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The UW-Whitewater Warhawk gymnastics freshman all-around Juliette Rider finishes her floor routine against Gustavus Adolphus College in the Kachel Gymnasium, Jan. 31, 2026.

More than the routine

Tony Recchio, Women’s Sports Editor March 30, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater gymnastics team didn’t wait until the postseason to prove who they are, instead showing it all season long. Routine after routine, the Warhawks turned early...

The UW-Whitewater Gymnastics junior Warhawk all-around Paige Magel performs her floor routine in a meet against Gustavus Adolphus College in the Kachel Gymnasium, Jan. 31, 2026.

From freshman to champion

Sadie Elwood, Asst. Women’s Sports Editor March 9, 2026

At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, one gymnast has stood out above the rest. Paige Magel, a junior from Cary, Illinois, has made her mark on the gymnastics team through resilience, passion for...

The UW-Whitewater Warhawk freshman all-around Juliette Rider struts as she completes her floor routine against UW-Stout in the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena on Feb.14, 2026.

Warhawk gymnastics stays steady

Tony Recchio, Women’s Sports Editor February 16, 2026

The UW-Whitewater gymnastics team relied on depth, composure and all-around consistency to defeat UW-Stout 192.925-188.175 in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference dual meet Feb. 14. The Warhawks...

The UW-Whitewater Warhawk junior all-around Paige Magel glows as she finishes her floor routine against Gustavus Adolphus College in the Kachel Gymnasium, Jan. 30, 2026.

Gymnastics takes down Gustavus Adolphus

Tony Recchio, Women’s Sports Editor February 2, 2026

A strong opening rotation and steady performance across all four events highlighted a successful meet for the UW-Whitewater gymnastics team, as multiple athletes delivered season-best and team-leading...

Danielle Dudziak sticks her landing during her floor routine against UW-Oshkosh in Kris Russell Volleyball Arena, Feb. 15, 2025

More than muscle

Bri Hyler, Journalist January 26, 2026

By the time most students are hitting snooze, Danielle Dudziak is already moving, lifting, conditioning, and pushing her body in ways that most people never see. The weight room is quiet at that early...

Gymnast Paige Magel executes outstanding split jumps on the balance beam during the home gymnastic event held on March 1, 2025.

Bonded as family and as champions

Parker Olsen, Editor April 6, 2025

“This year we were more like a family,” sophomore gymnast Paige Magel said. “It was more like I felt everybody was behind me, not like everybody is cheering for me, but like everybody wanted the...

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...

The UWW Gymnastics team showed amazing team spirit as they continuously cheered on everyone that was competing at home meet on Saturday afternoon, March 1, 2025.

Warhawks soar on senior night

Michael Hernan, Women’s Sports Asst. Editor March 2, 2025

The UW-Whitewater gymnastics team took down UW-Eau Claire on Senior Night, winning 193.75-189.575. Seniors Estee Flom, Kelsey Kollhoff, Carley Scott and Gracie Talley all competed at home for the very...

Farrah Hutchenson maintains her balance on the balance beam against UW-Oshkosh in the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena, Feb. 15, 2025.

One step at a time

Mason Raeck, Women’s Sports Editor February 17, 2025

The UW-Whitewater gymnastics team is picking up right where it left off after a spectacular 2024 season. Following their impressive runner-up finish at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NGCA)...

Mugshot of Chad T. Richards who is set to trial for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Kara Welsh.

Motion hearing set in murder investigation

Jayden Kimpel, Community Editor January 27, 2025

Former UW-Whitewater student Chad T. Richards is set to stand trial for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Kara Welsh, a national champion gymnast at UW-Whitewater. During a preliminary hearing, Richards...

UW-Whitewater athletic schedule for winter break

UW-Whitewater athletic schedule for winter break

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor December 9, 2024

While most UW-Whitewater students flock home for six weeks of winter break, most athletes stay in town for practices and games. Nine intercollegiate athletic programs will compete in a combined 39 events...

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