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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Alumna Kelly Hedmark (right) and her friend Leah Koppelmann pose after their graduation from UW-Whitewater.

UW-W alumna victim of suspected murder-suicide

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor March 13, 2022

On Tuesday, February 15 Kelly Hedmark, 25, was found dead in her boyfriend’s home of Lindenhurst, Illinois. After her alleged murder, Hedmark’s boyfriend Kevin Williams, 25, drove his car into oncoming...

Cutting down nets: Junior forward Aleah Grundahl (33) cuts down the net after the game to celebrate the win.

Warhawks headed to Final Four

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2022

The UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team earned their spot in the Final Four after an electrifying weekend of basketball at Kachel Gymnasium in Whitewater. The Warhawks hosted the sectional rounds of...

Large painted sign that says “It’s Jitter's 25th Birthday!”

A celebration of coffee

Parker Rezner, Assistant Lifestyle Editor March 13, 2022

The lobby of Wells East was packed to the brim with excited students Thursday, March 10 due to the popular coffee shop Jitters holding their 25th-anniversary celebration. The large line of students anticipating...

Pictured on the left is Sarah Treadwell with Brian Kinley.
*All images provided by Sarah Treadwell*

Grad student ascends Everest

Sydney Wojcik, Arts & Recreation Editor March 13, 2022

UW-Whitewater Masters of Communication student Sarah Treadwell spent 13 days climbing the unforgiving trail up to the first base camp of Mount Everest in Nepal. A mother of two, Treadwell is no stranger...

If the weather isn’t warm enough, Whiney’s Wine and Beer Haus at the Fuzzy Pig has a quiet and cozy atmosphere where guests can sit by the fireplace enjoying a pairing of pizza and wine.

Dine outdoors as weather warms

Briahna LeFave, Business & Technology Editor March 13, 2022

Spring and summer warmth often leaves us craving fresh, lighter foods and hydrating beverages to help us endure the heat. Revamp Nutrition Whitewater owner Jericca Newby describes a drink that is as healthy...

Best of Whitewater 2022

Best of Whitewater 2022

Briahna LeFave, Business & Technology Editor March 6, 2022

This year the Royal Purple surpassed it's goal of gathering 600 votes for the 6th annual Best of Whitewater survey that was open online from Feb. 1 - Mar. 1. You voted for your favorites, and now we're...

Members of the Whitewater Student Government address their praises and concerns surrounding the Student Life Advancement Act of 2022.

Student Life Advancement Act passes

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor March 6, 2022

The student retention rate is an important topic at UW-Whitewater due to the prior decline in returning students due to factors such as the pandemic. As enrollment rises again, the Whitewater Student Government...

Judges University Center Executive Director Angela Meldonian, senior music major Jimmy Karolek and outreach program manager Eric Field watch performers at the Rising Star talent show in the Down Under Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Rising Star competitors impress campus

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestlye Editor March 6, 2022

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is known for many things such as the ever famous football team and its business school, but is especially appreciated for its visual and performing arts programs...

Freshman guard Kacie Carollo looks down the court during their first round NCAA tournament game in Kachel Gymnasium Mar. 4, 2022.

Sweet weekend for Warhawk Women

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2022

The UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 after victories in the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Warhawks hosted Ripon College, Illinois-Wesleyan and Depauw...

Freshman Joshua Stoughton squeezes a stress ball to maintain regular blood flow during his first donation at UW-Whitewater Tuesday, Feb. 22 in the University Center Hamilton Room.

Whitewater steps up during national blood shortage

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor February 27, 2022

America is facing its worst blood shortage in over a decade, according to the American Red Cross. The decline in donations impacts critical care patients in high risk situation. It forces doctors to choose...

Freshman guard Kacie Carollo takes a shot during the home game against the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Jan. 23, 2022.

Women finish second in WIAC basketball tournament

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2022

The UW-Whitewater Warhawks women’s basketball team finished second in the WIAC tournament after suffering a tough loss to the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds in Kachel Gymnasium Friday, Feb. 25. By earning the...

Shawn McCarron who plays Signor Deluso gives Claire Allen some flowers who plays his wife Clara, Tuesday night, Feb. 24, 2022.

Shows that shred tradition

Sydney Wojcik, Arts & Recreation Editor February 27, 2022

UW-Whitewater’s College of Arts and Communication students started off their spring season with a two for one show, performing both The Harpies by Marc Blitzstein and Signor Delus by Thomas Pasatieri...

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