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Call to support UW schools

Jay Rothman, Universities of Wisconsin President December 1, 2024

Dear Wisconsin state lawmakers: Public support for the Universities of Wisconsin ranks 43rd out of 50 states. To build the talent pipeline that Wisconsin counts on for its economic vibrancy, we urge...

Top fundraisers from each class crossing the finish line in the race against mascots during “Walk 4 Washington.

Elementary school ‘walks’ for supplies

Josh Stoughton, Managing Editor October 27, 2024

Communities are some of the tightest groups of people. They rally around each other to help one another when it is necessary. One topic communities rally around are the schools. They will support the schools...

Familiar face returns to campus

Familiar face returns to campus

Zoe Emerson, Campus Editor September 15, 2024

At the beginning of a new academic year, there are plenty of fresh faces on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. From students to faculty, there are many individuals who are learning to navigate...

Educators from Wisconsin and Illinois gathered in Hyland Hall on April 6 for the 46th early education conference.

Early Childhood Conference celebrates 46th anniversary

Katie Popp, Campus Editor April 7, 2024

Educators from Wisconsin and Illinois from early childhood schools and centers attended the 46th Early Childhood Conference on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6 in Hyland Hall. The conference is held...

Letter to the Editor: Make suicide prevention essential

April 26, 2016

April 27, 2016 Suicide is a major issue that has been brushed under the rug all too often. Feelings of suicide not only occur in adulthood, but also can occur in years as early as grade school. I...

Letter to the Editor: Technology ruins youth and education

April 26, 2016

April 27, 2016 What is the purpose of school? We, as a society have lost track of the purpose of school. Technology has gotten in the way of what’s really important. School is about learning, listening...

Letter to the Editor: Assault prevention requires education

April 19, 2016

April 20, 2016 I have recently read an article in the Royal Purple about the “amnesty” law on campus, which I think is great and will be very helpful in terms of lessening the staggering underreporting...

Letter to the Editor: Budget cuts put paychecks over higher education

March 29, 2016

March 29, 2016 I am writing this letter because I have been encouraged by colleagues to keep writing in hopes that there will be changes in the future. I tried to think about what would be best to write...

Letter to the Editor: Politicians don’t belong in UW-System

February 23, 2016

Feb. 23, 2016 The response by Sen. Steve Nass to Chancellor Beverly Kopper’s message to the campus community is a perfect example of why politicians need to stay far away from the inner workings of...

Journalism classes benefit all majors

October 13, 2015

Oct. 13, 2015 The disinterest in general education and elective courses is something I’ll never understand. Why would you want to live in a world where college graduates aren’t educated about different...

Letter to the Editor: Inflation, a burden for students

October 6, 2015

Oct. 6, 2015 College is extremely expensive in this day and age, as opposed to years back. Growing up, I was always told that “education is the key to your future,” and I believe that wholeheartedly,...

Student groups team up for benefit concert

Student groups team up for benefit concert

October 1, 2013

By Lauren Piek   UW-Whitewater’s student organization Peace, Education, and Action through Creative Engagement will host a benefit concert, Rock for Peace, from 3 to 11 p.m. Oct. 3 in the...

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