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A campaign flag was placed at the top of an evergreen tree near Hyland Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus on Wednesday. Sept. 2.

[Photo] Election flag under investigation

Katie Childs, Assistant News Editor
September 13, 2020
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student and Hawk Squad member Maddie Neuser (left) adds additional purple paint to a painting tray while Freshman Ryan Waln (right) continues to paint Warhawk Drive nearby.

[Photo] Leaving Your Mark On Campus

Carina Lopez, News Editor
September 6, 2020
Photographer Dane Sheehan takes a self portrait wearing the new UW-Whitewater Warhawks mask.

[Photo] UW-Whitewater Face Covering Policy

August 30, 2020
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Sophomore Chloey Menarek (second from right) is assisted by family members while moving personal belongings into Ma’iingan Hall during Extended Drop Only Move-In on Aug. 22. Click through the slideshow for more move-in photos.

[Photo] Extended fall move-in slideshow

August 30, 2020
Senior Mike Tortorice has his hand raised in victory after a previous match this season. The senior was headed to the national tournament before it was cut short.

[Photo] Wrestling team left wondering what could have been

Carter Secor, Assistant Sports Editor
April 20, 2020
Downtown Whitewater businesses turn to alternative plans in response to Gov. Tony Evers’ safer at home order that lasts until May 26, 2020.

[Photo] Restaurants make essential changes

Makayla Fedler, Assistant Biz & Tech Editor
April 20, 2020
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[Photo] University arts adapt to virtual environment

Calahan Steed, Journalist
April 20, 2020
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[Photo] Arby’s ready to serve Whitewater

Makayla Fedler, Assistant Biz & Tech Editor
March 13, 2020
Elisha Krauss speaks to students about the need for broader free speech rights.

[Photo] College Republicans host Elisha Krauss

Owen Novy, Journalist
March 13, 2020
Sara Linares and Mia Wurgaft participate in the American Shakespeare Center Musical Program

[Photo] Fairhaven musical program

March 13, 2020
Cheapshotz offered many specials and specialty drinks for St. Patrick’s Day.

[Photo] Cheapshotz parties for St. Pat’s

Kyle Olson, Journalist
March 13, 2020
Equan Ards dunks the ball for the Warhawks at Kachel Fieldhouse.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball finishes bottom

Kyle Olson, Journalist
March 2, 2020
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[Photo] Best of Whitewater Results

March 10, 2020
Zach Ingraci speaks during refugee lecture.

[Photo] Salam Neighbor

Leo Cagnazzo, Assistant News Editor
March 9, 2020
Forward Brian Wofford takes a shot during a home game this season. He led the team to two wins in the Edinboro tournament.

[Photo] Wheelchair Basketball wins in Edinboro

Calahan Steed, Journalist
March 9, 2020
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[Photo] En Fuego dances into Whitewater

Makayla Fedler, Assistant Biz & Tech Editor
March 9, 2020
Stefan Sagmeister speaks on the importance of beauty at Young Auditorium.

[Photo] Beauty isn’t always in the eye of the beholder

Olivia Enriquez, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor
March 9, 2020
Artanya Wesley addresses the Student Affairs Budget.

[Photo] Looking into Student Affairs

Leo Cagnazzo, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2020
Vanessa Olinger stabalizes herself on the balance beam during her performance. She finished with a score of 9.450.

[Photo] Gymnastics honors seniors in win over La Crosse

Carter Secor, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
Becky Raeder (Left) scrambles for the loose ball in the semifinal loss to UW-Oshkosh. She finished with five points and two assists in what could be her last home game in Warhawk colors.

[Photo] Women’s hoops stunned by home loss to rivals

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
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[Photo] UW-W Wrestling sends four to nationals

March 2, 2020
Jonathan Roberts is an avid advocate for the environment. Roberts also works in the Sustainability Office as a sustainability assistant.

[Photo] Campus commits to helping the environment

February 24, 2020
The men of Delta Chi Fraternity pose for a photo after the announcement of the overall winners for 2020 Greek Week.

[Photo] UW-W celebrates 2020 Greek Week

February 24, 2020
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[Photo] Slam Poet inspires audience

Olivia Enriquez, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor
February 24, 2020
The womens basketball team celebrates winning their ninth regular season conference championship after their win over Oshkosh.

[Photo] Conference Champions

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
February 24, 2020
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[Photo] Lt. Gov. stresses importance of Black History Month

Ryan Dietrich, Journalist
February 24, 2020
The Warhawks have benefited from strong leadership from Becky Raeder (13) all season. She’ll need synergy with Yssa Sto. Domingo (3) to take down UW-Oshkosh coming up Wednesday, Feb. 19.

