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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Student actor Michael Miller playing as Dorante in the play “The Liar” at Hicklin Theatre located in Greenhill Center of the Arts on April 23, 2026.

The show must go on

Karissa Dieterich, Asst. Arts & Rec. Editor April 27, 2026

What begins as a simple audition often develops into weeks of rehearsal, challenges and growth. While all productions face challenges, “The Liar” was different. Many cast members faced difficulties...

From left to right, Co-department chairperson Jared Janovec, Crossman Gallery director Ashley Gimmig, and Dean Mike Dugan attended the reception of the BA & BSE Senior Show April 7 at the Crossman Gallery.

Showcasing lasting art

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Editor April 13, 2026

The Crossman Gallery hosts many art exhibits throughout the fall and spring semesters. Showing students, community members and faculty how many different forms of art there are. These pieces range from...

Jazz Ensemble II performs at Light Recital Hall on April 18th, 2025.

Center of the Arts undergoing renovations

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Editor March 30, 2026

The Center of the Arts (CA) holds a lot of history from its creation in 1971, as the building has seen generations of art students perfect their craft. This year brings a new renovation to music students....

UW-Whitewater students performing in Symphony Orchestra at Greenhill Center of the Arts Mar 18, 2025.

A fresh baton

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Editor March 23, 2026

Spring brings a fresh start. As the flowers start to rise from the soil, so does the energy surrounding nature. The vibrant colors are soon to be seen decorating fields and trees, eliminating the dreariness...

Jazz one ensemble performs at Elmhurst’s 59th annual Jazz Festival on Feb. 28, showcasing Whitewater’s jazz performance after jazz two performed earlier.

More than the music

Kassie Baggett, Campus News Editor March 2, 2026

As the first notes filled the Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel in Elmhurst, Illinois, Feb. 27, the moment carried more than just a melody. For the women on stage, the performance represented something larger,...

A night for everyone

Kassie Baggett, Campus News Editor February 23, 2026

You may have seen its adaptation on Netflix, but “The Prom” was showcased in UW-Whitewater’s own Barnett Theatre Feb. 20. “The Prom” is a comedic musical about four Broadway stars who travel...

An onlooker examining the many art pieces at the Regional Youth Art Month Show on Feb. 8, 2025.

Art is all around

Karissa Dieterich, Journalist February 2, 2026

As the chilly air and icy ground persist into the new semester, the abundance of entertainment coming this spring is bound to warm you up. Whether you’re interested in major theatrical productions or...

Mitchell McCarty is seen playing with his quartet for the conference on the far right, holding and playing the tenor saxophone.

Traveling to learn

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Editor January 26, 2026

The Center of the Arts brings great opportunities for music students to explore their passion. Whether it is in pursuing education, performance, composition or a Bachelor of the Arts, these skills can...

Alumna Kayla Okus leads a classroom of junior high school musicians in a session on composition on July 22, 2025. Every summer, the Department of Music hosts band camps for high school and middle school students where campers play and compose music and make friends.

A day of learning

Karissa Dieterich, Journalist January 26, 2026

From fresh to aged, every musician has an opportunity to develop numerous skills. UW-Whitewater presents numerous clinics that people can participate in. Two of the many available clinics started the year...

Anton Saucedo smiling in front of his father’s self-portrait that he did when he was a college student.

Connection through art

Natalie Illikainen, Arts and Rec Editor December 8, 2025

Have you ever thought you would be reunited with an item you lost years ago after giving up and thinking it was gone forever? Well, that idea of reunifying never crossed senior Anton Saucedo's dad until...

Emma Clark performing on stage in the light recital hall in her senior racial.

A future educator

Natalie Illikainen, Arts and Rec Editor December 1, 2025

Emma Clark is a female vocalist to help people understand the passion, love and complexity of music through education. With a strong willpower to pursue the end goal, her chapter of collegiate life is...

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