Founded 1901

Royal Purple
Founded 1901

Royal Purple
Founded 1901

Royal Purple
Katie McIlheran

Katie McIlheran, Lead Photographer

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UW-Whitewater Royal Purple Senior Photographer Katie McIlheran will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA) and an emphasis in Marketing.

The fun had on the way

Katie McIlheran, Senior Photographer
May 4, 2025
UW-Whitewater students and guests take a look at eye-catching art pieces created by UW-Whitewater senior fine art students at the BFA Senior Exhibition reception in UW-Whitewater's Crossman Gallery April 29 2025.

[Photo] The story behind fine arts students

Michael Vanderschuit, Arts & Rec. Journalist
May 4, 2025
Gabrielle Javier-Cerulli(Left) Amy Weh(Middle) and Gary Warren Niebuhr(Right) give a talk on their recycled artwork at UW-Whitewater's Roberta's art gallery, April 15, 2025.

[Photo] Upcycled art

Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec. Editor
April 20, 2025
UW-Whitewater students perform at the UW-Whitewater Department of Music Choir concert which included performances from the Harmonia, Concert Choir and Hawk Kor in UW-Whitewater’s Light Recital Hall, April 13, 2025.

[Photo] Voices in harmony, melodies in unity

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor
April 13, 2025
Dancers pose during their performance at the UW-Whitewater DanceScpapes25 put on by the UW-Whitewater College of Arts and Communication and the Department of Theatre/Dance performed in UW-Whitewater’s Barnett Theatre April 2, 2025.

[Photo] A thank you to UW-W Dance

Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec. Editor
April 6, 2025
UW-Whitewater women’s track and field weight thrower finishes a throw during the Karl Schlender Invitational at UW-Whitewater’s D.L.K. Kachel Fieldhouse at Leonard “Squig” Converse Track Jan 25 2025.

UW-Whitewater’s D.L.K. Kachel Fieldhouse at Leonard “Squig” Converse Track is busy with participants at the Karl Schlender Invitational Jan 25 2025.

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.

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.

[Photo] Warhawks wrap up indoor season; outdoor approaches

Michael Hernan, Women’s Sports Asst. Editor
March 24, 2025
UW-Whitewater Warhawks softball player Rhiann Dick pitches against UW-Stout in the second game of the double header at Whitewater’s Van Steenderen Complex Apr. 13 2024.

[Photo] Senior pitcher delivers a lasting impact

Mason Raeck, Women’s Sports Editor
March 16, 2025
2025 Schuh visiting artist Cristina Córdova(middle) speaks to UW-Whitewater students and the Whitewater community on her various works at the Embodied Connections event held at UW-Whitewater’s Greenhill Center of the Arts Atrium on Mar. 13, 2025.

[Photo] Crossman gallery presents Embodied Connections

Isabel Beasley, Arts & Rec. Journalist
March 16, 2025
Cars fill up Main Street parking spots in downtown Whitewater on a sunny Saturday afternoon Mar. 8 2025.

[Photo] The Best of Whitewater 2025

Kayla See, Assistant Community Editor
March 10, 2025
Businesses of downtown Whitewater endure the hustle and bustle of customers on a sunny Saturday afternoon Mar. 8 2025

Temperature’s rising in Whitewater

Katie McIlheran, Photographer
March 10, 2025
UW-Whitewater students put on an opera performance of romance and drama called Dido and Aeneas in UW-Whitewater’s Barnett Theatre, February 20, 2025.

[Photo] Two operas, one night

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor
March 2, 2025
The Tin Man(Karleigh Klietz), Scarecrow(Maddy Ballard), Lion(James Peterson), Dorothy(Serina Soto), and Toto(Leah Lenartowski-Schramm) act out a scene in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Wizard of OZ performed at UW-Whitewater's The Young Feb. 9 2025.

[Photo] Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Missoula

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor
February 9, 2025
UW-Whitewater students try their luck at the roulette table during UW-Whiterwater’s Winterfest Casino night in the University Center, Jan. 31, 2025.

[Photo] Winterfest Casino Night

Joey Gatto, Arts & Rec. Journalist
February 2, 2025
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.

[Photo] Track & field takes first at Karl Schlender Invitational

Michael Hernan, Women’s Sports Asst. Editor
January 26, 2025
UW-Whitewater senior guard Jameer Baker goes up for an aggressive layup against Hope College against senior guard Sam Carlson in the Kachel Fieldhouse Gymnasium Dec. 6, 2024.

[Photo] Watertown roots Warhawks on win

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
December 9, 2024
UW-Whitewater tenor saxophone player Mitchell McCurry plays a solo during the UW-Whitewater Jazz Ensemble II concert in Light Recital Hall, Nov. 12, 2024.

