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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

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Participants who raised money for Special Olympics Wisconsin jump into cold water

Whitewater Polar Plunge supports Special Olympics Wisconsin

Josh Stoughton, Community Editor March 19, 2023

It was a cold Saturday morning with temperatures around 15 degrees, with wind making feel closer to two degrees. Participants line up outside a pool filled with cold water to get a chance to jump in, only...

Do’s and don'ts of St. Patty’s Day

Do’s and don’ts of St. Patty’s Day

Felicity Knabenbauer, Community Editor March 12, 2023

  The history of St. Patty’s day reaches all the way back to 1683 in honor of the Patron Saint of Ireland. Over the past few centuries the holiday has changed and developed into what we know...

Hollywood mafia members head to the front to get interrogated for the murder.

Who did it?

Libby Nabhan, Community Editor February 26, 2023

Held on the haunting night of Feb. 24, the wind hit the windows of the Old Hamilton Room, as a "murder" occurred. Chris Evans has been killed at his own party! When the students headed into the party,...

Patricia Blackmer, chair member of the Whitewater Landmarks Commission, talks about the Birge Fountain to a group of whitewater citizens at the Irvin Young Library on January 24, 2023.

Local Landmarks at Risk

Josh Stoughton, Assistant Community Editor January 30, 2023

As the years go by, landmarks start to get older, and therefore start to need maintenance. Some landmarks, such as national landmarks, get constant maintenance that allows them to constantly look beautiful...

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

It's 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

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