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Founded 1901

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Holiday Shop Small sign near local downtown Whitewater restaurant.

Shopping small supports community

Evan Greissinger, Community Journalist December 1, 2024

With the end of the Black Friday shopping season, it may be a good idea to try and shop small as opposed to shopping big at your favorite big box stores. Small and local businesses deserve just as much...

Warhawk basketball fans gathered at the UW-Whitewater University Center Hamilton Room Oct. 21, 2023, to participate in the 28th annual Wally & Rod’s Raffle/Auction.

Unity with the community

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor November 17, 2024

World Kindness Day, celebrated on Nov. 13, is an international observation that highlights kind and positive deeds that benefit the community. While many people across the world recognize the day, it is...

The Phi Delta Theta team competes in bed racing. From left, Jayden Williams, an accounting major from Evansville, Bobby Mann, seated, a general management major from Wilmington, Illinois, Aaron Schultz, a marketing major from New London and Dimitri Ioannou, a general management major from Clarendon Hills, Illinois. UW-Whitewater student organizations and the Greek Community converged at Kachel Fieldhouse on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, for some friendly competitions as part of Homecoming Week.

Greek Olympics

Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec. Editor October 27, 2024

Whitewater’s Main St. is home to many businesses, local travelers and students on their way to UW-Whitewater. However, that’s not all Main St. is home to, it is also home to seven UW-W fraternities. These...

Lots of Brats heating up on another grill, Friday Oct. 18, 2024.

Businesses band together for Grilling 2 Give

Jayden Kimpel, Community Editor October 20, 2024

Many people remember what it is like to be 13 years old. Spending time with friends after school, being a part of extracurricular activities, learning how to be independent and much more. Having fun while...

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An empowering sport

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec Editor October 13, 2024

A sport that is a mix of soccer and football, making sure you keep possession of the ball in your hand as you’re running down the soccer field. Teammates and crowds cheering for you, then you get tackled...

An exciting start to the race, Sunday October 6, 2024.

Running for Treyton

Miles Lopas and Evan Greissinger October 6, 2024

The 14th annual Run for Trey took place at the Treyton’s Field of Dreams in Whitewater Oct. 6. The event came to a close as runners ran around the field to the finish line on the baseball field. This...

Drag Queen Lavender Jones, a former UW-Whitewater alumni performs a drag number at the Whitewater Pride Rally at Cravath Lake Park, Saturday afternoon, October 5, 2024.

Pride rally brings sense of safety and belonging

Jayden Kimpel, Community Editor October 6, 2024

Loud music, laughter and community filled the air at Cravath Lakefront Park during the annual Whitewater Pride Rally Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  “Seeing all the people being able to relax...

 Employees of Aldi gather outside the new store in Whitewater to cut  the ribbon to officially open the store to the public Sept. 19 2024.

International grocer makes grand entrance to Whitewater

Katie McIlheran, Photo Editor September 22, 2024

Last week was an exciting time for the residents of Whitewater as Aldi finally made its grand entrance with a much-anticipated opening on Thursday morning. The entire community, including citizens, faculty,...

Katie Gruber, an Early Childhood Education Major smiles at Impact’s annual crosswalk painting, Tuesday afternoon, September 17, 2024.

Painting pride on Warhawk Drive

Ky McCombe, Multimedia Manager September 22, 2024

The annual Rainbow Crosswalk Painting event was held this past Tuesday and was hosted by Impact with hopes on bringing visibility, acceptance, and optimism to both the University and the Whitewater community. Impact...

Updates on the improvement of Whitewater

Updates on the improvement of Whitewater

Mackenzie Juedes, Assistant Community Editor September 8, 2024

The City of Whitewater’s Common Council discussed the new changements coming to Whitewater. The city talked about the new renovations to Fremont Street and gravel being added on the shoulder by the ditch...

Involvement Fair 2022

How do you celebrate the school year?

Mackenzie Juedes, Assistant Community Editor September 8, 2024

It’s that time of year again. As summer fades and the days of school are starting, the excitement of a new year fills the air. Students in the Whitewater Unified School District are going back to Washington,...

The water on Whitewater Lake is calm on a sunny afternoon.

Sunny days ahead

Katie Popp, Campus Editor April 28, 2024

The days of summer are right around the corner! In order to celebrate the summer months properly, Whitewater has countless opportunities to get you out of the house and into the outdoors and community. With...

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