Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

A runner runs through the finish line giving it all they got.

Whitewater run brings the community together

Dauntae Green, Managing Editor September 19, 2021

Run. Just run. Don’t stop. And especially don't stop when running means dollars will go to important local charities. Yes, it is that time of year again to rediscover our city through the 9th annual...

Saving the planet one research program at a time

Saving the planet one research program at a time

Alicia Dougherty, Editor September 19, 2021

Climate change has become one of the most challenging problems of our time and is one that many scientists around the world have been working to prevent further damage to our planet. Now the University...

Junior Running back Ryan Ponick (27) escapes the crowd with the ball in Perkins Stadium during the game against Berry college, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Warhawks touch it down for another win

Nay Salter, Sports Editor September 19, 2021

Another day, another victory for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s football team. The team competed in their second home game of the season against Berry on Sept. 18. The team pulled another victory...

Senior psychology student and student assistant in the Ambrose Health center, Emily Stahoviak, is hard at work in the counseling services office.

Warhawks help each other

Cennedy Hoppe, Journalist September 12, 2021

UW-Whitewater encouraged participation in a Suicide Prevention Week filled with activities to help spread awareness of the issue among students.  From Sept. 5 to Sept. 11, Suicide Prevention Week is...

The Whitewater Landmarks Committee examines local landmarks that have preservation issues like the Starin Park Water Tower, Sept. 9, 2021.

Landmarks Commission wants the job done

Dauntae Green, Managing Editor September 12, 2021

The Whitewater Landmarks Commission convened Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss current structural issues of landmarks in the community. Topics discussed by committee members and citizens included the Effigy...

Owner Tyler Salisbery and bartender Andrew Severson love talking about beer.

What’s the best bier?

September 12, 2021

We asked and you answered. In honor of Oktoberfest, the Royal Purple made some rounds asking three local bars and microbreweries what their favorite and best selling beers are for the fall season.  The...

Senior student services specialist Jodi Ratcliff interprets as Provost John Chenoweth explains the projected number of enrolled students this year at the Academic Affairs Fall Forum Tuesday, Aug. 24.

University surpasses enrollment goal for freshmen

Carina Lopez, Assistant News Editor September 5, 2021

New Provost John Chenoweth led the Academic Affairs Fall Forum this year centered on COVID-19 requirements and enrollment. As of Aug. 24, roughly 70 percent of UW-Whitewater employees had submitted their...

Peer mentor Hunter Nobles paints Warhawk Drive Sept. 1. Paint it Purple is an annual University of Wisconsin-Whitewater tradition for incoming freshmen as they begin their college journey.

The art of being a Warhawk

Erica Chandler, Arts and Rec Editor September 5, 2021

The First Year Experience welcomed new freshmen this year with a wide variety of music and art during the traditional annual fall events of Paint it Purple and R U Purple. These events are known to be...

Freshman William Gustafson, from Freeport, Illinois, moved into Wells East with the help of his father Sunday, August 29th.  Gustafson plans on majoring in finance with plans to participate in intramurals.

Warhawks move to new nest

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestyle Editor August 29, 2021

Move-In Day on the UW-Whitewater campus has always been a bustling, fast-paced and slightly chaotic day for many incoming students moving into the dorms. However, due to the 10-day moving extension, the...

“I’m just looking forward to playing,  said senior offensive lineman Kyle Gannon (55).

It’s time for fall football

Nay Salter, Sports Editor August 29, 2021

The UW-Whitewater Warhawks are ready to get back onto the field and compete once again this fall. The WIAC football conference champs have been waiting more than a year to be able to tackle each other,...

Why you should still wear a mask

Why you should still wear a mask

Elizabest Brownwell, Contributor August 29, 2021

Masks/face coverings act as a barrier between you and any virus and can help decrease the transmission of the virus in the air from one person to another.  It is extremely frustrating for everyone that...

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