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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Global Experiences hosts photo contest

Alyssa Brooks, Staff Reporter February 18, 2019

The Office of Global Experiences held a photo contest for aspiring photographers to share pictures from around the world. The contest is for anyone that is a part of the UW-Whitewater community, and from...

New spring courses begin to flourish

New spring courses begin to flourish

Charlie Fries, Assistant Lifestyle Editor February 18, 2019

While registering for classes for the 2019 spring semester, students may have noticed new course opportunities listed on the course catalog. Last semester The Royal Purple wrote a story introducing a...

Students use sand as a learning tool

Alyssa Brooks, Staff Reporter February 11, 2019

For students interested in hands on learning and the planet, the recent collaboration between the geography, geology and environmental science departments would truly be an earth shattering experience. The...

Aspiring Educators introduce new, creative spin for members

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor February 11, 2019

For members of the UW-Whitewater chapter of Aspiring Educators, going beyond what is taught in the classroom is simply part of their routine, still, co-presidents Ally Erck and Brianna Greuel decided that...

NSLS sponsors first blood drive of the year

Charlie Fries, Assistant Lifestyle Editor February 11, 2019

From the iconic logo to the “I Gave Blood” stickers, the Red Cross is essentially a synonym for giving back. Because the National Society for Leadership and Success here at UW-Whitewater has a similar...

Business gives tips on winter home and car health

Alyssa Brooks, Staff Reporter February 7, 2019

When the temperature is below zero and classes are cancelled, students automatically think only of how to keep themselves warm. However, most students don’t think that these dangerously low temperatures...

WSG keeps students warm this winter

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor February 7, 2019

With the temperature and wind chill reaching the negatives this week and winter truly beginning to set in, warm gear is a must for any student walking to work or class. But when Jen Purcell, the director...

Student Diversity, Engagement and Success programs plan for new semester

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor January 29, 2019

With the spring semester beginning, the department of Student Diversity, Engagement and Success (SDES) is implementing new advantages for those involved in its programs. The SDES department includes several...

Little Free Pantry continues to grow

Charlie Fries, Assistant Lifestyle Editor January 29, 2019

Kristine Zaballos, creator of the first permanent Little Free Pantry located on Walworth Avenue, has come a long way since starting in 2016 with no more than a dream to help people struggling with day-to-day...

Irvin Young Library uses challenge to connect community readers

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor January 21, 2019

In 2018, the Irvin Young Memorial Library gave readers around the Whitewater community the chance to rally around one goal: to read 1,000 books in a single year. For the staff at the library, like Claire...

‘Polar Plunge’ fundraiser brings cool twist

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor January 21, 2019

With the cold weather of winter rolling in, some may find it hard to believe that people are willing jump into a cold body of water for any reason, but that’s exactly what many plan to do this February...

LEAP workshops teach students, staff tools for success

January 21, 2019

During winter break, some students and staff took a unique opportunity to expand upon their own knowledge through the Liberal Education and America’s Promise run workshops held right on campus. The organization,...

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