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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Visitors walk from the Williams Center during  a campus tour on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Whitewater Athletics perseveres through pandemic

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor April 20, 2020

The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater Athletic Department has seen its spring season cancelled and is expected to proceed without conclusion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the suspension of...

UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight C. Watson listens as social work student Nia Mooney reads a spoken word poem she wrote. UW-Whitewater welcomed Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes as the Black History Month keynote speaker on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

COVID-19 Update: Message from Chancellor Watson

April 20, 2020

Dear Warhawks, UW-Whitewater faces a challenging juncture in the life of this legacy university. Our campuses are different places today from a month ago, and much different from six months ago. I wish...

Finances force choice between money or health and safety

Ryan Dietrich, Journalist April 20, 2020

Whitewater students are living in a future history lesson. The coronavirus pandemic has flipped the world upside down and changed the lives of many. As for the students attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater,...

Students encouraged to stay engaged in job hunts

Owen Novy, Journalist April 20, 2020

Entering into the job market when everyone is working from home can be daunting and confusing. “It has been a difficult few weeks – and we have heard from some students who have had internships...

Downtown Whitewater businesses turn to alternative plans in response to Gov. Tony Evers’ safer at home order that lasts until May 26, 2020.

Restaurants make essential changes

Makayla Fedler, Assistant Biz & Tech Editor April 20, 2020

During the global pandemic of COVID-19, there have been changes to our everyday lives that have affected not only us as people, but our businesses and places that are looked upon as nonessential. The goal...

How to make your own homemade essentials

How to make your own homemade essentials

Kyle Olson, Journalist April 20, 2020

Everyone is trying to find the best ways to be safe in these trying times. With limited supplies and a huge demand for hygienic products, people started to get very creative. Homemade cloth facemasks and...

Residents of Prairie Place Apartments remain living in the building throughout the pandemic.

Adjusting to a new way of life in Whitewater

Hannah Michalowski, Assistant Lifestyle Editor April 20, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the nation, students still living on campus at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are adjusting to a new way of life. With the first few weeks of online classes...

Buying in bulk

Buying in bulk

Makayla Fedler, Assistant Biz & Tech Editor April 20, 2020

Everyone has heard or seen first-hand how COVID-19 has affected the nation as a whole. One of the trending places during this global pandemic is grocery stores. Many people have decided to start bulk buying...

DanceScapes hosts private performance amid outbreak

DanceScapes hosts private performance amid outbreak

Danielle Klais, Arts & Rec Editor April 20, 2020

The department of theatre and dance hosted a private performance of DanceScapes March 12 at 7:30 p.m. for the families and friends of performers. DanceScapes ‘20 was originally scheduled from March...

University faculty, administration eye new policies to alleviate impact of course changes

Myles Luckett, Journalist April 20, 2020

COVID-19 - the virus outbreak that has seemingly frozen the world - has had a major effect on how people live their everyday lives, including UW-W faculty, students and staff. Due to the quick spread of...

Sports editor signs off on Whitewater experience

Ethan Maurice, Sports Editor April 20, 2020

As the Spring 2020 semester comes to a close, graduating seniors like me will leave Whitewater’s campus to head into an uncertain world. The threat of COVID-19 may have ruined the last half of some seniors’...

A message from Governor Evers

March 13, 2020

Good Afternoon, As of today, there have been six people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin. One of these individuals has already recovered. The Department of Health Services (DHS), my...

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