on Thanksgiving Break. Although UW-Whitewater’s Thanksgiving break begins Nov.23 and resumes classes on...

‘It is far too soon’

‘It is far too soon’

Abigail Callahan, Contributor November 14, 2021

Now before I start, I should make one thing clear. I don’t like wearing a mask. I can’t think of one person who actually enjoys wearing them. They’re uncomfortable, inconvenient, and annoying to...

Mental health and mustaches

Mental health and mustaches

Carina Lopez, Campus News Editor November 14, 2021

With Men’s Health Month observed all throughout the month of November, some campus members recognize the progress made around the stigma faced with men and their health.  The movement is better known...

Lieutenant Jerome A. Volk posing for a picture

The search for an MIA soldier

Aaron Xiong, Assistant Lifestyle Editor November 7, 2021

Stepping up and serving as the voice for the unheard, Brad Burt is trying to change the way that POW/MIA soldiers are treated. As a former veteran, Burt has channeled his journalism skills, passion as...

Junior offensive line Brendan Cavanaugh (62) fights off opposing Eagles during the home game against UW- La Crosse Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.

A football game for the ages at Perkins Stadium

Parker Olsen, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2021

The UW-Whitewater football team (9-0, 6-0 WIAC) handed UW-La Crosse (7-2, 5-1 WIAC) a tough loss as they won 13-7 in front of a crowd of nearly 12,000 fans.  Coming into the game, both teams were ranked...

Over on Main Street stands a rock with an eagle perched on it. Clutched in its talons is the globe and looking closer at the rock there are copper plaques that are in memoriam to all the unknown dead soldiers of all wars, soldiers of WW1, the civil war, and the spanish-american war. Nov. 2nd 2021.

Military memorials of Whitewater

Connor Dewick, Photographer November 7, 2021

Tommy Thompson addresses the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater community in celebration of reaching a 70% vaccination rate.

Making progress toward a healthier campus

Carina Lopez, Campus News Editor October 31, 2021

The total number of vaccinated students against COVID-19 surpassed the 70 percent mark in late September - a goal set by UW-System that was celebrated alongside UW System President Tommy Thompson.  “We’re...

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Marching Band performs at the pride rally on Saturday Oct 23, 2021at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Whitewater.

Whitewater Pride Festival makes history

Felicity Knabenabuer, Lifestyle Editor October 31, 2021

History was made in Whitewater as the first ever pride festival was celebrated on Saturday, October 23 at the Central Arts Center in front of the birge fountain. This momentous event was the brainchild...

Sophomore defensive back Thomas Wojnowski (42) darts across Perkins Stadium to the end zone before scoring during the homecoming game against UW-Eau Claire Saturday, October 30. 2021.

Meylor, Wisniewski carry Warhawks to win over UW-Eau Claire

Nay Salter, Sports Editor October 31, 2021

A four-touchdown performance by senior quarterback Max Meylor and 120-yard game by senior wide receiver Ryan Wisniewski put the Warhawks on top over the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds by a score of 48-6 at Perkins...

In-person celebrations return for homecoming

In-person celebrations return for homecoming

Carina Lopez, Campus News Editor October 24, 2021

Starting Monday, Oct. 25, students are encouraged to participate in the traditional homecoming activities made possible by the year-long preparations from the homecoming committee. With the collaboration...

(from left) Mike Doyle, John Zander, Gib Petzke and Dave Antoine 
UW-Whitewater alumni pose for a photo after their graduation in 1970.
Photo courtesy of Mike Daly

Reunited by a promise

Carina Lopez, Campus News Editor October 24, 2021

After losing a close fraternity brother earlier this year Alumni John Daly, class of ‘71 and Mike Doyle, class of ‘70 looked forward to reuniting for homecoming to honor their late friend’s last...

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