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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

A pile of the salt brine that is being used to de-ice around campus, January 24, 2025.
The ongoing fight against salt pollution
Riley Crowe, Campus Journalist • January 26, 2025

Winter storms necessitate de-icing across major roadways, parking lots and college campus sidewalks....

Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!
Nicole Butry, Graphic Designer • January 26, 2025

The Intercollegiate Honors Band performs at Young Auditorium, January 17, 2025.
Intercollegiate Honors Band begins New Year
Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor • January 26, 2025

Imagine being chosen to perform a concert with many other musicians, but your only time to practice as...

Anna Olson who plays Mrs. Erlynne glances over at Lord Windermere  with her flowers during the dress rehearsal for Lady Windermere's Fan, October 3, 2024.
Spring brings more arts at UW-W
Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec. Editor • January 26, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is entering the second half of the 2024-25 academic year art events....

Terry Hansen
Rep. Steil should rethink his position on international court
Terry Hansen, Contributor • January 26, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court...

What did you do over break?
What did you do over break?
January 26, 2025

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Former UW-Whitewater men’s basketball player, Derek Gray, died unexpectedly in July of 2022 when he collapsed during a basketball clinic due to a blood clot in his heart.
Heart health ‘critical’ for student-athletes
Mikey Rottier, Men's Sports Journalist • January 26, 2025

According to the National Institute of Health, sudden cardiac death is the leading medical cause of death...

UW-Whitewater wrestler Jalen Dunson wins a 125-pound match by fall against UW-Platteville, Feb. 1, 2024.
Taking advantage of an opportunity
Chase Keller, Men's Sports Editor • January 26, 2025

Last season, four members of the UW-Whitewater wrestling team advanced to the 2024 NCAA Division III...

UW-Whitewater senior guard Maggie Trautsch celebrates after hitting a three point shot to advance the score of the game against UW-Platteville in the Kachel Fieldhouse Gymnasium January 22nd, 2025.
Warhawks pull away late against Pioneers
Mason Raeck, Women's Sports Editor • January 26, 2025

The No. 19 UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team notched a 67-50 win over the UW-Platteville Pioneers...

UW-Whitewater's Women’s track and field run in the medley relay in UW-Whitewater’s Williams Center at the Karl Schlender Invitational, Jan. 25 2025.
Track & field takes first at Karl Schlender Invitational
Michael Hernan, Women's Sports Asst. Editor • January 26, 2025

The UW-Whitewater women’s indoor track & field team placed first at the Karl Schlender Invitational...

The Royal Purple Archives
The Royal Purple Archives
September 1, 1901

The Royal Purple student-run newspaper for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been published continuously for over one-hundred twenty...

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Common Council passes police referendum
Josh Stoughton, Managing Editor • January 26, 2025

The City of Whitewater’s Common Council voted to add a public safety referendum question on the upcoming...

A new business, Dollar Tree, will be opening in Whitewater within the first quarter of 2025 with no opening date out to the public. With its $1 prices long gone, prices range from $1.25 to upwards of $7.
Customers appreciate more shopping options
Jayden Kimpel, Community Editor • January 26, 2025

Over the past few years numerous business chains have moved to Whitewater, with more expected to arrive...

Best Sports Bars to Watch The Big Game
Best Sports Bars to Watch The Big Game
Discover Wisconsin, Contributor • January 27, 2025

It’s Super Bowl Season, which means it’s also sports bar season! We’re letting you in on some of...

Wisconsin’s State and Local Tax Burden Hit Another Record Low in 2024
Wisconsin’s State and Local Tax Burden Hit Another Record Low in 2024
Fiscal Facts, Contributor • January 27, 2025

State and local taxes fell once again as a share of Wisconsinites’ incomes in 2024, pushing this...

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Founded 1901
Founded 1901