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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...

Fall in love with Whitewater this season

Fall in love with Whitewater this season

Dauntae Green, Managing Editor August 29, 2021

There are plenty of reasons to get out and around town this fall with weekly events happening across the city. The Whitewater community will be hosting many events that are geared toward health, family,...

Effects of university debt

Effects of university debt

Michael Bose, Journalist March 21, 2021

 Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs Taryn Carathers joining the Whitewater Student Government to discuss positive effects of the debt that the university endured.   Carathers first talked...

Flowers, vines, shrubs and more stretch from ceiling to floor in the Tropical Greenhouse of Upham Hall on the UW-Whitewater campus.

Scenery within the greenery

Dauntae Green, Lifestyle Editor January 24, 2021

Have you ever explored the greenhouse on campus? Tucked alongside Upham Hall is a glass house that serves as a garden, a place for community and an important space to study plant biology. Most work is...

Veterans and Service Members Organization

A benefit for veterans

Bradley Burt, Journalist November 8, 2020

While some on campus may not know Amy Moore, veterans certainly do. Moore is the UW-Whitewater veteran benefits coordinator. She helps students navigate the complex paperwork and processes required for...

Ben Boland, Career and Leadership Development customer service associate, poses in this year’s festive Homecoming attire.

Homecoming week arrives at UW-Whitewater

Katie Childs, Assistant News Editor October 18, 2020

The time-honored tradition of Homecoming week at UW-Whitewater begins Oct. 19, bringing with it a slew of events and celebrations tailored to the current state of virtual reality. This year’s theme...

The United Way will be campaigning for donations beginning Oct. 19 for two weeks.

Uniting in support of our community

Dauntae Green, Lifestyle Editor October 11, 2020

In the time we are living through, keeping a job, having enough money and finding your next meal can seem like daunting tasks. Yet all of that can be managed with some help from the United Way of Jefferson...

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