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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Finding balance: simple habits to strengthen your semester
Finding balance: simple habits to strengthen your semester
Shani Rosen, Campus Journalist • September 7, 2025

The semester begins, and with it the old familiar cycle of classes, activities and campus responsibilities....

Sustainability Coordinator, Wes Enterline, after guiding the tour group to the bust of Albert Salisbury, shares a photo of the young Salisbury.
A walk through the campus’s past
Eric Arguelles, Campus Journalist • September 7, 2025

Over the years, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s campus has gone through gradual changes. These...

Club softball team after the world series win
How a win changes divisions
Natalie Illikainen, Arts and Rec Editor • September 8, 2025

A game that can not only change the player’s lives, but also change the division title of the club....

Comedian and contortionist Jonathan Burns performing with students of University of Whitewater at the Down Under located in University Center on September 4, 2025.
Comedy that bends over backwards
Kassie Baggett, Arts and Rec Journalist • September 8, 2025

What do sliced cheese, toilet paper, sweatbands and a pen from the Motel 6 have in common? These were...

In my opinion: Quality Time
Chase Keller, Editor • September 8, 2025

Spending quality time with friends and family is the #1 way that our voters support their friends and...

Whitewater Community Crisis Liaison Araceli Wence
Why suicide prevention is important
Araceli Wence, Whitewater Community Crisis Liaison • September 8, 2025

As you can imagine, suicide is not a pleasant topic to discuss, it is not a fun thing that people are...

Kiraly runs with the ball during UW-Whitewater's 7-0 win V.S. UW-Stout.
Kiraly seeks goal to beat own record
Bleron Grajçevci, Men's Sports Editor • September 7, 2025

While many players strive for success during their time in the UW-Whitewater men’s soccer team, there...

UW-Whitewater Tennis Coach Byron Balkin communicates with UW-Whitewater Men’s Tennis players about their next strategy at the Warhawk Men’s Fall Invite on September 5th, 2025 at the Wangerin Tennis Courts.
From camper to head coach
Luke Poppe, Asst. Men's Sports Editor • September 7, 2025

The UW-Whitewater tennis team enters the upcoming season under new leadership, though their new head...

UW-Whitewater women’s soccer player freshman midfielder Emily Taylor travels the ball up the field to enhance a play against Bethel University on September 1st, 2025 at Fiskum Field.
Despite draw, women’s soccer remains positive
Sadie Elwood, Women’s Sports Journalist • September 8, 2025

UW-Whitewater women’s soccer drew 1-1 against the Marian Sabers Saturday, Sept. 6. It was a close game...

Katie Erb (Center) enters her senior season looking to lead her team to nationals. (Katie Erb)
Katie Erb sets the tone
Evan Boller, Women’s Sports Editor • September 8, 2025

Katie Erb is entering her senior season for both UW-Whitewater track and field as well as cross country....

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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Colorful menus provide a look at the lunch options for every Tuesday this fall.
Whitewater Church feeds the community
Jaylen McGregory, Assistant Community Editor • September 8, 2025

Every Tuesday, First United Methodist Church opens its doors to serve the community a meal and foster...

A Whitewater Common Council meeting was held on September 2nd
Common council holds first September 2025 meeting
Macey Hotz, Community News Journalist • September 8, 2025

Common council members in Whitewater held a meeting Sept. 2 to discuss ongoing developments, public safety...

The future of work in Wisconsin, in six charts
The future of work in Wisconsin, in six charts
Natalie Yahr, Contributor • September 7, 2025

When Wisconsin Watch this spring launched a new pathways to success beat focused on jobs and job training,...

Chris Hardie uses a walk-behind mower to tackle several acres of lawn.
Confused about Labor Day
Chris Hardie, Contributor • September 7, 2025

Labor Day has come and gone, marking what many celebrate as the last blast of summer. Technically...

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Founded 1901
Founded 1901