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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Interim Chancellor Jim Henderson explain the budget situation to the campus Thursday, Sept. 23.

Budget town hall provides optimism for future

Carina Lopez, Assistant News Editor September 26, 2021

UW-Whitewater’s budget, as explained by Interim Chancellor Jim Henderson, outlined the financial picture the institution currently finds itself in and projections of where the university is headed in...

Professor Corey Davis of the Communication Department shows daughter Maya Davis how to flip a pancake at his station in the Whitewater Armory Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

Pancakes for a cause

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestyle Editor September 26, 2021

Did you know that there is a significant difference between pancakes and hotcakes? Pancakes are delicate and oh-so fluffy, while hotcakes tend to be thick and dense. Although this may not be the most important...

Miranda Johnson, a horn player, and Lily Freeman, a trumpeter, performed individual solos and a duet for the public with piano accompaniment Sunday, Sept. 26 at 3p.m. at Light Recital Hall.

Bringing back live performance

Sydney Wojcik, Assistant Arts & Recreation Editor September 26, 2021

Fourth year UW-Whitewater students Miranda Johnson, a horn player, and Lily Freeman, a trumpeter, performed individual solos and a duet for the public with piano accompaniment Sunday, Sept. 26 at 3p.m....

James Kates is a professor in the Department of Communication. He worked as an editor at metropolitan newspapers for 25 years.

‘Look at news that challenges your assumptions’

September 26, 2021

Here’s a confession: When I’m looking for a quick read on the news, sometimes I’ll turn to the Drudge Report. Maybe you’re familiar with the site. It’s a “news aggregator,” meaning it...

Admitted students and families, rear, tour Wells Cultural Center as a youth fencing class, taught by Senior Lecturer Brian Duckwitz is in session. Admitted students for fall and their families were welcomed to the UW-Whitewater at Rock County campus in Janesville on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

Club Sports return bigger than ever

As we get back to normal, we're seeing the return of Club Sports in a big way on the UW-Whitewater campus. After the challenges posed by the pandemic last year, Club Sports athletes are excited to be back...

You deserve to be here

‘You deserve to be here’

Cennedy Hoppe, News Editor September 19, 2021

The UW-Whitewater at Rock County Convocation celebrated the start of the semester for the campus at the Kirk Denmark Theatre in the Wells Culture Center Sept. 9. This year's event encouraged the attendees...

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...

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