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Founded 1901

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Whitewater Student Government Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Will Hinz

Online classes make the grade

Jake Bessette, Journalist March 7, 2021

Students of UW-Whitewater were presented with their first full semester of hybrid learning methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the fall of 2020. Many classes changed to a fully remote and online format...

Caroline Casey works out inside the Williams Center weight room.

Rec Sports makes big gains

Caleb Kahila, Assistant Arts and Rec Editor February 21, 2021

Just like lifters at the squat rack, Recreation Sports and Facilities is maxing out these days. Students are filling up time slots, coming back for more, and the Williams Center staff is here for it. “Every...

'Reflect and strive forward'

‘Reflect and strive forward’

Carina Lopez Quintero, News Editor February 7, 2021

COVID-19 did not allow for a traditional address Feb. 1, but Chancellor Dwight C. Watson was still able to deliver a report on the state of the university, highlighting accomplishments, challenges and...

Chancellor Watson

Chancellor Chat: Capitol riot and new COVID-19 testing guidelines

Alicia Dougherty, Assistant News Editor January 17, 2021

Chancellor Dwight Watson opened this month’s Chancellor Chat Monday, Jan. 11 emphasizing the university's mission to educate in light of the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. He encouraged civil discourse...

Jacklyn Smith, Senior Class of 2021, from her recent trip to San Juan La Laguna, Solola in Guatemala.

Insight from a senior of 2021

Jacklyn Smith, Contributor January 17, 2021

As my four-year journey at Whitewater comes to a close, I reflect on some of my unique experiences here. I remember participating in ULEAD, helping fellow incoming freshmen move into the dorms though I...

In Bon Jovi’s new album, he sings about the pandemic and how it impacted America.

1980’s rock band changes its game

Lizzy Rost, Arts and Rec Editor November 8, 2020

Bon Jovi (John Bongiovi) is a famous rocker from the 1980’s producing hit albums like Runaway, Livin’ on a Prayer and Keep the Faith. In 2018, he and his band were inducted into the Rock n’ Roll...

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...

Dressed as the Pokemon character Pikachu, UW-Whitewater junior Jasmine Gilling sets out on her longboard from Anderson Library on October 31, 2017.  Jasmine said Halloween is the perfect day to enjoy her love of costumes. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)

DIGITAL MANIPULATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS OTHER THAN NORMAL MINIMAL CROPPING AND TONING  IS PROHIBITED., CREDIT PHOTOS:  UW-WHITEWATER PHOTO/CRAIG SCHREINER

Trick-or-treat

Ben Yang, Journalist October 11, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the Halloween season, community members wonder about what the outcome of Halloween will be this year. During the city of Whitewater’s virtual Common Council meeting...

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...

Whitewater Student Government checks in on COVID-19 efforts

Whitewater Student Government checks in on COVID-19 efforts

Andrew Abler, Journalist October 4, 2020

The UW-Whitewater Student Government (WSG) met virtually on Sept. 28 with an appearance made by Interim Provost Greg Cook to discuss the number of students being tested for COVID-19, and how they plan...

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Artanya Wesley says out-of-state students should not be turned away from COVID-19 testing at the Jefferson County Fair Park in a Chancellor Chat held Sept. 24.

Out-of-state students denied COVID-19 testing at Jefferson County Fair Park

Alex Manteufel, Journalist September 28, 2020

The Jefferson County Health Department and National Guard are providing COVID-19 testing at Jefferson County Fair Park, but some students were denied from receiving a test. Pandemic guidelines, spring...

UW-Whitewater Men's Basketball plays UW-La Crosse Jan. 15 2020. This year's winter sports are delayed to begin until Jan. 1.

WIAC suspends winter sports

Ben Yang, Journalist September 27, 2020

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference sent out a statement announcing the suspension of all winter sports competitions until the end of 2020. The suspension of winter sports comes after a careful...

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