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The Warhawk football team faced heavy snow for their NCAA Division III first-round playoff game against Aurora University at Perkins Stadium Nov. 19, 2022.

The unseen grind of winter sport athletes

Mason Raeck, Asst. Men’s Sports Editor December 9, 2024

For many college students, winter break is the time to recharge before the second semester begins. It’s a time for those to sleep in, binge-watch that Netflix show you haven’t gotten around to yet,...

Bleron Grajçevci holding the "John Belushi Street" sign (Spelled "Xhon Belushi" in Albanian) in Podujeva, Kosova

It’s goodbye, but not for long

Bleron Grajçevci, Assistant campus news editor December 9, 2024

After a long time at Rock County, it’s time to say goodbye, but you’ll still see me around. Yeah, changing campuses within the same university is a bit complicated, and pricey if you saw how much I’ve...

Vocal Jazz and Jazz Ensemble performing together performing Zat You, Santa
Clause? In the Annual Gala Concert Dec. 7, 2024.

Music makes the season bright

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Journalist December 9, 2024

The Gala Holiday Concert was filled with festive cheer Saturday, Dec. 7, featuring tunes attendees could sing along with and get into the spirit of the season. “The Gala started in 1995, and this...

The UW-Whitewater volleyball team huddled up during the 2024 NCAA Regionals in Whitewater, Wisconsin at the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena. The Warhawks finished their 2024 campaign as runners-up to the Juniata Eagles, losing 3-2. The Eagles have now won three-consecutive national titles and have not lost a match since Friday, Sep. 16, 2022 against Trinity.

Volleyball finishes season as national runners-up

Ryan Halada, Asst. Women’s Sports Editor December 9, 2024

The UW-Whitewater Warhawk volleyball team made a run to the national championship that brought back some memories. Shades of 2005 occurred as the No. 6 seeded Warhawks had a similar path to the top...

UW-Whitewater poses with their new hardware inside Kris Russell Volleyball Arena, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. By beating UW-Platteville in the Regional Championship sends the Warhawks to the final eight in Salem, Virginia.

Volleyball wins region, heading to quarterfinals

Parker Olsen, Editor November 24, 2024

The UW-Whitewater volleyball team has punched their ticket to Salem, Virginia after winning the NCAA Regional Championship. The Warhawks sweeping victory versus UW-Platteville Saturday, Nov. 23, sealed...

The cover of “Mission Thaw.” The novel is written by Kay Sparling, a Whitewater resident, and is available at most bookstores.

Local author publishes spy thriller

Jayden Kimpel, Community Editor November 24, 2024

In August, Whitewater community member Kay Sparling published a novel titled, “Mission Thaw.”  “Mission Thaw” centers around Kaitlyn Stewart, a high-profile CIA operative navigating a mission...

Department of Music Jazz Combo I trombone player Trevor Haglin plays “Q’s Blues” by Quentin Gilmore in the Light Recital Hall Thursday, Nov. 19, 2024.

The mind of a musician

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor November 24, 2024

When a musician performs on stage, whether solo, in an ensemble or as part of a combo group, we usually appreciate the art they have worked hard to craft into a beautiful story unraveling around them....

JT Hoytink hits a three against Coe College in Kachel Gymnasium, November 23, 2024.

Cold shooting dooms Warhawks in home opener

Mason Raeck, Assistant Men’s Sports Editor November 24, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team couldn’t sustain its early momentum in their home opener, falling 74-60 to Coe College. Despite dominating the glass with an 18-6 advantage...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers meets with Graduate Assistant Ben Washburn and Student Services Training Specialist Esther Frontuto in the One Stop office on Sept. 18, 2024.

New campus office centralizes student services

Zoe Emerson, Campus News Editor November 17, 2024

UW-Whitewater students are bound to have questions about their college experience, and many different offices on campus seek to provide answers. However, some students may have different questions for...

Gavin Kohel lifting a Stevens Point Wrestler at Kachel Gymnasium Friday, Nov. 15.

Warhawks wrestle way to commanding victory

Mason Raeck, Assistant Men’s Sports Editor November 17, 2024

The roar of the Kachel Gymnasium crowd mirrored the relentless energy of the UW-Whitewater wrestling team Nov. 15, as the Warhawks overwhelmed UW-Stevens Point with a commanding 40-5 victory.  Sophomore...

Be Kind hosted their inaugural event, the CommUnity walk, to spread kindness throughout Whitewater on Nov. 11, 2024.

New organization walks for kindness

Josh Stoughton, Managing Editor November 17, 2024

Kindness is one thing that unites a community. One group of people took it upon themselves to spread this kindness to the Whitewater community. This group, named Be Kind, hosted their inaugural event,...

The Ice Age Trail is marked with trailhead signage and yellow “blazes” to guide hikers throughout the 1200-mile trail.

Hey! Go take a hike!

Sheila Meehan, Ice Age Trail Publicity Coordinator November 17, 2024

Telling someone to “go take a hike” is a subtly rude way to say “go away” or “get lost” but in the literal sense, taking a hike is the opportunity to clear one’s mind, connect with nature...

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