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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

UW-Whitewater celebrates First-Generation College Celebration with a “First Gen Bold” campaign.
First-generation students soar to new heights
Nick Arnold, Campus News Editor • October 27, 2025

Some students attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are legacy students, and others’ parents...

Mystery of the cursed book and 'Second Salem'
Mystery of the cursed book and ‘Second Salem’
Seoyeong Lee, Journalist • October 27, 2025

The UW-Whitewater campus is home to numerous superstitions and legends. One of these is the cursed book. For...

UW-Whitewater students competing in the Co-Rec Flag Football Championships on
October 21, 2025.
A night of competition
Natalie Illikainen, Arts and Rec Editor • October 27, 2025

Tuesday, Oct. 21, was a night full of camaraderie, competition and fun at Perkins Stadium, as intramural...

Students and their families explore the Juried Student Art Exhibition at Crossman Gallery at the Greenhill Center of the Arts.
The Juried Art Exhibition at the Crossman Gallery
Isabel Beasley, Journalist • October 27, 2025

Have you ever wondered if something is truly considered a masterpiece? Some say it is portrayed as the...

In My Opinion: Trick or Treating
In My Opinion: Trick or Treating
October 27, 2025

A majority of our viewers stopped trick or treating between the ages of 10 and 14! Take this week’s...

The Morris Pratt Institute in Whitewater. (Courtesy of the Whitewater Historical Society)
Whitewater and the myth of “Second Salem”
Carol Lohry Cartwright, Whitewater Historical Society • October 27, 2025

One of the first things people learn about Whitewater is the nickname, “Second Salem.” Based on the...

Gunner Schlender (left) and head coach Jeff Miller pose for a NCAA photo. Schlender graduated with a 4.0 GPA, was named the Elite 90 twice, and earned 12 All-American honors.
“Powered by Tradition” athletically and academically
Evan Boller, Women's Sports Editor • October 27, 2025

Culture is everything for UW-Whitewater athletics. Every time you speak to an administrator, coach, or...

The UW-Whitewater senior forward Cooper Re dribbles the ball up the field against Millikin University on Oct. 22nd, 2025 at Robert Fiskum Field.
Men’s soccer dominates four-game stretch
Luke Poppe, Men's Sports Editor • October 27, 2025

The UW-Whitewater men’s soccer team was all gas, no brakes this week, playing four matches in just...

The UW-Whitewater freshman defensive specialist Ella Jenkins serves the ball against Illinois College on Sept. 27th 2025 at the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena.
A freshmen takeover
Tyson Patton, Asst Women's Sports Editor • October 27, 2025

The UW-Whitewater volleyball team welcomed 13 new freshmen for the 2025-26 season. They have just four...

The UW-Whitewater women's soccer team celebrates after senior forward Summer Curtis scores against UW-Stout on Oct. 25th, 2025 at  Robert W. Fiskum Field.
Women’s Soccer stacking WIAC victories
Evan Boller, Women's Sports Editor • October 27, 2025

UW-Whitewater women’s soccer started conference play with an 0-2-1 record but have since won three...

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...

Graphic Art
Lights emphasized the decorations at Nightmare on Woodfield Lane, including the orange and purple skeleton creeping behind the tombstone.
Family-friendly frights light up Whitewater
Kory Makos, Community News Editor • October 27, 2025

As Halloween rapidly approaches, Whitewater is getting back into its “Second Salem” spirit. Spooky...

Whitewater’s Library Board of Trustees gathered Oct. 20 to discuss plans for after the library’s renovations are completed
Library Board of Trustees touches on important topics during renovations
Lily Adams, Journalist • October 27, 2025

The Library Board of Trustees met Oct. 20 to discuss various topics as the library’s construction moves...

gBETA UW-Green Bay is a free, seven-week, no-equity accelerator program that provides startup founders with concierge coaching and programming, along with access to a large network of mentors, customers and investors. Startups across Northeast Wisconsin and Brown County, as well as UW-Green Bay alumni no longer stationed in the region, are encouraged to apply. (UW-Green Bay)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay joins forces with gener8tor, announce startup accelerator program
UW News Service October 27, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foundation have partnered...

Fall colors so far this year have been muted.
Reliving fall memories
Chris Hardie October 27, 2025

The shortening days and the changing colors of autumn are visual reminders to me that another year is...

Martino Journalism Scholarship
Water Main and Hydrant Flushing
Water Main and Hydrant Flushing
Alison Stoll, Public Works Administrative Assistant • October 2, 2025

Change in Fall Compost Site Hours
Change in Fall Compost Site Hours
Alison Stoll, Public Works Administrative Assistant • September 10, 2025

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Founded 1901
Founded 1901