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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Arrest made in campus sexual assault

September 2, 2015

The suspect in a sexual assault that took place on the east side of campus was arrested on Aug. 27. Charges have not yet been filed as of press time. The UW-Whitewater Police Department made the arrest...

Singer Cal Shapiro belts out lyrics and freestyle raps during the performance. Timeflies performed at UW-Whitewater's second annual Welcome Back concert on Sept. 1. Hundreds of students piled into Kachel Fieldhouse to watch the show. UW-W student and DJ Andrew "McCoy's Boy" Epper opened the show. Photo by Aaron Gottschalk.

Welcome back concert in second year with Timeflies

September 2, 2015

By Kimberly Wethal News Editor   The sidewalks leading up to the Williams Center were lined with students waiting with friends and acquaintances from their Residence Halls. The duo Timeflies...

UW-Whitewater Chancellor Beverly Kopper and interim provost John Stone run through Perkins Stadium before students. Incoming freshman found themselves being swept up into their welcome activities after their arrival on campus on Sunday, August 30. Club U Dub Dub got students interacting with their peers and made them a part of the "Warhawk family" by participating in the R U Purple rally, running through Perkins Stadium and painting Warhawk Drive purple. They finished off the night by attending Club 1868. Photo by Aaron Gottschalk.

Kopper honored to be UW-Whitewater’s 16th Chancellor

September 2, 2015

  By Kimberly Wethal News Editor Chancellor Beverly Kopper has a closet overflowing with purple. It’s not all Warhawk purple, she admits, but the days she’s not donning one of...

Student org embraces Hmong culture

Student org embraces Hmong culture

April 8, 2015

April 8, 2015 By Kimberly Wethal A dance recital, moral-based skits and a fashion show could all be found in the Hamilton Room in the University Center last Thursday, thanks to the Southeast Asian...

Organization encourages students to donate

March 11, 2015

  March 11, 2015 Kimberly Wethal   UW-Whitewater Student Safety Organization President Robert Krien has thought of a way to prove to the Whitewater community that the university isn’t...

RP takes home 10 awards at WNA

March 4, 2015

March 4, 2015 The Royal Purple took home 10 awards at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s 2014 Better Newspaper Contest on Feb. 27. The UW-Whitewater weekly independent newspaper collected two...

Second Salem Spooks: student organization aims to experience and discover the truth behind the paranormal

March 4, 2015

March 4, 2015 By Kimberly Wethal [dropcap]J[/dropcap]ust because they don’t wear tan “Ghostbusters” jumpsuits or carry proton packs doesn’t mean that the Second Salem Spooks don’t enjoy...

Org sells body scrubs, donates to charity

February 11, 2015

  Feb. 11, 2015 By Kimberly Wethal   Giving back to a charitable cause has never been quite so sweet. On February 9, 10 and 12 from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Center, the...

Feminist Super Bowl commercial sparks Twitter controversy

February 4, 2015

Feb. 4, 2015 Just because I didn’t watch the Super Bowl doesn’t mean I didn’t feel the backlash from it. I didn’t take any hits from linebackers or get brought to the ground while attempting...

On-campus activity benefits your future

On-campus activity benefits your future

January 28, 2015

Jan. 28, 2015 “Survival of the fittest” isn’t just a phrase used when referencing evolutionary theory or the latest cut-throat season of whichever reality game show you deny watching. While...

Involvement fair brings organizations together

Involvement fair brings organizations together

September 17, 2014

Sept. 17, 2014 By Kimberly Wethal   All UW-Whitewater students had to do in order to find their passion was walk outside. The Student Involvement Fair, held by Career & Leadership...

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