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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

We’ve All Been There: Freshman Year

Alena Purpero, Lifestyle Editor September 14, 2016

A college town is a condensed population of a wide variety of people. Although we all come from different backgrounds, majors and organizations, we all find ourselves enduring an embarrassing moment or...

Single rooms spark multiple concerns

Dusty Hartl, Opinions Editor September 14, 2016

As the school year gets into full swing, there have been questions circulating over whether or not the university has addressed housing concerns and overcrowding. “It appears, though we don’t know...

Dallas law enforcement patrols walk down the street a block from the police headquarters. Five members of law enforcement were killed at a Black Lives Matter protest following the deaths of two black men earlier that week. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

Bruises, in shades of black and blue

July 13, 2016

In a country divided between citizens and law enforcement, whose life matters? By Dusty Hartl July 13, 2016   There is a perpetual notion that because you believe all lives in this...

Letter to the Editor: Make suicide prevention essential

April 26, 2016

April 27, 2016 Suicide is a major issue that has been brushed under the rug all too often. Feelings of suicide not only occur in adulthood, but also can occur in years as early as grade school. I...

Primary sparks high turnout

Primary sparks high turnout

April 6, 2016

By Kimberly Wethal April 6, 2016   The HawkCard office was a busy place on April 5, Wisconsin’s primary election day. After months of primaries, it was finally Wisconsin’s turn, making...

Regents approve tenure changes

March 15, 2016

By Nathan Kober March 16, 2016   The UW System Board of Regents passed a new set of tenure policies on March 10, making it easier for campus administrators to fire faculty. The new policies...

UW-W take top spots

February 24, 2016

By Kyle Weaver Feb. 23, 2016 The UW-Whitewater men’s and women’s track and field teams came away with a pair of second-place finishes in the UW-Oshkosh Titan Challenge on Feb. 20. The women’s...

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Aleda Johnson
Arts & Rec Editor

WOTA misses mark for art education

February 23, 2016

Feb. 23, 2016 As the Arts and Rec Editor for the Royal Purple, one might think that if anyone liked World of the Arts (WOTA) it would be me, but those people would be mistaken. The purpose of...

UW-W moves to third in WIAC

UW-W moves to third in WIAC

February 19, 2016

By Josh Sinclair Feb. 17, 2016 The UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team began the week at fourth place in the conference and vaulted themselves into a tie for third after a couple of wins against...

Organizations team up for mental health

January 27, 2016

  Jan. 27, 2016 By Marisa LaBello Recent data gathered from the Jed Foundation, an emotional and suicide prevention organization, reveals that one-third of college students experience mental...

Warhawk Fitness releases new schedule

January 27, 2016

Jan. 27, 2016 By Jordan Moser Being the beginning of a new semester and new year, there may be no better time to break out of a sedentary lifestyle and to pursue fitness goals.Warhawk Fitness offers...

Tips to help promote safety on the road ways

January 27, 2016

Jan. 27, 2016 By Marisa LaBello As the weather changes to icy extremes, possible car troubles become a burden for students. Threre are ways to ensure safe travels when driving your car this winter....

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