[Photo] Jazz II explores Latin jazz

Olivia Mangan, Arts & Rec. Journalist
November 17, 2024
UW-Whitewater students play their instruments in the JEN Reading Band at UW-Whitewater’s Down Under in the University Center Nov. 6 2024.

[Photo] Jazz with JEN

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor
November 10, 2024
UW-Whitewater special teams player Jackson Fox(#27) kicks an extra point against University of Mary Hardin-Baylor at Whitewater’s Perkins Stadium Sept. 21 2024.

[Photo] Starting on a new foot

Mason Raeck, Assistant Mens Sports Editor
October 27, 2024
UW-Whitewater students gather at the Warhawk Connection Center in UW-Whitewater’s University Center to paint mugs and plates Oct. 22 2024.

[Photo] Destress with painting

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec Assistant Editor
October 27, 2024
UW-Whitewater women’s volleyball player Alayna Jansky about to serve against UW-Stevens Point in Whitewater's Kris Russell Volleyball Arena Oct. 16 2024.

[Photo] Volleyball stunned Wednesday, turns around later

Michael Hernan, Women’s Sports Journalist
October 20, 2024
Scare actor Carrie Pope Mathison, who is dressed as a nun awaits to scare its next person at Shockwave Haunts located at The Fuzzy Pig Oct. 11 2024.

[Photo] Local haunted house delivers ‘shock’ to residents

Josh Stoughton, Managing Editor
October 13, 2024
Employees of Aldi gather outside the new store in Whitewater to cut the ribbon to officially open the store to the public Sept. 19 2024.

International grocer makes grand entrance to Whitewater

Katie McIlheran, Photo Editor
September 22, 2024
UW-Whitewater’s football team lines up on offense as quarterback Jackson Chryst yells a play against University of Mary Hardin-Baylor at Whitewater’s Perkins Stadium Sept. 21 2024.

[Photo] Whitewater turnover trouble

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist
September 22, 2024
UW-Whitewater women’s volleyball player Aubrie Krzus gets ready to serve against Millikin University in UW-Whitewater’s Kris Russell Volleyball Arena Sept. 13 2024

[Photo] Janksy, Evans lead volleyball over Millikin

Gabe Sadoski, Women’s Sports Editor
September 15, 2024
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[Photo] Volleyball using experience as focal point

Ryan Halada, Women’s Sports Assistant Editor
September 2, 2024
UW-Whitewater Warhawk #3 Kate Cleveland pitches against the Rockford Regents in game one of the doubleheader at Whitewater’s Van Steenderen Complex Apr. 25 2024.

[Photo] Volk records 750th win in sweep

Brian Gale, Women’s Sports Journalist
April 28, 2024
Last season, the UW-Whitewater men’s track and field team’s opening outdoor meet was the Rex Foster Twilight meet, which returns April 5.

[Photo] Warhawk runners shine at Meet of Champions

Brian Gale, Women’s Sports Journalist
April 21, 2024
Grape hyacinths sprout and bloom around campus this spring near the Andersen Library, Friday, April 19, 2024.

Flourishing campus flora

Ky McCombe, Katie McIlheran, and Alexa Stirn
April 21, 2024
Polly Stokes played by Makayla Fedler(left) shows her excitement towards boxing to Professor Charlie Sharp played by Core Miller(right) from the production of UW-Whitewater’s Department of Theatre/Dance, The Sweet Science of Bruising directed by Sara J. Griffin performed in UW-Whitewater’s Hicklin Studio Theatre Apr. 19 2024.

[Photo] Fighting show leaves a lasting punch

Josh Stoughton, Arts & Rec Editor
April 21, 2024
UW-Whitewater Warhawks softball player Rhiann Dick pitches against UW-Stout in the second game of the double header at Whitewater’s Van Steenderen Complex Apr. 13 2024.

[Photo] Softball splits Stout doubleheader

Gabe Sadoski, Assistant Women’s Sports Editor
April 14, 2024
Last season, the UW-Whitewater men’s track and field team’s opening outdoor meet was the Rex Foster Twilight meet, which returns April 5.

[Photo] First chance for Warhawk outdoor track

Chase Keller, Assistant Men’s Sports Editor
March 31, 2024
Seen here are prints of Lance Thomas’ artwork from his collection of Signs of Community at a reception held at Whitewater's Art Alliance located on Main Street Mar. 21 2024.

[Photo] Signs as pieces of art in community

Josh Stoughton, Arts & Rec Editor
March 24, 2024
UW-Whitewater Department of Theatre/Dance and music present Pal Joey. Seen here is Pal Joey(center) played by Antonio Parra on stage hosting at his night club in 1940s Chicago shown in Barnett Theatre Feb. 22 2024.

[Photo] Students shine in musical

Katie Zee, Arts & Rec Journalist
February 25, 2024
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