Founded 1901

Royal Purple
Founded 1901

Royal Purple
Founded 1901

Royal Purple
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Whitewater Student Government President Douglas Bradley III smiles with members of his organization just before his float enters the Homecoming parade in a sea of people, Saturday morning, November 2, 2024.

Homecoming hits the mark

Ky McCombe, Multimedia Manager
November 3, 2024
Students stroll along the sidewalk near Goodhue Hall in the evening amongst the fall leaves, October 2024.

Whitewater’s fall artistry

Ky McCombe, Multimedia Manager
October 27, 2024
RA in Ma'iingan Hall (Resident Advisor) Issac Sawyer tosses a pumpkin shard to one of his friends as they hit it with a bat after the Halloween Havoc event near Ma’iingan Hall patio, Friday afternoon, October 18, 2024.

Pumpkins go out with a smash!

Ky McCombe, Multimedia Manager
October 20, 2024
Sophomore Biology Major Nacyiah Owens and Freshman Psychology major Gina Manefor study by the Minneiska Lounge in the James R. Connor University Center, Sunday September 29, 2024.

September Sunday studying

Ky McCombe, Multimedia Manager
September 29, 2024
Katie Gruber, an Early Childhood Education Major smiles at Impact’s annual crosswalk painting, Tuesday afternoon, September 17, 2024.

Painting pride on Warhawk Drive

Ky McCombe, Multimedia Manager
September 22, 2024
Students fill up the University Center North Mall strip for the annual Involvement Fair, Wednesday afternoon, September 11, 2024.

Involvement Fair goers swarm the North Mall

Ky McCombe and CJ Van Aken
September 15, 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
A group of onlookers wearing eclipse glasses gaze up at the Moon passing the Sun outside of the UW-Whitewater Observatory, April 8, 2024.

Whitewater observes rare eclipse

Parker Olsen and Ky McCombe
April 14, 2024
Whitewater Arts Alliance New Gallery Director Kim Adams (right) and a local volunteer smile for the Whitewater arts community sale, Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2024.

Rummage sale for the arts

Ky McCombe, Multimedia Manager
March 31, 2024
Senior Abbey Cronin picks up a potted plant in the Upham Greenhouse during the From Scraps to Soil: Composting Basics UW-Sustainability event Tuesday evening, March 19, 2024.

Going green this spring

Ky McCombe, Multimedia Manager
March 24, 2024
Senior All-Around Gymnast Kelsey Kollhoff high fives her teammates and coaches as she excels at the bars during a home tournament, February 2024.

Wonderful women

Ky McCombe, Multimedia Manager
March 3, 2024
Freshman All Around Paige Magel hugs Assistant Coach Chloe Edgren as she completes the bars and lands successfully at the Tournament against UW-Stevens Point Blue Devils Saturday Feb. 17, 2024 in the Williams Center.

Jumping into gymnastics

Ky McCombe, Photographer
February 18, 2024
Professor of Women and Gender Studies Ashley Barnes-Gilbert (left) hugs and congratulates Miles Duckert, a senior who is taking a bachelor of science in social work(right) during the Rainbow Celebration of Excellence Thursday afternoon April 28, 2022.

Rainbow celebration of excellence

Ky McCombe, Photographer
May 1, 2022
Junior outfielder Matt Korman (19) gets ready to hit the ball during the game against UW-Stout Sunday afternoon May 1, 2022.

[Photo] Baseball hits a winning streak

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
May 1, 2022
Senior Defensive back Mark McGrath (29) darts across the field escaping from University of Central’s players with the ball Saturday Dec. 4, 2021.

[Photo] Football eyes up next season

Mason Thompson, Assistant Campus News Editor
May 1, 2022
Sophomore first basemam Nick Paget (35) attempts to hit the ball during the home game against Finlandia Saturday afternoon April 23, 2022.

[Photo] Warhawks fly over Finlandia

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 24, 2022
Melee McQueen an Asian American Drag artist flips their hair while they perform on stage during IMPACT’s 13th annual Drag Show the first time in person since the pandemic Thursday night April 7, 2022.

