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Founded 1901

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UW-Whitewater Football senior wide receiver Patrick Lippe and senior linebacker Ethan Galagher listen to reporters asking them questions about the upcoming season at the UW-Whitewater Football Media Day on August 27th, 2025 at the Berezowitz Student Athletic Complex.

Dominating Division III

Luke Poppe, Men’s Sports Editor October 13, 2025

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is widely regarded as the premier football conference in NCAA Division III athletics. But why are a group of schools in the middle of Wisconsin collectively...

The UW-Whitewater football offense line celebrates after getting first down to advance the ball against UW-La Crosse on Oct. 4 2025 at Perkins Stadium.

A tale of two halves

Luke Poppe, Asst. Men’s Sports Editor October 6, 2025

There are a few things in life that are certain: death, taxes and UW-Whitewater and UW-La Crosse putting on a show when they meet on the football field. Saturday at Perkins Stadium was no exception. The...

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...

Football players lined up after practice to shake the hands of Fairhaven residents

When tradition meets community

Macey Hotz, Community Journalist September 29, 2025

On Thursday, Sept. 25, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team welcomed residents of Fairhaven Senior Services to its practice, continuing a tradition that has been bringing smiles to the...

UW-Whitewater Football junior running back Brian Stanton sprints down the field to score a touchdown against Carleton College at Perkins Stadium September. 6, 2025.

Stanton rushing into the spotlight

Max Wallace, Men’s Sports Journalist September 15, 2025

With UW-Whitewater football starting up and thousands of excited fans, high expectations come from the players. Junior running back Brian Stanton has been a consistent presence in the Warhawks’ backfield...

UW-Whitewater sophomore quarterback Justin Klinkner rushes past the Carleton defense to push towards a touchdown against Carleton College at Perkins Stadium on September 6th, 2025.

Maximum impact leads to a dominating start

Tyson Patton, Men’s Sports Journalist September 8, 2025

Different season, same result. For the first time ever, the UW-Whitewater Warhawks and the Carleton Knights (Minnesota) faced off in week one battle Saturday. Sept. 7  at Perkins Stadium to begin the...

UW-Whitewater Football head coach Jace Rindahl answers questions from news outlets around Whitewater about the upcoming season at the UW-Whitewater Football Media Day on August 27th, 2025 at the Berezowitz Student Athletic Complex.

A season highlighted by change for Warhawk football

Chase Keller, Editor September 1, 2025

UW-Whitewater football Head Coach Jace Rindahl went into the 2025 offseason with some tough decisions to make. Last season, the team lost four games for the first time since 2002. They finished 2-3...

Photos taken by several Royal Purple photographers.

Top moments in UW-W athletics 2024-25

Chase Keller and Mason Raeck May 4, 2025

The 2024-25 athletic year was another year of success for UW-Whitewater athletics. At the national level, 12 of the 20 athletic programs across both men’s and women’s sports entered the top 25 in...

Lance and Kelly Leipold receive honorary jerseys from the Beloit Sky Carp, posing with team president Zach Brockman at ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit May 9.

Leipolds celebrate Sky Carp ownership

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor May 4, 2025

Lance and Kelly Leipold recently added another Wisconsin connection to their list. The couple returned to the Badger State to celebrate their minority purchase of the Beloit Sky Carp, holding a meet...

UW-Whitewater men’s basketball manager Dylan Mathiot poses for a picture on the team’s Senior Night against UW-Platteville Feb. 19, 2025.
(Courtesy of Dylan Mathiot)

The students behind the scenes

Zach Criter, Men’s Sports Journalist May 4, 2025

Everyone that watches UW-Whitewater knows that the sports programs on campus have a sterling reputation. Fans have seen multiple national championships, tournament appearances and awards for both teams...

A collage of photos from past Royal Purple photographers.

Best of Whitewater sports

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor March 10, 2025

Every year, voters rank the best of the best in Whitewater – restaurants, stores, etc. – through Royal Purple’s annual Best of Whitewater survey. Just like some local places have maintained their...

Senior defensive lineman, Matt Burba, rushing the quarterback at Perkins Stadium Sautrday, November 2nd.

Leader of ‘the dark side’

Mikey Rottier, Men’s Sports Journalist November 10, 2024

UW-Whitewater football defensive lineman Matt Burba has excelled in both athletics and academics during his time with the football program. Burba has earned the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference...

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