[Photo] Women’s hoops one game away from league title

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
February 17, 2020
Freshman Austin Gates has been a 3-point threat for the Warhawks all season, and his shot with 2:10 left in the game broke a tie late in the fourth quarter. He finished with a career-high nine points against Platteville.

[Photo] Men’s basketball falls twice at home

Ryan Dietrich, Staff Writer
February 17, 2020
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students Sarah Keller and Brady Janquart dance to the Wisconsin Jazz Educators Network.

[Photo] Campus swings into Valentine’s Day

Kylie Jacobs, Biz & Tech Editor
February 17, 2020
The Warhawks kept the Miner’s Axe again this season, beating UW-Platteville to earn the ceremonial trophy.

[Photo] Warhawk Football looks forward after coming up short in 2019 Stagg Bowl

Carter Secor, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2020
Zach Rogney shakes hands with potential employer, Jan Froelich.

[Photo] UW-Whitewater hosts a three-day career fair

Calahan Steed, Journalist
February 17, 2020
Chancellor Watson cheers on faculty and staff member accomplishments awarded during the State of the University address.

[Photo] State of the University addresses recent budget concerns

Olivia Storey, News Editor
February 10, 2020
Bailey Kale drives to the hoop in the game against Stevens Point on Feb. 5.

[Photo] Men’s hoops just short on upset

Ryan Dietrich, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2020
Brock Grosinske (5) brings the ball up the court in front of Jake Martin (0) against Turner on Tuesday at home. Martin finished with 19 points.

[Photo] Whippets struggle against top competition

Carter Secor, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2020
Senior Becky Raeder (13) drives past Suzanne Gilreath to score a basket at the Kohl Center in November. She celebrated Senior Day, along with Megan Corcoran, during halftime of the game against UW-River Falls

[Photo] UW-Whitewater athletes honored during Senior Day win over UW-River Falls

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
February 10, 2020
Becky Raeder drives to the hoop in a game at Kachel Fieldhouse. She finished with fives points and four assists against UW-La Crosse.

[Photo] Warhawks basketball gets revenge with win over second place team

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Sophomore Bailey Kale takes a shot over the La Crosse defense. The Warhawks lost, 78-84.

[Photo] Hoops steam ahead

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Syndey Rossow raced in three events, including the 60m Hurdles. She took 14th place with a time of 9.59, missing out on finals by 0.43 sec.

[Photo] Women’s track takes 8th at home

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Guest speaker Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. speaks to attendees about the importance of MLK and his goals for change in the future.

[Photo] Celebrating the work and heart of MLK

Olivia Storey, News Editor
January 27, 2020
Brock Grosinske drives to the hoop in the game against Big Foot. The Whippets got the win - their second of the week.

[Photo] Whippets Basketball records two wins

Carter Secor, Journalist
January 27, 2020
Guest speaker Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. speaks to attendees about the importance of MLK and his goals for change in the future.

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Sophomore Veronica Kieres (15) drives to the hoop off a screen by senior Becky Raeder (13) in the game against Platteville.

[Photo] Women’s hoops takes down Platteville before Oshkosh snaps winning streak

January 27, 2020
Trevon Chislom squares up for the tipoff to begin overtime. The Warhawks tied the game late in the fourth quarter, forcing overtime. However, they ran out of gas allowing La Crosse a 9-0 run in the last period of play.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball loses OT heartbreaker to La Crosse

Ross Guyette, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2020
Warhawk seniors pose with coach Guinn to commemorate Senior Night.

[Photo] Regular season comes to close, Senior Night brings 100th win for Guinn

Ross Guyette, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2019
Savannah Curtis breaks away from the defense during a 2-0 win.

[Photo] Women win last 11 games

Corey Moen, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2019
Quinn Meinerz (#77) clears the way for Zach Oles (#5) against No. 19 UW-Platteville as Head Coach Kevin Bullis (left) watches on.

[Photo] Meinerz plans offseason in Ontario

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
December 2, 2019
The Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Whitewater Symphony Orchestra all performed together. at the 25th annual Gala Holiday Concert Saturday, Dec. 7.

[Photo] Gala Holiday Concert

Danielle Kronau, Arts & Rec Editor
December 9, 2019
Pictured from right to left: Career and Leadership Development Director Ron Buchholz with two customer service associates, Ben Boland and Aleyah Coleman. The three sit in the Career and Leadership Development office, ready to help students achieve current and future successes.

