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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
The band Hypnos Jerks perform their opening number inside Jitters Coffeehouse Friday, April 12, 2024 for Edge Fest 2024.

On edge with excitement for Edgefest

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
April 14, 2024
Sammy L. Smith is accused of battery, trespass and disorderly conduct.

Former football player banned from campus is alleged battery suspect

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
April 7, 2024
Trio of losses but twinkle of highlights

Trio of losses but twinkle of highlights

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
April 7, 2024
Members of the UW-Whitewater men’s wheelchair basketball team hold their national championship trophy as they ride in the parade of national champions, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

[Photo] Warhawks celebrate success

Dan Emary, Men's Sports Editor
April 7, 2024
Whitewater Men’s Basketball huddling up in Kachel Gymnasium before the game Vs. UW-Stout Saturday, Feb 3.

Finding the next great teacher

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
March 24, 2024
A view of Winther Hall March 13, 2024.

Major renovations ahead for educational buildings

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
March 17, 2024
Dale’s Bootery displays a wide variety of boots, including hiking and working boots from a number of brands.

Right shoes, right feel

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
February 5, 2024
A group of neo-Nazis shine the image of a swastika onto the side of Knilans Hall the evening of Sunday, Jan. 21.

Neo-Nazis on campus

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
January 21, 2024
Dom Schuleter jumps off the blocks at the beginning of a UW-Whitewater Swim and Dive team race.

Winter wake up call for swim

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
December 10, 2023
Sophomore Daniel Keller swims the 100 breaststroke at a dual meet against Illinois Institute of Technology.

Swim and Dive sees record broken

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
December 3, 2023
Derick Riese looking at Anthony Cerullis art

History from another view

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
November 26, 2023
Cole Yocum plays very strong defensively against Wheaton during the second round playoff matchup to help lead the Warhawks to a victory

Football holds on, headed to quarterfinals

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
November 26, 2023
Students sit at tables as they shape their clay into their art pieces in the Warhawk Connection Center inside the UC Nov. 14, 2023.

Shaping up to be fun

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
November 19, 2023
A player hits a groundstroke as she and her partner compete in a mixed doubles tournament inside the Kachel Fieldhouse in Whitewater, Nov. 11, 2023.

Pickleball sweeping the nation

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
November 12, 2023
Ben Palmer performs on the stage in the UC Down Under, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023

Fake accounts, real laughs

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
October 22, 2023
River Falls High School Marching Band accepts their 4th award of the day - first place in class AAA

High school marching bands perform for gold

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
October 15, 2023
The warhawks, coached by Jace Rindahl, fell short to the eagles in the last second on Saturday afternoon

Mistakes plague Warhawk football in loss

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
October 8, 2023
Josh Stoughton (left) and Parker Olsen post for a celebratory photo after the Milwaukee Press Club Gridiron Awards dinner in the Pfister Hotel May 12, 2023.

Award winning news

Parker Olsen, Editor
October 1, 2023
Reuben Giorgio slices a forehand while playing in the UW-Whitewater Invite.

An Australian in Whitewater

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
September 24, 2023
The Warhawks celebrate in front of their fans in attendance on what was a wet night at Fiskum Field in Whitewater.

Soccer looks to make winning easy

Parker Olsen, Managing Editor
September 10, 2023
Men’s sports 22-23 highlights

Men’s sports 22-23 highlights

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
April 30, 2023
Chase Lindwall goes for a backhand return during his doubles match against Stevens Point on Friday April 14th at Whitewater tennis complex (John Hynst)

Wisconsin teams take on New Jersey

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
April 23, 2023
Senior Quarterback Evan Lewandowski (#10) and Sophomore Drake Martin (#28) work to advance the ball in the UW-Whitewater Vs. UW-River Falls football game Oct. 29th, 2022. (photo Savannah Gellings)

New football coach taking the reins

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
April 16, 2023
David Rubin gets a hit against Loras College at Prucha Field at Jim Miller Stadium on Thursday April 6th

Baseball working to find it

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
April 9, 2023
President and CEO Chad Hershner speaks at a Special Olympics of Wisconsin event. Photo provided by Special Olympics of Wisconsin Director of Communications Jay Messar

Special Olympics excited to come to campus

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
April 2, 2023
Sophomore runner Christian Patzka raises his arms in celebration as he completes a race at the NCAA Division IIl Track & Field Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, March 10 and 11.

Making a name for himself and his school

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Sophomore first base Nick Paget (35) gets ready to hit the ball in Prucha Field Saturday afternoon, April 3, 2022.

Baseball reloads arms to prepare for season

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
March 13, 2023
#15 Delvin Barnstable drives baseline in game against UW-River Falls in the Kachel Fieldhouse on Feb. 20

Basketball upsets its way to Final Four

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
Women’s basketball poses with the WIAC tournament banner after defeating UW-Eau Claire, Christina Patzka stands with his cross country All-American medal and his trophy, Tamir Thomas celebrates a touchdown in the football team’s victory over UW-River Falls.

Best sports highlights of the year

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor & RP Sports Staff
March 5, 2023
Elijah Lambert shoots a layup through contact in Monday nights game against UW-River Falls in the Kachel Fieldhouse.

Basketball wins WIAC, heading to NCAA

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
(left to right) Thomas Oberst, Talen Jourdan, and Benny Guerin getting ready for a rebound on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Kachel Fieldhouse.

Wheelchair hoops shoots for success

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
February 19, 2023
Newly hired UW-Whitewater football head coach Jace Rindahl addresses the media and Warhawk coaches and players inside the Bob Berezowitz Student Athletic Center in a press conference Feb. 9, 2023.

