Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Holy Week

Holy Week

Jacob Bessette, Journalist March 28, 2021

Although April's showers may be a little early, that doesn’t mean that the cloudy weather will dampen the spirits of Whitewater’s religious residents on the eve of Holy Week. Whitewater is home to...

Michael Maher prepares to take a bite of pie while competing against sophomore Lauren Stein in the pie eating competition held at Jitters Coffee Lounge.

Let them eat pi

Caroleena Hallock, Assistant Lifestyle Editor March 21, 2021

Although March 14th may seem like a typical day for many, for Jitters Coffee House the 14th was an opportunity to ring in the celebratory Pi Day with an indulging and tasty pie eating contest. As a holiday...

Effects of university debt

Effects of university debt

Michael Bose, Journalist March 21, 2021

 Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs Taryn Carathers joining the Whitewater Student Government to discuss positive effects of the debt that the university endured.   Carathers first talked...

Co-owner and operations manager Curt Patrick stands outside Pumpers & Mitchell’s at 158 W. Whitewater St.

St. Patty’s Day party survival guide

Hunter Wade, Journalist March 7, 2021

 St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and Whitewater pubs offer plenty of shenanigans this year to get your shamrocks off. Multiple bars will be offering drink specials, music and games. This...

Staff support you

Staff support you

Alicia Dougherty, Assistant News Editor March 7, 2021

A city-wide power outage delayed this month’s Mar. 4 University Staff Council (USC) meeting until around 11 a.m. keeping the virtual gathering brief, but uplifting with a focus on how staff can support...

UW-W Alumna Steffany Garcia

Sorority sister spotlight

Leena Hallock, Assistant Lifestyle Editor February 28, 2021

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Royal Purple is highlighting the success of Steffany Garcia, a strong and accomplished leader on the UW-W campus. Garcia is a sorority sister and former president...

Kris and Nicole Holder enjoy their meal at Cozumel Mexican Restaurant Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Mexican restaurant is popular with the people

Dauntae Green, Lifestyle Editor February 21, 2021

Cozumel Mexican Restaurant on Main Street in Whitewater has the food from south of the border that you crave. The menu includes what all people in town love such as nachos, burritos, different kinds of...

UW-W senior Purcell Pearson is crowned Homecoming King Oct. 11, 2019.

Student government honors Purcell Pearson

Carina Lopez Quintero, News Editor February 21, 2021

Whitewater Student Government (WSG) members presented legislation to recognize Purcell Pearson’s contributions to the university after his tragic passing Feb. 6, 2021. WSG unanimously passed the bill...

First-gen students focus on mental health

First-gen students focus on mental health

Leena Hallock, Assistant Lifestyle Editor February 21, 2021

College can be a difficult transition for some, but especially daunting for first generation students entering higher education - and throw a pandemic on top of that. To ease the experience, First Warhawks...

Academic Staff Assembly Chair Patricia Fragola leads the Feb. 8 meeting via WebEx.

Academic Staff Assembly debates UW-W budget

Michael Bose, Journalist February 15, 2021

The Academic Staff Assembly met Monday, Feb. 8 to discuss the implementation of mandatory COVID-19 testing and developments about the university budget.  First on the agenda was the new Coronavirus...

Tweets of the week

Tweets of the week

Dr. Sumin Shin, Assistant Professor of Advertising February 14, 2021

Paddling through Patagonia

Paddling through Patagonia

Leena Hallock, Assistant Lifestyle Editor February 14, 2021

The Fairhaven Lecture Series brought to light the exciting experiences of Dr. Andrea Ednie, Department Chair and associate professor of Kinesiology Feb. 8. Through her years of research, she dove into...

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