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Founded 1901

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Student and Costume shop worker Jane Rhine smiles with her co-workers while she works on one of the dresses for Lady Windermere’s Fan, Thursday afternoon, October 3, 2024.

What is Lady Windermere wearing?

Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec Editor October 6, 2024

For the first time in UW-Whitewater’s history, Hicklin Studio Theatre in Greenhill Center of the Arts hosts Oscar Wilde’s “Lady Windermere’s Fan.” This UWW production is directed by Bruce Cohen,...

Drag Queen Lavender Jones, a former UW-Whitewater alumni performs a drag number at the Whitewater Pride Rally at Cravath Lake Park, Saturday afternoon, October 5, 2024.

Pride rally brings sense of safety and belonging

Jayden Kimpel, Community Editor October 6, 2024

Loud music, laughter and community filled the air at Cravath Lakefront Park during the annual Whitewater Pride Rally Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  “Seeing all the people being able to relax...

Associate Professor of Journalism Dr. Keith Zukas presents his research at the 22nd Annual International Conference on Communication and Mass Media in Athens, Greece May 13, 2024.

News that matters

Keith Zukas, Royal Purple Faculty Adviser October 6, 2024

Today, on the cusp of 25 years into the 21st Century, news matters just as much as it ever has, and newspapers - or at least the idea of newspapers - also matters just as much if not more than other times...

Whitewater football PA announcer Gary Douglas and head coach Jace Rindahl discuss the team at Badger Bob’s in Delavan for the Monday Night QB Club Show Sept. 23.

The ‘boost’ behind Warhawk football

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor September 29, 2024

Forrest Perkins is one of the most important figures in UW-Whitewater athletic history. His profound impact on the university’s football program is engraved through his 185 wins in 29 seasons as the...

Dylan Mathiot (Senior) proudly showing off the Lego sets he built in the Warhawk Connection Center for Lego Night Sept.25, 2024.

Fostering creativity brick by brick

Zoe Emerson, Campus Editor September 29, 2024

The Warhawk Connection Center filled up with students eager to dive into the world of LEGOs on Tuesday, Sept. 25. LEGO Night, hosted by UC Live at the University Center, allowed students to build LEGOs...

Club Tennis Vice President Kyle Helmenstine playing in a match during the UW-Madison Badger Classic Nov. 17, 2024.

UWW club tennis wins Warhawk Invite

Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec Editor September 29, 2024

How do tennis players stay in touch? They meet at the net. Even though that's just a humorous Google pun it rains true for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s club tennis team. Kyle Helmenstine,...

Headshot of Jenny Krzyszkowski

Family Festivities

Jenny Krzyszkowski, Director of First Year Experience September 29, 2024

Family Fest at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an annual event that brings together students, families, friends, and the community for a weekend of celebration and connection! This year we have...

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visits a research lab inside Upham Hall at UW-Whitewater and converses with student researchers Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Governor Evers meets with Warhawks

Parker Olsen, Editor September 22, 2024

UW-Whitewater had a special guest on Wednesday, Sept. 18, when Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers made a visit to speak with students and hear about what is going on at the campus. Evers toured parts of Upham...

 Employees of Aldi gather outside the new store in Whitewater to cut  the ribbon to officially open the store to the public Sept. 19 2024.

International grocer makes grand entrance to Whitewater

Katie McIlheran, Photo Editor September 22, 2024

Last week was an exciting time for the residents of Whitewater as Aldi finally made its grand entrance with a much-anticipated opening on Thursday morning. The entire community, including citizens, faculty,...

(left to right) Kevin Corbett impersonates former President Donald Trump while Jon Bell plays Vice President Kamala Harris for the performance Capital Fools , Friday evening, September , 20, 2024.

Don’t be a fool, go vote!

Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec Editor September 22, 2024

“The worst part about political jokes is they keep getting reelected,” said the professionally acclaimed Capitol Fools Friday, Sept. 20 during the troupe's performance at UW-Whiterwater’s The Young. The...

Number 4, Juliana Madonia preventing the Vikings team from keeping the ball in bounds, Saturday Sept 21, 2024.

Soccer’s strong second half not enough

Mason Raeck, Assistant Men’s Sports Editor September 22, 2024

The UW-Whitewater women’s soccer team suffered a tough loss against the Lawrence Vikings at home, losing 2-0. This game marked the first time both teams met on the same field since 2001 and their...

 UW-Whitewater’s football team lines up on offense as quarterback Jackson Chryst yells a play against University of Mary Hardin-Baylor at Whitewater’s Perkins Stadium Sept. 21 2024.

Whitewater turnover trouble

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist September 22, 2024

The No. 3 UW-Whitewater football team limps into their bye-week after a 35-17 loss to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders. The Warhawk offense struggled without running back Tamir Thomas due...

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