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Founded 1901

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Motivational speaker Travis Howze takes a picture with his audience following his “Post Traumatic Purpose” presentation at Whitewater High School Saturday, Sept. 20.

‘Post Traumatic Purpose’ comes to Whitewater

Chase Keller, Editor September 22, 2025

Whitewater High School welcomed renowned motivational speaker Travis Howze Sept. 20 for a stop on his 2025 “Post Traumatic Purpose” tour. The near three-hour course is designed to bring awareness to...

The staff of Morning Star Psychotherapy pose for a group photo.

Morning Star Psychotherapy shines bright

Kory Makos, Community News Editor September 8, 2025

Just across the street from Subway and Taqueria la Estrella in Whitewater is local mental health counseling center Morning Star Psychotherapy. Thousands of cars drive this section of Main Street every...

University Health & Counseling Services Director Stacy Weber

Honoring Suicide Prevention Month

Stacy Weber, University Health & Counseling Services Director September 8, 2025

Each September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that mental health matters and that each of us has a role in preventing suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged individuals,...

Finding balance: Simple habits to strengthen your semester

Finding balance: Simple habits to strengthen your semester

Shani Rosen, Campus Journalist September 7, 2025

The semester begins, and with it the old familiar cycle of classes, activities and campus responsibilities. Amid these numerous expectations, however, it is easy for students to forget the most essential...

Students walk down the pathway in between the UC and the Timothy J. Hyland buildings in the name of suicide prevention.

Walking for suicide prevention

Zoe Emerson, Campus News Editor April 6, 2025

Everybody is impacted by mental health in some way, whether they struggle themselves or know somebody who does. Discussions about mental health have become more common in society, especially among younger...

Elysa Rader is a senior at UW-Whitewater studying social work.

Wisconsin’s mental health crisis: Why we need immediate action

Elysssa Rader, UW-W student November 10, 2024

Two years ago, Wisconsin was celebrated as the top state in the nation for mental health services. Today Wisconsin has dropped many spots in national ranking, and the mental health crisis has continued...

RA in Ma'iingan Hall (Resident Advisor) Issac Sawyer tosses a pumpkin shard to one of his friends as they hit it with a bat after the Halloween Havoc event near Ma’iingan Hall patio, Friday afternoon, October 18, 2024.

Pumpkins go out with a smash!

Ky McCombe, Multimedia Manager October 20, 2024

This October, the Resident Hall Association (R.H.A.) organized an engaging event titled "Halloween Havoc." This event provided an opportunity for students, faculty, and Resident Advisors (RAs) to express...

Emilio Tuscano, Veena Johnson, and Tonia Kapitan manning the front desk of the University Center's De-Stress event on November 8th

De-stress and decompress

Wil Vollentine, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor November 12, 2023

The University Center held an event called De-Stress, Wednesday Nov. 8. The event was hosted so students could relax and take time to relieve their stress. College can be difficult and stressful, this...

Aaron Broadwater, program specialist, explaining the game of 'fact or myth' with anxiety as a way to keep the students engaged.

Taking care of our mental health

Libby Nabhan, Assistant Campus Editor February 20, 2023

The Warhawk Connection Center and Ambrose Health Center came together Feb. 14 to provide a presentation to teach students and staff about handling anxiety.  Attendees enjoyed a welcoming environment...

Graphic by Corbin Giese

Head in the game

Parker Olsen, Men’s Sports Editor February 6, 2023

Everyone knows what it’s like to go through a bad time, getting your head out of that slump can be tough. The mental part of athletics is a growing emphasis in today's athletic world. For athletes at...

Vacancies plague mental health center

Vacancies plague mental health center

Carina Lopez, Assitant Campus New Editor October 17, 2021

Multiple resignations from University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) since the summer of 2020 have left the remaining staff with challenges as they continue to serve the student population.  Mental...

Senior psychology student and student assistant in the Ambrose Health center, Emily Stahoviak, is hard at work in the counseling services office.

Warhawks help each other

Cennedy Hoppe, Journalist September 12, 2021

UW-Whitewater encouraged participation in a Suicide Prevention Week filled with activities to help spread awareness of the issue among students.  From Sept. 5 to Sept. 11, Suicide Prevention Week is...

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