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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Freshman William Gustafson, from Freeport, Illinois, moved into Wells East with the help of his father Sunday, August 29th.  Gustafson plans on majoring in finance with plans to participate in intramurals.

Warhawks move to new nest

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestyle Editor August 29, 2021

Move-In Day on the UW-Whitewater campus has always been a bustling, fast-paced and slightly chaotic day for many incoming students moving into the dorms. However, due to the 10-day moving extension, the...

A freshman looks ahead to a new year

Savannah Hernandez, Assistant News Editor September 2, 2019

I always knew I was going to go to college one day, but now that that day is finally here, it feels a little surreal. Moving away to college always seemed like a destination on the horizon until it was...

‘Freshman Fifteen’ fears become reality

Catherine Smith, Lifestyle Editor September 12, 2017

College is a time of intense studying, lasting memories and a pivotal point in each adult’s life. Stress comes with the reality of managing college academics and a social life. Having the epidemic of...

Advice from the Editors

Advice from the Editors

Catherine Smith, Lifestyle Editor September 4, 2017

Welcome to another semester filled with books, new memories and a life of bleeding purple. Coming to a college campus for the first time can be both a terrifying and exciting experience — sometimes...

Commentary by Signe Trewyn Staff Writer

UW-Whitewater provides fond memories

September 22, 2015

From the day I set foot on campus I have felt as though UW-Whitewater has been more than just a school. It has acted like a family. My entire college career has gone by so fast, but that does not mean...

Review by Managing Editor Abbie Reetz

College freshmen top three reading list

September 4, 2013

  1. “A Game of Thrones” by George R.R. Martin If you haven’t jumped on the “Game of Thrones” bandwagon yet, you’re missing out on a key part of college culture. “A Game of Thrones”...

Venues & events galore freshmen can adore

Venues & events galore freshmen can adore

September 4, 2013

By Ben Holzhueter   With the passing of Labor Day weekend comes the inevitability every public school student in Wisconsin knows so well: the start of the fall semester. Members of the incoming...

Program shows students pathway to success

October 25, 2012

  Life as a freshmen isn’t easy. Whether it’s in high school or college, you’re at the bottom of the pecking order, and adjusting can be difficult for various reasons. To help freshmen...

Freshman Do’s and Don’ts

August 29, 2012

Do's Acquaint yourself with D2L D2L, or Desire 2 Learn, is what a lot of your professors will use to post course news, grades, readings and assignments. D2L will become a go-to webpage for you, so...

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