Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Testimonial: Study abroad program changed my life

Testimonial: Study abroad program changed my life

February 4, 2015

  Feb. 4, 2015 I knew before I even got to college I wanted to study abroad. Traveling has always been one of my biggest dreams, and I knew college was the perfect place to accomplish that goal. I...

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...

Willie the Warhawk mascot

The person behind the mask: A day in the life of a Willie the Warhawk mascot

December 4, 2013

  Dec. 4, 2013 By Bethe Croy   Willie the Warhawk is most often seen giving high-fives, dancing around and getting students pumped up at a variety of athletic events, parades and...

Campus radio station serves students, community

Campus radio station serves students, community

November 13, 2013

  Nov. 13, 2013 By Bethe Croy   You won’t hear today’s “top hits” on the campus radio station very often. In fact, 91.7 FM The Edge prides itself on having a unique sound...

Rhonda Ko

Lessen the stress

November 6, 2013

  Tae Kwon Do class allows time for fun   By Bethe Croy   Before coming to campus, many students imagine being able to take whatever classes they want; however, after attending...

Photo illustration by Royal Purple staff.

Snoozing and losing

September 11, 2013

By Bethe Croy   In college, students have to make time for many things such as class, homework, projects, student organizations, work and socializing with friends. With such a busy lifestyle,...

Men walk in heels to raise awareness

April 24, 2013

Participants from the Whitewater community, including students on campus, will join together today at 6 p.m. to raise sexual assault awareness with the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. Walk A Mile in...

UW-Whitewater students anticipate their week off

UW-Whitewater students anticipate their week off

March 20, 2013

What are your plans for Spring Break?  “I’m going home and hanging out with my best friend who has the same spring break.” -James Sheets, freshman     “I’m going hiking...

UW-Whitewater students take the plunge into freezing water

UW-Whitewater students “take the plunge” into freezing water

February 20, 2013

  Freezing temperatures, ice cold water and hundreds of people willing to brave them both gathered for the annual Polar Plunge event hosted by Special Olympics Wisconsin last weekend. The event...

Wisconsin Transit Week promotes public transportation

Wisconsin Transit Week promotes public transportation

February 6, 2013

This week, Wisconsin is celebrating Wisconsin Transit Week to help raise awareness for the importance of public transportation across the state. Although it has been celebrated in years past, this is...

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