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Gasland – Thousands of Americans have sold their land to energy companies; the documentary ‘Gasland’ shows the risks of fracking

October 3, 2012

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process by which companies forcibly extract fossil fuels from underground deposits. Experts say the process pumps several million gallons of water and metric tons of chemicals and sand into a well to shatter rock formations and force fossil fuels to the surface. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 specifically exempts companies from reporting what chemicals they use to mine these wells.

Student uses experience as bag boy for invention

September 26, 2012

Senior Andrew Hoeft used to wander the aisles of the grocery store he worked at checking for expiring products. Tired of roaming, he decided to simplify the process.

Address serves as bridge between students and college

September 26, 2012

After considering a student body request to view the big picture, the College of Business and Economics hosted its first State of the College Address last Wednesday. It was organized by the Dean’s Advisory Council to inform students of priorities of the College and changes they can expect to see. This included a new curriculum, a revised mission statement and a campaign to improve the College’s reputation as an elite business school.

Sales Institute to bring jobs to campus

September 26, 2012

When asked what the Sales Institute of Excellence will offer students, Professor of Marketing James Pletier spelled it out, “J-O-B-S.” Since its approval in February, the Institute has established certification programs in collaboration with almost 20 companies, which want students to fill jobs and internships.

Google project spawns web application

September 19, 2012

A giant, featureless shape. That is what represented UW-Whitewater on Google maps before a team of four students transformed it. Last spring alumni Chris Berryman, Jimmy Gardner, Amanda Kretschmer and Audrey Salerno placed third in a map-making contest sponsored by Google.

Dougan describes the business mind

September 19, 2012

Ask professor and Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization faculty adviser William Dougan to describe the entrepreneurial spirit and he will compare it to architecture and evangelism.

Web entrepreneurs fill niche market

September 12, 2012

In 2010, Nicole Kringer and Erin Manders founded KnotaGeek LLC, a small web-based business that specializes in producing handmade accessories. The co-founders pursued this venture with no business background and make every piece of merchandise themselves.

In the know with CEO: Fink reflects on team building

September 12, 2012

President of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, CEO, sophomore Dan Fink, has been a businessman for years. From a chain of lemonade stands in his youth to refurbishing MacBooks in high school with a partner at Mac Bros., Fink has seen his share of successes and failures. Regardless of the outcome, one thing he said has always been at the core is finding the right team for the job.

Business goes global with new major

September 5, 2012

On June 7 the Wisconsin Board of Regents approved an international business major for UW-Whitewater. Starting this semester, business students will be able to broaden their learning experience with cross-cultural flair.

Chemistry student earns esteemed Goldwater Scholarship

September 5, 2012

Over the summer, junior chemistry student, Marie Nider, was one of six Wisconsin undergraduate students to win the Barry Goldwater Scholarship. This was the first in the school’s history. “It felt great to win this, but I have to give credit to the chemistry department for pushing me to apply and to Dr. Chan, who has been my mentor the whole way through,” Nider said.

Introducing the Royal Purple business section

August 28, 2012

The Royal Purple staff is excited to announce the addition of a business section to the paper beginning this fall semester. With a focus on business, science and technology, this section is meant to...

Men’s rugby team falls in round of eight at nationals

May 9, 2012

There will be no repeat for the men’s club rugby team. The Warhawks’ road to last season’s 7-3 win over Middlebury in the national championship began in Cottage Grove, but that was where the journey ended this season.