Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

SEAL not extinct but evolving

September 16, 2015

By: Ashley McCallum Lifestyle Editor As of this semester, a familiar group on campus has gone extinct. The former structure of SEAL (Student Entertainment and Awareness Leauge) is gone, but the events...

Off-campus does not have to mean off-budget

Off-campus does not have to mean off-budget

September 3, 2015

Save the Piggy Bank By Ashley McCallum Lifestyle Editor The lease is signed. You have reassured your landlord  you know when garbage day is and you understand “no pets” does include small hamsters....

Local pizza company initiates flour tussle

Local pizza company initiates flour tussle

September 3, 2015

By Ashley McCallum Lifestyle Editor Starin Park resembled the scene of a Thanksgiving dinner gone awry Monday night when students and community members gathered for the second annual Flour Fight Night...

Balance fun and financials; enjoy college

Balance fun and financials; enjoy college

April 8, 2015

April 8, 2015 Royal Purple Staff Opinion As college students, we live in a constant paranoia of our growing debt and tight finances. Yet, at the same time, we are also experiencing some of the most...

Privacy settings aid fearless self-expression

March 11, 2015

March 11, 2015 Royal Purple Staff Opinion As college students preparing to enter the professional work force, we are constantly being warned about the consequences of our actions. Thanks to social...

Stop the stigma: Addressing the ‘F’ word

Stop the stigma: Addressing the ‘F’ word

March 4, 2015

March 4, 2015 Royal Purple Staff Opinion It’s time to talk about the “F” word. That’s right… Feminism. Why do we treat feminism like it’s a bad word? So many people are willing to...

‘Privilege’ exists and you need to check it

‘Privilege’ exists and you need to check it

February 25, 2015

Feb. 25, 2015 Royal Purple Staff Opinion “Check your privilege.” This is a statement many of us have heard, but few recognize the significance of it or take the time to consider what it means....

Stand up, speak out, make a difference

Stand up, speak out, make a difference

February 18, 2015

Feb. 18, 2015 Royal Purple Staff Opinion Gov. Scott Walker proposed a 2015-17  budget plan on Feb. 3 to cut UW System funding by $150 million annually. Since then, there has been a widespread conversation...

The evolution of dating

The evolution of dating

February 11, 2015

Feb. 11, 2015 Royal Purple Staff Opinion Movies, television shows and fiction books teach us what love, dating and relationships are supposed to look like. Guy meets girl by total chance, they hit...

Life-changing events await students abroad

Life-changing events await students abroad

February 4, 2015

Feb. 4, 2015 Royal Purple Staff Opinion Going to college offers students an abundance of opportunities, such as joining various student organizations, getting involved in a fraternity or sorority,...

Obamas free community college pays off

Obama’s free community college pays off

January 28, 2015

Jan. 28, 2015 Royal Purple Editorial Staff Opinion In the State of the Union address last week, President Barack Obama discussed a new plan which would make community college free. Obama said he...

Talk is cheap, but free speech is not

January 21, 2015

Jan. 21, 2015 Royal Purple Editorial Staff Opinion With recent events such as the threats from the Sony hackers due to the release of “The Interview” as well as the attack on the French satirical...

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