Matt Gardner Archives - Royal Purple

Council increases budget for police chief search

May 11, 2011

When former Police Chief Jim Coan resigned his position in early March, the Police Commission was left with the proposition of finding his replacement.

Softball team looks to regain its mojo in tournament

May 11, 2011

This is uncharted territory for the softball team. After cruising through most of the regular season with a blemish in the loss column here and there, the Warhawks have lost four of their last six games.

Public hearing addresses budget cuts

May 11, 2011

In the wake of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal, employers around Whitewater are readying for challenging economic times and changes in their staffing and services.

Royal Purple Staff Goodbyes: Matt Gardner

May 11, 2011

Wow. That is all I can say after four seemingly fast years of college. It still seems so surreal to say that I graduated college in four years. When I stepped onto campus for the first time, the thought of being a college grad never entered my mind.

Unstoppable: Athlete of the year

May 4, 2011

As senior pitcher Jessica Stang gets set to finish the last few weeks of her college career, she knows her legacy as a softball player is nearly complete.

Outright title out of reach for ’Hawks

May 4, 2011

In a must-win situation, the softball team came up short against the UW-River Falls Falcons last weekend, dropping both games of a double header, 8-7 and 5-4.

Epifanio striking fear into hearts of opponents

April 27, 2011

When Emily Epifanio steps onto the softball field, she can’t stop smiling.

City approves construction projects

April 27, 2011

Main goal is to ensure pedestrian safety in city.

Spring practice wrapping up

April 27, 2011

After the football team won its first national championship in 2007, it was handed the task of replacing 15 starters and 24 seniors its next season.

’Hawks bringing the brooms out

April 20, 2011

When the Warhawks won a WIAC title in 2009, one of the strengths of the team was its ability to sweep doubleheaders.

Angling duo finishes 16th at national championships

April 13, 2011

When the club fishing duo of Jordan Truttschel and Tyler Netzer traveled to the FLW National Championships last weekend at Kentucky Lake in Murray, Ky., a top 10 finish was their goal.

New bats having affect on power

April 13, 2011

Proficient hitting has become a way of life for the baseball team. With a .351 team batting average a year ago and a .337 average this season, opponents know the Warhawks can rake.