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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Royal Purple ready with fresh look

Nicole Aimone, Editor-in-Chief September 3, 2018

I’ve always viewed the first week of school in September as a breath of fresh air and a new start that allows for growth and change. The Royal Purple and its staff are no exception this fall. Our...

WSG presidential candidate Pasan Samaranayake, right, with running mate Marco Marquez.

Samaranayake, Marquez aim for WSG leadership

Benjamin Pierce, Assistant News Editor April 6, 2018

Pasan Samaranayake could be the next Whitewater Student Government (WSG) president. The junior economics major is running against incumbent candidate Tom Kind in the presidential election, which ends Friday,...

Warhawk alumna strives to change political landscape

Warhawk alumna strives to change political landscape

March 18, 2018

Cassie Steiner is working to change the landscape in politics today. The 2015 graduate of UW-Whitewater’s international studies major hopes to become a politician and continue to bring women into...

Los Angeles Times reporter Sam Quinones presents data and ideas on the issue of heroin use to a crowd of students on March 12 at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

LA native, reporter speaks on heroin use

Benjamin Pierce, Assistant News Editor March 18, 2018

Opioids are taking over the United States. Not a single area across the country isn’t affected by the issue, and that includes Whitewater. Los Angeles native Sam Quinones is an award-winning author...

 University Health and Counseling Services medical assistant Leah Jurgens dances to the tune of a mandolin. Her dress was embroidered with coins, which would make a ringing sound.

Banquet takes Warhawks around the world

Benjamin Pierce, Assistant News Editor March 11, 2018

More than 300 members of the Warhawk family traveled around the world on Friday. Thanks to the International Student Association, they didn’t even have to leave campus to do it. The ISA hosted...

WSG fills seats, keeps one vacant

WSG fills seats, keeps one vacant

Benjamin Pierce, Assistant News Editor February 6, 2018

The shuffle in Whitewater Student Government (WSG) continues. At the first meeting of the spring semester Monday, Jan. 29, the body of senators selected a new speaker, a new parliamentarian and swore...

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