Football names familiar face as head coach

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Graphic by Corbin Giese

Head in the game

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
February 6, 2023
Photo credit: Parker Olsen

Football coaching search is on

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Swimmers dive into the pool after the starting sound in the Williams Center Pool on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

Swim & Dive bids seniors farewell

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Whitewater wins the opening game tipoff against Olivet on December 10, 2022 in Kachel Gymnasium. (left to right) Delvin Barnstable, Carter Capstran, Trevon Chisolm, Miles Barnstable, and Jameer Barker.

Basketball goes cold after hot win

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
January 22, 2023
UW-Whitewater wrestler, Jaritt Shinhoster, gets ready to start off, for the match versus UW-Eau Claire, at the Williams Center.

Despite noise Wrestling comes short

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
December 11, 2022
Jeff Glasbrenner pauses and looks at the mountains surrounding him during a climb.

Pushing the limits

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
UW-Whitewater player number zero, Elijah Lambert, waits to help out teammate, player number twenty-three, Carter Capstran, with offense at the game versus Ripon College, at the Williams Center.

Basketball outlasts Ripon

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
Warhawks special teams huddle up before a play.

Football knocked out of playoffs

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
UW-Whitewater player number zero, Elijah Lambert, gets ready to play on defense, at the game versus North Central College, at the Williams Center.

Basketball’s hot start cools off

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
Chrisitian Patzka looks on as he prepares for a race.

Cross Country keeps working

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
November 6, 2022
Senior Forward Jalen Holley defends the ball from UW-Platteville player Oct. 28th, 2022.

Soccer wins from behind

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
October 30, 2022
Forward Elijah Lambert dribbles the basketball down the court in a home game UW-River Falls Jan. 22, 2022.

Fresh faces join basketball team

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
October 23, 2022
Hunter Hayberger takes a breath of air as he breaks away from the water in a swimming race inside the Williams Center. Photo courtesy of Hunter Hayberger.

Swim & dive looks to rise up

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
October 16, 2022
Will Hamilton, Senior, from Lake Geneva, WI steals the soccer ball, when on defense, from the Macalester player, at the Whitewater vs Macalester soccer game, at Fiskum Field.

Men’s soccer scores like a dream

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
October 9, 2022
Hannah Proctor (#6) and Jenna Weinfurt (#17) jump to block a shot by UW-Plattevilles Claudia Johnson (#10) inside the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena on Oct. 4, 2022.

[Photo] Volleyball wins 11th straight

Mikey Rottier, Women's Sports Editor
October 9, 2022
Perkins Stadium got new turf before the 2021 season. The stadium is one of the largest in Division III and is one of the most scenic in the WIAC.

Athletic facilities are top notch

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
October 3, 2022
Dominic Mudlaff, Sophomore, from Muskego, WI steals the soccer ball from the Alma player, at the Whitewater vs Alma soccer game, at Fiskum Field.

Men’s soccer starts clicking

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
September 25, 2022
Cole Lindwall hits a backhand in a match. Photo courtesy of Cole Lindwall.

Warhawk Tennis led by big names new and old

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
September 18, 2022
Warhawk wide receiver Tyler Holte (#18) runs in for the touchdown against Mary Hardin-Baylor while quarterback Evan Lewandowski, coaches and teammates celebrate on the sidelines of Perkins Stadium Sept. 10, 2022.

Warhawks knock off #1

Parker Olsen, Mens Sports Editor
September 11, 2022
Warhawks mourn loss of beloved basketball player

Warhawks mourn loss of beloved basketball player

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor
September 4, 2022
Junior outfielder Matt Korman (19) gets ready to hit the ball during the game against UW-Stout Sunday afternoon May 1, 2022.

Baseball hits a winning streak

Parker Olsen, Sports 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.

Warhawks fly over Finlandia

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 24, 2022
Sophomore utility Sophia Kinjerski takes a swing to try and earn a hit against the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh at the Van Steenderen Complex Apr. 15, 2022.

Softball falls short against Oshkosh rival

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 17, 2022
Warhawk dance team steps it up

Warhawk dance team steps it up

Parker Olsen, Sports 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.

Introducing new Warhawk football coaches

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 10, 2022
Gymnasts win individual championships

Gymnasts win individual championships

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 3, 2022
Senior pitcher Westin Muir (18) looks on to the crowd as he throws the ball toward the catcher in Prucha Field Sunday April 3, 2022.

Baseball comes out victorious over conference rival

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
April 3, 2022
Members of the UW-Whitewater softball team huddle at the pitchers mound before the start of an inning, during the Warhawks game against the University of Chicago Mar. 27, 2021.

Successful spring break trips for Warhawk Athletics

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
March 27, 2022
Warhawk football wins because of the people

Warhawk football wins because of the people

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
March 13, 2022
Barretto brings global experience to Warhawk tennis

Barretto brings global experience to Warhawk tennis

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
March 13, 2022
Sophomore, all around Kelsey Kollhoff takes to the floor while performing for the WIAC Championships, Saturday evening, March 3, 2022.

Warhawk gymnastics headed back to nationals

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
March 6, 2022
Junior Kylie Jacobs runs hard at the start of the seventh heat of the women’s four hundred meter dash during the “Squig” Converse Invitational in Whitewater on Jan. 29, 2022.

Warhawk athletics striving for equality

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
February 27, 2022
Lindwall gives it all

Lindwall gives it all

Parker Olsen, Sports Editor
February 20, 2022
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