[Photo] Drag queens bring pride to campus

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestyle Editor
April 10, 2022
GYMhawk Abigail Vander Mause climbs up the rope during a class session in the Williams Center Thursday evening, April 14, 2022.

[Photo] GYMhawks helps young tumblers take flight

Mason Thompson, Assistant Campus News Editor
April 17, 2022
Offensive Coordinator for the Quarterbacks Nick Pesik observes the players warm ups during their practice in Perkins Stadium Friday afternoon April 8, 2022.

[Photo] Introducing new Warhawk football coaches

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 10, 2022
Junior outfielder Matt Korman (19) breathes in and gets ready to hit the ball Saturday afternoon, April 3, 2022.

[Photo] Baseball comes out victorious over conference rival

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 3, 2022
The sun shines through the reeds between the James R Connor University Center and the Greenhill Center of the Arts, Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Nature awakens

Ky McCombe, Photography Editor
March 27, 2022
Former Junior Infield Bryan Sturdevant (21) takes a chance at the ball in Prucha Field, Spring 2021.

[Photo] Successful spring break trips for Warhawk Athletics

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
March 27, 2022
If the weather isn’t warm enough, Whiney’s Wine and Beer Haus at the Fuzzy Pig has a quiet and cozy atmosphere where guests can sit by the fireplace enjoying a pairing of pizza and wine.

[Photo] Dine outdoors as weather warms

Briahna LeFave, Business & Technology Editor
March 13, 2022
A St. Patrick’s decorated menu is seen at the Sweetspot Cafe downtown along with it’s St Patrick’s themed menu items, Thursday, March 10, 2022.

St. Patrick’s Day means everything mint

Ky McCombe, Photographer
March 13, 2022
Sophomore, all around Kelsey Kollhoff takes to the floor while performing for the WIAC Championships, Saturday evening, March 3, 2022.

[Photo] Warhawk gymnastics headed back to nationals

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
March 6, 2022
Shawn McCarron who plays Signor Deluso gives Claire Allen some flowers who plays his wife Clara, Tuesday night, Feb. 24, 2022.

[Photo] Shows that shred tradition

Sydney Wojcik, Arts & Recreation Editor
February 27, 2022
Junior media arts major Dalon Williams (right) and junior film studies CJ Hoze (left) take to the stage and perform some dances representing black culture for the annual Black is Beautiful event, Thursday night, Feb. 3, 2022.

[Photo] Black is beautiful

Brooklyn Stevenson, Campus News Editor
February 6, 2022
Senior quarterback Max Meylor gets ready to throw the ball to another team member during the game against DePauw University Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

[Photo] QB Meylor ‘trusts the process’ in shot at pros

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2022
The Warhawks Men’s basketball team huddles and cheers together before the game against the University of Whitworth Saturday, Nov. 13. 2021.

[Photo] Coronavirus halts men’s basketball momentum

Mikey Rottier, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2022
University organizations, decorated cars, floats and lights fill Main Street for the annual Parade of Lights event Friday evening, Dec. 3, 2021.

[Photo] Lighting up lives

Dauntae Green, Managing Editor
December 12, 2021
Christmas lights fill up the entire town including the lights upon the large pine tree in Flat Iron Park Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

Christmas lights are coming to town

Ky McCombe, Photography Editor
December 12, 2021
Senior running back Alex Peete (23) looks to his teammates in a time out during the NCAA semifinals against Mary Hardin-Baylor University from Texas Saturday, Dec.11, 2021.

[Photo] Crusaders’ defense dominates in football semifinal

Sam Strash, Assistant Sports Editor
December 12, 2021
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[Photo] UW-W email transition

Cennedy Hoppe, Business & Technology Editor
December 5, 2021
Senior quarterback Max Meylor (7) jumps over the opposing team and across Perkins Stadium field to score Saturday afternoon Dec. 4, 2021.

[Photo] Warhawks crush Central College

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
December 5, 2021
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