Jayden Kimpel, Campus Journalist
• November 13, 2023
Every year, UW-Whitewater honors veterans through veterans week. For the 2022-23 year at UW-Whitewater, 496 students were veterans or current members of the military. This year, there are 554 students.
This...
Ben pierce, Assistant News Editor
• November 29, 2017
The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is home to more than 1,600 students that have served in the armed forces in some capacity.
It’s a number that continues to grow.
Richard Harris, Coordinator...
In 2014, at least 7,388 U.S. veterans committed suicide, and 133 were from Wisconsin, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
In response, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs...
Military recruitment changed greatly over the last decade with the introduction of social media and the easy connections people are capable of making with each other.
Richard Harris, the Coordinator...
Kneel
Like it or not, many athletes are considered heroes. We, as a society, encourage athletes to speak their mind, lead by example, and set good example for today’s youth.
So then why are many mad...
Feb. 2, 2016
An inside look at how ROTC students learn to save lives
Over the winter break from Jan. 11 to Jan. 14, I went through Combat Life Saver (CLS) training with five other cadets from the Badger...
Nov. 12, 2014
By Vesna Brajkovic
As the student veteran population on campus continues to grow, UW-Whitewater accommodations are made to support a growing minority.
UW-W is listed as a “Military...
Nov. 12, 2014
By Vesna Brajkovic
At first glance, Thomas Slaten looks like a typical college student: casual and relaxed, sporting a hoodie and sweats. The only thing that could possibly give him...
March 12, 2014
Editorial Staff Opinion
As the issues in Ukraine continue to escalate, so does involvement from other countries.
Recently added to the list of countries having some sort of participation...
From high school to the military, sophomore Ryan Lonergan has done more than most.
Lonergan, 25, graduated from Waterford Union High School in 2006, and upon graduation, joined the military.
Lonergan...
The Nontraditional Student Organization will celebrate Whitewater’s nontraditional students the week of Nov. 5 through 9. Daily events will be head on campus that students can participate...
