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Consider Ron Kind for governor in 2018

Adam Brabender, Political Science and Social Work Major and a former candidate for Dane County Board, District 1. February 1, 2017

When today’s pundits present their lists of possible Democratic candidates for Governor, they seldom include the best candidate, Ron Kind, U.S. Congressman who represents the Wisconsin Third District...

Gov. Walker’s reform lacks transparency

Gov. Walker’s reform lacks transparency

Dusty Hartl, Opinions Editor February 1, 2017

Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin) announced a major welfare reform program last week. This program is a combination of what he says will be the best way to combat the abuse of welfare programs and older...

New Hawk makes his print on campus

New Hawk makes his print on campus

Becca Bailey, Lifestyle Editor February 1, 2017

There is a new top dog on campus and his name is Hawk. The one and a half year old Australian cattle dog has been hired on to sniff out explosives if needed and will continue training and learning new...

People of Whitewater: Hawk

February 1, 2017

A compilation piece to Lifestyle's story on the K-9 Officer, Hawk.

Grease sing-a-long dances to the big screen

Hannah Maes, Arts and Rec Editor January 30, 2017

Hang out with Sandy and the Pink Ladies for the Grease sing-a-long on at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 with an interactive musical in the Young Auditorium, where the real stars of the show are the audience. The...

Wrestlers deliver a slice of victory

Ben Lokken, Staff Writer January 26, 2017

The UW-Whitewater wrestling team finished off a busy weekend with mostly successful results.  The Warhawks ended Jan 21. with  three wins and one loss in a three day span to improve their overall record...

New semester, new health habits at UW-W

Becca Bailey, Lifestyle Editor January 25, 2017

When asked to provide a few tips of how to stay healthy this new semester Valerie Vargas, the Wellness Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater Ambrose Wellness Center, was more than happy...

On Dusty's Desk: Republicans and free speech

On Dusty’s Desk: Republicans and free speech

Dusty Hartl, Opinions Editor January 25, 2017

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution grants the freedom of expression, assembly, and religion to any United States citizen. There are more details that this amendment holds, such as freedom...

Rep. Vruwink (D-43 District) encourages participation

Don Vruwink, 43rd District Assembly Person January 25, 2017

Happy New Year! It has been a very busy and exciting time for me as I was recently sworn in at the State Capitol as the new State Representative from the 43rd Assembly District. This is a true honor and...

WSG Vice President to seek presidential position

Thomas Kind, Whitewater Student Government Presidential Candidate January 25, 2017

Today, I am thrilled to announce to you that I am seeking the office of the Student Body President. This campaign that I am running is one I hope can help unite our campus. When I first ran for a senate...

Republicans aim to hinder free speech

Republicans aim to hinder free speech

Dusty Hartl, Opinions Editor January 25, 2017

In Arizona, two Republicans, Rep. Bob Thorpe (R-6 District) and Rep. Mark Finchem (R-11 District), have proposed a bill that, if passed, would limit free speech on college campuses across their state....

Top Stories for the Week of January 25th!

January 24, 2017

Welcome back to the new semester! Check out this week's top stories of the Royal Purple. It includes new stories, new editors, and more fun!

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