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Snapchat video inspires student to speak out

March 8, 2016

By Kimberly Wethal March 9, 2016 Sophomore Shaun Raymond has decided no one makes him “the butt of their joke” after a Snapchat video of him gained popularity last week. Raymond was unknowingly...

Students, faculty gather to celebrate dean of students’ life

November 17, 2015

By Kimberly Wethal Nov. 18, 2015   Warhawk Marching Band director Glenn Hayes never wears his purple sportcoat away from the football field, but he broke his own rule last week for Mary Beth...

Senior Kyle Crossett talks to dispatch on the two-way radio as he gets ready to go on a pick-up.
Vesna Brajkovic photo/ BrajkoviVA04@uww.edu

Adaptive Transportation

January 28, 2015

The students behind the pick-up, drop-off bus service of the Center for Students with Disabilities.  Jan. 28, 2015 By Vesna Brajkovic It’s almost 15 minutes to 11 a.m. and Kyle Crossett scoops...

Dan Sandow stops for a photo while going his typical route to class in Heide Hall on his scooter. “i’m smiling even though math isn’t my favorite class,” Sandow said. 
Amber Levenhagen photo/
LevenhagAL14@uww.edu

Cold hands, warm heart

December 10, 2014

Dan Sandow, a student who uses a mobility device, overcomes the challenges of making the daily journey to class in winter Dec. 10, 2014 By Vesna Brajkovic Slipping on a pair of brown, heavy-duty...

Wrestling coach Tim Fader suspended indefinitely

May 14, 2014

  Recruitment program halted   May 14, 2014 By Michael Riley   Head wrestling coach Tim Fader is on paid administrative suspension and all wrestling recruitment related...

A day in the life of: Megan Lynch

March 14, 2012

Four years ago, sophomore Megan Lynch woke up in the hospital paralyzed from the neck down after hitting her head in the swimming pool. “The doctors told me with therapy, moving different parts of...

UW-Whitewater recognizes, honors community veterans

November 8, 2011
UW-Whitewater will recognize veterans, past and present, with a variety of events throughout the week.

Exhibit to honor fallen soliders

November 2, 2011
The war in Iraq has touched everyone in some shape or form. Since the beginning of the war in 2003, thousands upon thousands of Americans have lost their lives in the war.

Riesch to speak at UW-W for Disability Awareness Month

October 12, 2011
Bryon Reisch, founder of the Bryon Reisch Paralysis Foundation, is coming to UW-Whitewater on Oct. 18 to speak with students on how to effectively communicate with disabled individuals. October is identified as Disability Awareness Month.
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