[Photo] Career and Leadership Development offers services for graduating seniors

Brayden Lantta, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2019
Piper Miles rolls her ball down Warhawk Alley in front of teammates during practice for the Dec. 7 event.

[Photo] Bowling team places 5th in Addison, Illinois tournament

December 9, 2019
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater held its Annual Holiday Gala and Concert on Saturday, Dec. 7. The event, held in Young Auditorium, is the premiere concert for the seasonal music offerings.

[Photo] University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Gala Holiday Concert, Dinner and Silent Auction

December 9, 2019
Junior QB Max Meylor hurdles a defender on his way to the endzone. He rushed for 3 touchdowns on the season, including the final score against UMHB on Saturday, Dec. 7. Meylor has also thrown for 800 yards this year.

[Photo] Warhawks down defending champs, return for Semifinal

Ross Guyette, Ethan Maurice, and Carter Secor
December 9, 2019
Fat Jacks on Main Street in Whitewater added a fun Tuesday night trivia event that includes different trivia suited to every interest. The uptick in visitors to the restaurant for trivia has also proven to be profitable revenue-wise. The business has seen a 50 percent increase in sales since the change.

[Photo] Fat Jack’s revamps weeknights with trivia and fun

Andrew Constantine, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2019
Assistant Professor in the college of education - Courtney Luedke.

[Photo] Faculty Research showcase

Danielle Kronau, Arts & Rec Editor
December 2, 2019
Sophomore Kale Bailey shoots from outside against Ripon College. Bailey finished with 8 points and 8 assists.

[Photo] Basketball continues to lose, needs to rebound

Ross Guyette, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2019
Senior wide receiver Justin Prostinak enters the endzone after returning a punt for a touchdown to go up 17-0 in the first quarter against Wartburg.

[Photo] Survive and Advance, Hawks into Quarterfinal

Ross Guyette, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2019
Jeromie Meyer takes a 3-point shot early in the first half against Illinois.

[Photo] Wheelchair Basketball wins big at home tournament

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
December 2, 2019
Alpha Gamma Delta’s 2nd Annual Block Out Hunger volleyball tournament first place team poses for a championship photo.

[Photo] UW-W Greeks Block Out Hunger

Brenda Echeverria, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2019
Sergeant Richard Harris delivers a presentation to attendees of the Women of Valor exhibit on Veteran’s Day.

[Photo] Embracing veteran Women of Valor

Danielle Kronau, Arts & Rec Editor
November 18, 2019
James Fox (12) rushes off the bench to congratulate James Burks III (3) after a tough period of play. Burks III scored 11 points and pulled down seven rebounds between both of the weekend games.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball opens season

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
November 18, 2019
UW-W sophomore guard Veronic Kieres drives to the hoop against Concordia Chicago. The Cougars played multiple defensive fronts, trying to confuse the Warhawks. It caused turnovers, but also led to baskets.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball tips off season with wins

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
November 18, 2019
Junior forward Anna Brodjian attempts a goal kick in the semifinal game of the WIAC Conference Championship.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer leads again

Kylie Jacobs, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2019
Ice Age Trail National Scenic Trail at South Kettle Moraine.

[Photo] Communities connected through Ice Age Trail

Jackson Mihm, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
November 11, 2019
Erin McNeil splits the UWSP blockers during the first set.

[Photo] Conference Championship slips away from Warhawk VB

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
November 11, 2019
Max Meylor sneaks 18 yards for a touchdown to take 23-10 lead over Blue Devils. The 2nd string QB put up 167 yards and 2 TD’s.

[Photo] Football remains undefeated

Ross Guyette, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2019
After a Goulmouth scramble, Mariano Carini puts the ball into the net for the Warhawks.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer wins Conference Semifinal

Ross Guyette, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
From left to right - Mark Siegenthaler, Michael Hackett, Matt Sintchak, Brad Townsend, Nick Zielinski.

[Photo] Five Times the Jazz

Danielle Kronau, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor
November 4, 2019
UW-W’s Veronica Kieres (15) dribbles past UW-Madison’s Suzanne Gilreath on her way to the basket. The Warhawks struggled offensively at the Kohl Center on Oct. 30, but found their rhythm in the second half.

[Photo] Women’s basketball plays in Madison

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
Alex Peete carries the ball during the game against La Crosse. He was trusted carrying the football for the final four minutes, as La Crosse tried to force fumbles.

[Photo] warhawks tighten grip on wiac championship

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
Warhawk seniors pose with coach Guinn to commemorate Senior Night.

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The Green Card Youth Voices tells the story of youth immigrants during the last two weeks of October.

[Photo] The stories of our youth

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor
October 21, 2019
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