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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Chibu Chioma, a Junior at UW-Whitewater

One student’s journey to Whitewater and back again

Taylor Jacque, Assistant Lifestyle Editor February 12, 2023

It is no secret that graduating from college is an endurance challenge, a marathon if you will. Many people not familiar with running a marathon may be under the assumption that you simply run a marathon...

Crab Rangoon Image (stock photo)

Happy National Crab Rangoon Day!

Katie Zee, Assistant Lifestyle Editor February 12, 2023

Feb. 13 is Crab Rangoon Day, an unofficial holiday created by three friends who wanted a day to celebrate friendship and good food before the loneliness that can come from Valentine’s Day. Click here...

Wells dormitory resident assistants emphasize their support for inclusion at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a poster in the main hallway (photo taken by Rori Leonhard).

Cultural festivities promote respect and inclusion

Rori Leonhard, Assistant Lifestyle Editor December 11, 2022

The holidays are nearing, and the variety of cultures are gathering. Contrary to popular belief, the exchange of gifts and the raising of Christmas trees aren’t the only traditions booming. In the city...

Students walk along the sidewalks near the James R. Conner University Center Nov. 14.

UW-W needs mental health support groups

Baily Topp, Contributor November 30, 2020

Mental Health is a topic that we shy away from talking about, and that is something that needs to change. Mental Health is an important topic, and needs to be normalized. It needs to be normalized, in...

There's an imposter Among Us

There’s an imposter Among Us

Makayla Fedler, Editor October 18, 2020

Who called a meeting? Where was the body? Red is sus. Blue is sus. Who’s the imposter? Most college students around campus probably are aware of these terms if they’ve been keeping up with the rest...

Music on the Mind: Seek out local music and embrace community pride

Music on the Mind: Seek out local music and embrace community pride

Jon Ball, Staff Reporter May 1, 2018

Live music has been a major source of entertainment for centuries. The earliest performances were by choirs singing hymns in church. One can only imagine the energy in the room and the state of awe felt...

Disco and Drag

Disco and Drag

Jon Ball, Staff Reporter April 23, 2018

Imagine a baseball field, a wide-open diamond made of freshly cut grass. Now picture a mountainous pile of burning vinyl stinking up center field. Whenever there is a blazing heap of anything, a pack...

Love songs and overcoming Nicotine addiction

Love songs and overcoming Nicotine addiction

Jon Ball, Staff Reporter April 23, 2018

Nicotine and I starting dating while I was studying abroad in London last semester. She comforted me rain or shine. We hung out before class and after, on the way to the metro, or whenever I felt like...

Guns and bail money

Guns and bail money

Jon Ball, Staff Reporter April 9, 2018

Rap once found itself locked in a prison of musical ignorance that not only I, but everyone possesses in the deepest corners of their mind. Rap found itself cellmates with country and dubstep in my prison....

A day in the life working at the UC

A day in the life working at the UC

Kaarin Lorum, Staff Reporter April 9, 2018

The James R. Connor University Center, located at the heart of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, offers a sanctuary for students to eat, meet up with friends and enjoy other various activities...

Plato is not a punk rocker

Plato is not a punk rocker

Jon Ball, Staff Reporter April 2, 2018

When I look back on my childhood in bittersweet longing and regret, I distinctly remember the words “You do not have to be intelligent to enter government.” This bold statement was conceived by the...

Aspiring Educators hold annual conference

Aspiring Educators hold annual conference

Gabriella Neurock, Lifestyle Editor March 19, 2018

  On Saturday, March 10, the Aspiring Educators held their annual “Adulting Your Way to Financial Security Conference” in Hyland Hall. The event was put on by members of WEAC (Wisconsin Education...

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