David Osiecki Archives - Royal Purple

Whitewater looking to make community streets more pedestrian, biker friendly

May 9, 2012

Plans to implement a new biking and pedestrian program next year will increase the number of sidewalks and create more bike-to-school days in Whitewater. Whitewater Parks and Recreation Director Matt...

College Democrats host forum with gubernatorial candidates

May 2, 2012

With the Wisconsin Democratic recall primary set for May 8, the UW-Whitewater College Democrats hosted a “successful” Democratic candidate forum last Wednesday, according to College Democrats Chair...

Group hopes to spread awareness of pro-life issues in Whitewater

April 25, 2012

Whitewater plans to launch the “Saving Life” organization next fall to spread awareness about the anti-abortion movement. “Saving Life” is not yet an official organization and is still sorting...

Binnie, Hartmann face off in District 4

March 21, 2012

The District 4 City Council race between Lynn Binnie and Cort Hartmann will affect many students living off campus in the area.

LEAP looks to prepare students for future careers

February 29, 2012

A group is hoping to capitalize on Leap Day by hosting several programs to help students better prepare their knowledge and skills for future careers. Liberal Education and America’s Promise is a national effort to develop learning and teaching.

Polar Plunge makes big splash for Special Olympics

February 22, 2012

About 350 people jumped into an icy pool at Cravath Lakefront Park Saturday looking to make a splash among the Whitewater community and raise money for Special Olympics.

Students begin to look online for cheaper books

February 1, 2012

Students are increasingly looking elsewhere for their class books because of the "expensive books" at Moraine Hall.

Greenhouse Café shuts down amidst struggling economy

January 25, 2012

Another small business takes a fall as Whitewater's Greenhouse Café closes its doors permanently.

Frosty’s Frozen Custard closes doors permanently

January 18, 2012

Frosty's Frozen Custard closed its doors permanently because of the construction plans planned for the city. The family-owned business is worried the lack of traffic will hurt business.

Grads look toward post-college life

December 14, 2011

Just under 700 students are graduating from UW-Whitewater this Saturday, including 92 of which are receiving their masters.

Disabled students make the trip to Yellowstone for the first time

December 7, 2011

Three disabled students traveled to Yellowstone National Park last summer on the science field course trip with Professor Clokey. This is the first year the trip was made accessible to disabled students.

Student accountants host annual conference

November 22, 2011

The student organization Institute of Management Accountants proudly represented Whitewater this year at the 12th annual National Student Leadership Conference last weekend. This year the organization...