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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Native American Support Services Coordinator, for the Student Diversity for Education and Success programs, Michael Bose, and little scholar buddy celebrate goals that have been met with smiley faces, for the Little Scholars Program at Converse Elementary, in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Little Scholars

Caryana Dominguez, Photographer December 4, 2022

Its Getting Late

It’s Getting Late

Corbin Giese, Graphic Design November 28, 2022

ANIMAL HOUSE – A comic created in honor of former UW-W student and official party animal John Belushi

Owner of the Hamilton House Gloria Buley describes the paranormal encounters guests staying at the bed and breakfast report to her.

Our spooky city

John Leahey, Community Journalist October 9, 2022

Many Whitewater residents are familiar with its eerie moniker “Second Salem,” but few know the history that earned the city that name. The Whitewater Chamber of Commerce seeks to change that, as well...

The Whitewater Common Council members at the public meeting on October 4, 2022

Council discusses new referendums, reviews ordinances

Gracia Boley, Journalist October 9, 2022

Whitewater’s Common Council met together for a public meeting to discuss and listen to presentations such as the Whitewater Unified School District’s request for an approved referendum, an update on...

Members of the Whitewater Student Government address their praises and concerns surrounding the Student Life Advancement Act of 2022.

Student Life Advancement Act passes

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor March 6, 2022

The student retention rate is an important topic at UW-Whitewater due to the prior decline in returning students due to factors such as the pandemic. As enrollment rises again, the Whitewater Student Government...

UW-W student Andi Britton gives her romantic partner, Mackenzie O’Connor, a piggy-back ride during a hike.

What Valentine’s Day means to the LGBTQ+ community

Ivy Steege, Journalist February 13, 2022

Hearts are filling the air for Valentine’s Day 2022. The holiday has evolved to one celebrating the romantic partnerships in people’s lives. It’s hard to miss advertisements for meals, jewelry, and...

Tweets of the Week

Tweets of the Week

Dr. Sumin Shin, Assistant Professor of Advertising September 12, 2021

Products made by Human Up

Small business supports community causes

Kylie Jacobs, Managing Editor November 1, 2020

Small businesses have taken up just about every corner of social media pages, with owners advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and even Tik-Tok. These small businesses offer a wide variety of items,...

Jennifer Kawleski and her family compete in the Cream Puff Run at the Wisconsin State Fair. The Kawleskis competed in the Virtual Summer 5K Run Series and are now looking forward to the Virtual Winter 5k Run Series. The race begins Oct. 30.

Winter 5K run keeps off the COVID-19 (lbs.)

Kylie Jacobs, Managing Editor October 25, 2020

While marathons and races are called off due to the pandemic, runners, joggers and fitness enthusiasts can still stay active in a lot of ways, including the Virtual Winter 5K Run Series.  In the summer...

Bringing the community together

Bringing the community together

Kylie Jacobs, Managing Editor October 11, 2020

Community needs community. This has been the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Honors Program mantra during this unprecedented time. With the influx of students contracting Covid-19 and having to...

Interim Provost Greg Cook

Community Town Hall seeks COVID solutions

Carina Lopez Quintero, News Editor October 4, 2020

The city of Whitewater and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater showed unity in their collaboration to find solutions for issues related to COVID-19. A Community Town Hall was led by City Manager...

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