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20,167 attended the Oct. 4 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football game against UW- La Crosse.

A taste of campus through Family Fest

Eric Arguelles, Journalist October 6, 2025

As students lined up for mocktails and families sampled Wisconsin specialties, Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” overlapped with LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” echoing throughout Esker Dining Hall. “It...

First Year Experience Administrative Specialist Stephanie Gutknecht

Family Fest

Stephanie Gutknecht, First Year Experience Administrative Specialist September 29, 2025

The UW-Whitewater Family Fest event is just two weeks away! It is a fun-filled two-day event that brings together students, families, and the Warhawk community to build togetherness and belonging. This...

Running Back, Tamir Thomas, running the ball against UW-Oshkosh at Perkins Stadium Oct. 5th, 2024

Warhawk sports and Family Fest’s importance

Bleron Grajçevci, Men’s Sports Editor September 29, 2025

Considering the importance of Family Fest week, students have a perfect opportunity to spend time with their families’ and enjoy Warhawk sports.  While many students enjoy the on-campus activities...

In My Opinion: Family Fest Events

In My Opinion: Family Fest Events

September 29, 2025

Our readers are attending all but one event this upcoming Family Fest, with the football game against UW-La Crosse taking the cake. Take next week’s poll HERE!

Quarterback Jason Ceniti celebrating scoring a touchdown for the Whitewater team, Saturday October 5, 2024.

Football beats Titans in record-breaking victory

Mason Raeck, Assistant Men’s Sports Editor October 6, 2024

UW-Whitewater celebrated a gritty 21-14 victory over the No. 17 UW-Oshkosh Titans on Saturday in front of a record-breaking crowd of 21,233 fans at Family Fest. The win was as gritty as it was historic,...

Headshot of Jenny Krzyszkowski

Family Festivities

Jenny Krzyszkowski, Director of First Year Experience September 29, 2024

Family Fest at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an annual event that brings together students, families, friends, and the community for a weekend of celebration and connection! This year we have...

Warhawk family tree

Warhawk family tree

Anya Weiss, Graphic Designer September 29, 2024

Garcia and Dawn Boley play yard games at Willie’s Fun Zone during Family Fest Oct. 14th, 2022.

Family Fest 2022

Libby Nabhan, Journalist October 16, 2022

Family Fest is an annual event centered around students and their loved ones. This year it was held on a cool Friday evening Oct. 14 attended by families looking for and football. Families came from...

Senior Tiana Scherzer and her family take a photo in front of a giant blow up Willie the Warhalk at Family Fest Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Family Fest makes a comeback

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestyle Editor October 10, 2021

Dozens of children running swiftly around from activity to activity as cotton candy sticks out of their mouths. Their parents hurriedly walk behind them in equal excitement. Resonating around them is music...

Families enjoy balloon making in the Kachel 
Fieldhouse during the rainy Saturday, Oct. 5 Family Fest event.

Families come to campus

Corey Moen, Staff Reporter October 7, 2019

Relatives of current Warhawks gathered across campus on Saurday, Oct. 5 to celebrate the annual Family Fest. It is a time for parents and families’ of all undergraduate students to exhibit and participate...

Senior defensive lineman Jordan Brand forces Eau Claire’s quarterback Jonathan Malueg to fumble the ball just three plays into the game Saturday at Perkins Stadium. Brand finished the game with two sacks and four tackles.

Warhawks light up game against Eau Claire

Ross Guyette, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2019

The number three ranked Whitewater football team came home to torrential downpours and lightning delays at Perkins Stadium for their 24-14 victory over UW-Eau Claire, which took place after Family Fest...

photo by Julia Graff / Assistant Photo Editor

Warhawk families get festive

Killian Jauch, News Editor October 8, 2018

   Hundreds of Warhawk families flooded campus  Saturday for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s annual Family Fest. The day was an opportunity for the families of students and staff to experience...

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