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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

‘No Right or Wrong Process’

‘No Right or Wrong Process’

Brad Allen, Managing Editor January 29, 2018

In the untimely events of students’ deaths, the processes of setting arrangements and assisting those on campus during the grieving process are handled chiefly by two entities. “University Health...

'People should not feel ashamed'

‘People should not feel ashamed’

Brad Allen, Managing Editor January 29, 2018

Overcoming an eating disorder is a more complicated issue than some people might think. Thankfully, an upcoming event on campus can educate and enlighten students on the matter. Speaker and author Ryan...

Mixing business and friendship

Mixing business and friendship

Brad Allen, Managing Editor January 22, 2018

A University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student has blended business and friendship as a means of helping to pay for his college education. Sophomore Michael Raemisch and longtime friend Brady Reigstad...

Entrepreneurs ‘Go Nutz’ for local business

Hannah Jewell, Staff Reporter January 22, 2018

Alumnus Richard Guidry, 27, and current Whitewater senior, Leigh Olszewski, 23, have broken the status quo to fulfill their dream of opening two businesses: a donut shop and a farm. Guidry, an integrated...

UW-W Police Services conducted active shooter training in January, as shown in this January photo. Further training sessions were held in early March

‘It will Ultimately Save More Lives’

Brad Allen, Managing Editor January 22, 2018

Four police officers advanced down the corridors of Hyland Hall behind the cover of a riot shield, checking each classroom for potential threats. The officer holding the shield commanded a man wearing...

Crossroads of thought

Nicole Aimone and Brad Allen December 13, 2017

Failure to accommodate to Native American students, violence against women and queer identity within in Shakespeare’s works were among a range of topics students touched on during the first annual Language...

A group of 150 students and professionals visited Washington, D.C. to meet with representatives to ask them find a non-partisan solution for replacing DACA.

UW-W student joins advocacy effort in Washington, D.C.

Brad Allen, Managing Editor October 9, 2017

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater sophomore student Oscar Perez joined a group of 150 students and professionals in Washington, D.C. last week to meet with Congressional representatives to ask them find...

DREAMers by the numbers

Brad Allen, Managing Editor September 27, 2017

According to 2016 data compiled by the Migration Policy Institute, approximately 14,000 people in Wisconsin are eligible for DACA – 10,000 immediately eligible, 2,000 solely for educational purposes...

A’viands’ transition marked by growing pains, positive response

A’viands’ transition marked by growing pains, positive response

Brad Allen, Managing Editor September 19, 2017

Any transition has its ups and downs, but many say they feels it’s overall been a great conversion into the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for A’viands, which began its food service contract through...

Many farms rely on immigrant workers, some of whom are undocumented citizens. Some are concerned that deportations could leave farms shorthanded.

Should immigrant workers fear ICE?

Brad Allen, Biz & Tech Editor May 3, 2017

The United States government is not “rounding up illegal immigrants,” some officials say, but many farm workers – some of whom are undocumented citizens – still hold fears regarding the prospect...

This graphic shows how some local businesses were impacted by several events over this past weekend, including Spring Splash, State Solo & Ensemble and several sporting events.

Multiple events cultivate stronger sales

Brad Allen, Biz & Tech Editor May 3, 2017

Rainy weather and every student residence being on lockdown did not deter an economic boost for some local businesses. This wasn’t the first time, either. In the March 8 edition of The Royal Purple,...

This bar graph shows the recyclable items that UW-Whitewater students recycle the most. Paper is the most recycled item.

Survey finds drop with recycling trend

Brian Schanen and Katie Zwiefelhofer, Contributors May 3, 2017

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students’ positive attitude towards recycling efforts does not appear to line up with behavioral intent regarding waste products, a public opinion course survey has...

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