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Founded 1901

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Founded 1901

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Empty sidewalks leading to the UC center on the Whitewater campus.

Where have all the students gone?

Gracia Boley, Photographer November 28, 2022

             

People gather at the UW-Whitewater Warhawk Connection Center to listen to a presentation on the origins of Thanksgiving Nov. 22 2022.

The origin of Thanksgiving

Alicia Dougherty, Campus News Editor November 28, 2022

What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? Perhaps you may think of friends and family gathering at a table of beautifully prepared food or some good old fashioned football. You may also think...

Screenshot taken during the meeting that was held via webex.

Talks of promotions

Libby Nabhan, Campus News Editor November 28, 2022

The main topic for this week's faculty senate was on promotions and how they would affect the faculty and the university as a whole. With an increase in promotions there would need to be an increase in...

Underground Cutz owner Cesar Mendoza cuts a students hair in the Anderson Library lower level November 14, 2022.

Hairstylists give back to hometown

Alicia Dougherty, Campus News Editor November 20, 2022

The owners of  two local hair salons came in as a part of annual Study N’ Style event at Anderson's library lower level. Staff from Underground Cutz and Botanica Beauty Parlour donated their time and...

Speakers from left include Ann Roe, Brienne Brown, and Courtney Hayward, all shown waiting for a question to be asked after giving their individual speeches at the UWW Democrats rally Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Democrats of UWW host candidates, Planned Parenthood speakers

Libby Nabhan, Assist. Campus Editor October 30, 2022

The Democrats of UWW held a rally with Wisconsin leaders Tuesday, Oct. 25 who spoke about the importance of voting in the upcoming election. The guest speakers included Brienne Brown of Whitewater for...

Decorating Dorm Rooms

Decorating Dorm Rooms

Anne Gernetzke, Assistant Arts and Recreation Editor September 11, 2022

UW-Whitewater students are getting creative and finding new ways to express themselves and inspire others in their residence halls.  Statistics major Sydney Groetzinger decorated her dorm room...

Joey Freeman, center, an elementary education major from Minneapolis, Minnesota, plays along at reaching for the mock bait on business student Colby Truckenbrod’s fishing line at a recreational and club sports awareness day on the Wyman Mall near Minneiska Springs on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Truckenbrod, from Wonder Lake, Illinois, competes with members of the UW-Whitewater Fishing Team in national collegiate tournaments.

Club Sports kicks off another year

Anne Gernetzke, Assistant Arts and Recreation Editor September 4, 2022

As the new school year begins, Club Sports at UW-Whitewater are preparing for another busy year following a substantial turn out in 2021.  “Last year, we had roughly 750 Club Sports members across...

A beautiful day on the University of Wisconsin Whitewater’s nature preserve.

Where to enjoy nature’s beauty on campus

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestyle Editor April 17, 2022

The University of Wisconsin Whitewater’s campus is anything but a concrete jungle. With over 1,700 types of trees as well as a flourishing of flowers and herbage, there is rarely a moment where the eyes...

You deserve to be here

‘You deserve to be here’

Cennedy Hoppe, News Editor September 19, 2021

The UW-Whitewater at Rock County Convocation celebrated the start of the semester for the campus at the Kirk Denmark Theatre in the Wells Culture Center Sept. 9. This year's event encouraged the attendees...

Electric scooters ride into Whitewater

Electric scooters ride into Whitewater

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestyle Editor September 12, 2021

It’s not every day that something new and exciting finds itself riding into Whitewater. But ever since it did, electric scooters are now popping up all over camps. The city of Whitewater partnered...

Interim Chancellor Jim Henderson answers a students’ question about his take on diversity and inclusion on campus during Warhawk welcome, Tuesday, August 24th.

Interim chancellor offers stability in uncertain times

Carina Lopez, Assistant News Editor August 29, 2021

Interim Chancellor Jim Henderson discussed university goals moving forward during an in-person “Welcome Warhawks” event, including areas of struggle for the university such as enrollment and budget.  Since...

John Chenoweth the new Provost mingles with fellow professors, students, and guests after the Warhawk Welcome, Tuesday, August 24th.

New year, new provost

Carina Lopez, Assistant News Editor August 29, 2021

The academic year will begin with newly named Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs John Chenoweth. Chenoweth assumed the role on July 1 after the retirement of former Interim Provost Greg Cook.  “I’ve...

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