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A collection of Whitewater’s Chambers Singers, Choir Concert, and Symphony Orchestra perform “A World of Joy” arranged by Cary Fry.

Sounds of the season

Ivy Steege, Arts & Rec Editor
December 12, 2022
Nadlia Wolowik, as the the pilot in Grounded, contemplates her pregnancy after a short-fling with a man from her hometown.

An afar war seen up close

Ivy Steege, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor
December 4, 2022
Mike Papp (Left) presses his attack on Whitewater senior James Kelley (Right)

Fencing Club hosts first-ever tournament

Ivy Steege, Arts & Rec Editor
November 28, 2022
Pictured above are three of the pieces John Koebler displayed in the WAA Members’ Showcase.

Whitewater Arts Alliance 2022 Members’ Show

Ivy Steege, Arts & Rec Editor
November 28, 2022
performance from Orfeo and Euridice

Welcome to the Opera!

November 20, 2022
In order to compost this year’s Halloween pumpkins, Caroline French smashes them at Sustainability Office’s Fall Fest. The office holds a pumpkin smashing event yearly.

BeLEAFing in sustainability

Ivy Steege, Arts & Rec Editor
November 13, 2022
Alumni Tyler King demonstrates a newly designed facial capture helmet with Faceware Tech.

UWW Alumni lights up the big screen

Ivy Steege, Arts & Rec Editor
November 6, 2022
After a trip to the pumpkin patch, graduate student Molly Burger and her girlfriend Kelsey Pacetti proudly show off their jack-lanterns while wearing Halloween pajamas.

Pumpkins with a history

Ivy Steege, Assist. Lifestyle Editor
October 30, 2022
Ultimate frisbee team assembles together.

[Photo] Ultimate frisbee brings home first trophy since 2018

October 23, 2022
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[Photo] Send Silence Packing

October 16, 2022
Just in time for the chilly season, UWW student Ethan Wyland tries to choose a cuddly companion from Kit’s Knits at the Whitewater City Market.

Fall at the farmers market

Ivy Steege and Aurora Schock
October 9, 2022
Peter Boie asks for audience volunteers during the Summoning Spirits show in the University Center on Oct. 6th, 2022.

Do you believe in ghosts?

Ivy Steege, Journalist
October 9, 2022
Resident of Beloit, WI Shelly Cronin dives for the ball during the 7th match of the UWW Pickleball Tournament. This was Cronin’s first time competing at an event at UW-Whitewater.

Pickleball Club hosts first tournament of the year

Ivy Steege, Journalist
October 2, 2022
At the 2022 Hammer Golden Eagle Invite, newly-appointed coach Brandon Mooney observes Sophomore Kyle Muth as he completes a spare.

Men’s bowling flashes potential under new coach

Ivy Steege, Arts & Rec Editor
September 25, 2022
A hoard of audience members dance on stage while José Valentino Ruiz as the artist wraps up the final song for the evening.

‘Love’ creates a spectacular show

Ivy Steege, Journalist
September 18, 2022
Self portrait by Dr. Xiaohong Zhang

Vivacity matters in teaching

Ivy Steege, Arts and Recreation Editor
September 11, 2022
Karolyn Alexander paints in her studio, where she creates everything from acrylic abstract, water paintings, and more.

Women of many talents

Ivy Steege, Arts and Recreation Editor
September 4, 2022
The UW-Whitewater Trumpet Ensemble is seen here performing Gasconade Fanfare by Amy Dunker at the Trumpet Studio Recital at Light Recital Hall Mar. 18 2022.

Exciting season ahead in the arts

Ivy Steege, Arts and Recreation Editor
September 4, 2022
Tricia Clasen, interim dean of the College of Integrated Studies, moves to music even though a well-thrown pitch could plunge her into a ball pit at Fall Fest on the UW-Whitewater at Rock County campus on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)

UW-W at Rock County dean appointed

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
May 2, 2022
Brianna Johnson, left, a mathematics education major from Milwaukee, and her sister Anna Melamed celebrate outside the Williams Center after commencement on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (UW-Whitewater photos/Craig Schreiner)

A special spring commencement

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
May 1, 2022
General Purpose Revenue funding for UW System schools per full-time equivalent student 2011-2020.

Whitewater receives least funding in entire UW System

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
April 24, 2022
Robin Witt and Alyssa Hintz present a Department of Biochemistry project at the UW System Symposium for Undergraduate Research during a poster session in the Hamilton Room of the University Center Friday, April 22, 2022.

The future of research

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
April 24, 2022
After asking a student how much their bag of food weighs, junior Autumn Walker writes the number down to keep track for the pantry.

Food pantry provides

April 17, 2022
WSG President Davin Stavroplos expresses his confidence in backing Dr. Robin Fox as the new Interim Provost.

Campus thanks former interim chancellor

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
April 17, 2022
WSG President Keshawn Williams warms up the crowd gathered in preparation for the event.

Students rally for equal rights

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
April 10, 2022
UW-W student Zoey Pfaffly says she will continue to wear a mask in social gatherings to protect her loved ones who are immunocompromise.

UW-W nixes mask requirement in classrooms

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
April 3, 2022
Executive Board Members of the Whitewater Student Government watch as the live screening of Monday’s meeting gets set up.

Student government creates group to prevent sexual misconduct

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
April 3, 2022
After a round of handshakes and thank-you’s, the IMPACT Executive Board (front row) and UWW Administrators (back) take time to reflect on a successful meeting.

Administrators address LGBTQ+ student concerns

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
March 27, 2022
In the midst of 2022 Spring training, the Wells East staff eats dinner at Drumlin Dining Hall with RJ Mitchell at the head of the table.

Grad student grows in new housing role

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
March 27, 2022
Alumna Kelly Hedmark (right) and her friend Leah Koppelmann pose after their graduation from UW-Whitewater.

UW-W alumna victim of suspected murder-suicide

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
March 13, 2022
Teaching pay level restored for faculty

Teaching pay level restored for faculty

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
March 13, 2022
Members of the Whitewater Student Government address their praises and concerns surrounding the Student Life Advancement Act of 2022.

Student Life Advancement Act passes

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
March 6, 2022
Sophomore Caleb Gough aims to hit the cue ball against a striped ball during a game of pool with junior Steve Tbojevic in the Warhawk Alley.

What makes UW-W campus the best?

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
March 6, 2022
Freshman Joshua Stoughton squeezes a stress ball to maintain regular blood flow during his first donation at UW-Whitewater Tuesday, Feb. 22 in the University Center Hamilton Room.

Whitewater steps up during national blood shortage

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor
February 27, 2022
Speakers Argue (left) and Wojcik (right) share the stage at the end of the event to answer remaining questions students may have.

Communication fraternity hosts Alumni Night for majors

February 20, 2022
UW-W student Andi Britton gives her romantic partner, Mackenzie O’Connor, a piggy-back ride during a hike.

What Valentine’s Day means to the LGBTQ+ community

Ivy Steege, Journalist
February 13, 2022
The team poses in front of the lanes at the South Point Bowling Plaza in Las Vegas, NV while attending the USBC Open Championships in 2021.

Coach finishes final season for men’s bowling team

Ivy Steege, Journalist
February 6, 2022
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