Bleed Purple Archives - Royal Purple

Student veteran finds inspiration in ‘bleeding purple’

Emily Lepkowski, News Editor

May 3, 2017

Twenty nine year-old nontraditional student David Sackett came to UW-Whitewater because of his brother but stayed because of the people. The California native’s dream was to go to Berkley, however, in giving Whitewater a ‘shot,’ Sackett found his way at UW-W and will now be giving the commencement ...

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Sports

Pro Day gives DIII football players chance to showcase talent in front of scouts and coaches

Carter Secor, Assistant Sports Editor

March 13, 2020

For senior football players who are looking to continue their athletic careers at the professional level, a Pro Day is their best shot to get exposure and eyes on them from...

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Opinions

UW-W should refund or waive housing and meal plan fees

March 13, 2020

As the Covid-19 virus continues to spread colleges, including UWW, have told students to pack up and go home for an extended spring break before a mandatory few weeks of online...

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