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Committing to enhancing quality of life for Whitewater

Committing to enhancing quality of life for Whitewater

Kevin Boehm November 19, 2023

As I embark on this exciting journey as a member of the Parks and Recreation team for the City of Whitewater, I am compelled to share my enthusiasm for the tremendous community support and the unwavering...

Makayla Fedler (bottom left), Bryce Giammo (bottom right), Antonio Parra (top left) and Sam Behling (top right) performing “Much Ado About Nothing” in the Barnett Theatre

Shakespeare with a twist

Josh Stoughton, Arts & Rec Editor November 13, 2023

The UW-Whitewater Theatre and Dance Department is showcasing its latest Shakespearean comedy “Much Ado About Nothing" running Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 16-18 in the Barnett Theatre.  While the original...

UW-Whitewater women’s volleyball players celebrate match victory over UW-River Falls in the WIAC semi-final in the UW-Whiterwater Kris Russell Volleyball Arena Nov 9 2023

Volleyball wins 18th WIAC title

Norah DeRosso, Women’s Sports Journalist November 13, 2023

As the UW-Whitewater Women’s Volleyball team entered the weekend, they had their eyes set on one prize: winning the WIAC Volleyball Tournament. On Thursday, Whitewater hosted UW-River Falls in the first...

The members of Whitewater Common Council discuss what to do with the Library.

Council mulls library renovations

Mackenzie Juedes, Community News Journalist November 13, 2023

Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is about to take off on a capital campaign to raise over $2,500,000 from donations and $3,000,000  from the City of Whitewater to help fund an expansion up to 4,400 additional...

UW-Whitewater guard Jameer Barker shoots a basket over a Gustavus Adolphus defender in the UW-Whitewater Kachel Gymnasium Nov 10 2023.

Perfect first weekend for Men’s Basketball

Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Editor November 12, 2023

The No. 2 UW-Whitewater Men’s Basketball team got off to a great start to the 2023-24 season with a pair of home wins in the Tip-Off Classic. Head coach Jarod Wichser earned his first two wins in his...

People gathered along the water to enjoy music, local businesses, food, and more at the Shop Small Holiday Market. Join in on the fun this year on November 25. Credit: Whitewater Chamber of Commerce

Holiday festivities and more upcoming events

Aliza Kaiser, Assistant Community Editor November 6, 2023

November is here and so is the holiday season. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and sparkly lights will soon adorn houses and buildings across the city. Two festive events are also coming back...

The team is all smiles in the huddle after a resilient effort versus Wisconsin.

Basketball proves resilient against Badgers

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Editor November 6, 2023

The UW-Whitewater Women’s Basketball team traveled to Wisconsin’s capital city, Sunday, Oct. 29 to take on the Wisconsin Badgers in an exhibition matchup at the Kohl Center.  The Warhawks and head...

The Warhawk men’s cross-country team poses for a photo after the Tom Hoffman invitational.

Cross country gears up for NCAA meets

Dan Emary, Assistant Men's Sports Editor November 5, 2023

The crisp autumn air is laced with anticipation, the sound of pounding footsteps against the earth, and the rhythmic breaths of athletes pushing their limits. It's that time of the year again, when the...

Tamir Thomas and Steven Hein celebrate a touchdown against UW-Platteville.

Warhawk Football brings back the axe

Chase Keller, Men's Sports Journalist October 29, 2023

In the 28th annual George Chryst Memorial Bowl, the No. 5 UW-Whitewater Football team (7-1, 4-1 WIAC) put together an impressive offensive performance en route to a 45-23 win over UW-Platteville (4-4,...

Ghouls haunt downtown

Ghouls haunt downtown

Libby Nabhan, Community Editor October 29, 2023

The ghouls are out and about the town this time of year. On the rainy fall day of Oct. 26, children, college students and many community members headed downtown in Whitewater to show off their costumes....

The women’s cross country team traveled to compete in the WIAC championships. They ended up taking third place, with 115 points overall.

Women’s Cross Country finishes third in WIAC

Gabe Sadoski, Women’s Sports Journalist October 29, 2023

UW-Whitewater’s women’s cross country finished third in the 2023 WIAC Women’s Cross Country Championship in Prescott, Wisconsin, on Saturday, Oct. 28 with a total time of 1:56:08.70 and 115 points...

Director of the learning technology center Eric Loepp discusses UW-Whitewater’s advancements in artificial intelligence education for faculty  during the Fall All Faculty meeting on Oct. 17, 2023.

Faculty meetings talk university safety and budget cuts

Katie Popp, Campus Editor October 22, 2023

With the topics of state-wide budget cuts, campus safety and the use of artificial intelligence in mind, the Fall Faculty was held Oct. 17 in the University Center. An active shooter threat occurring...

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