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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

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The Morris Pratt Institute in Whitewater. (Courtesy of the Whitewater Historical Society)

Whitewater and the myth of ‘Second Salem’

Carol Lohry Cartwright, Whitewater Historical Society October 27, 2025

One of the first things people learn about Whitewater is the nickname, “Second Salem.” Based on the stories of the “witches of Whitewater,” this nickname has been popular for many years. But, where...

21 & Over: DIY spooky drinks

Kate Larson, Staff Writer October 27, 2016

Paranormal team plagues Whitewater triangle

Alena Purpero, Lifestyle Editor October 27, 2016

Sam Azzaro, junior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is the leader of The Second Salem Paranormal Investigation Team who searches through paranormal sites that hold various legends and myths. Azzaro...

What makes Whitewater the ‘Second Salem’

October 30, 2013

  By Robert Jansen   The city of whitewater has a surprisingly colorful past, filled with rumors and stories of witches, spirits, and murderers. The town has even been nicknamed the...

Witches of Whitewater: The truth behind the legend

October 30, 2013

  By Emma Cunningham   You’ve probably heard the horror stories or seen the eerie movie trailer about the infamous “Witches of Whitewater.” Although it is hard to say what is true...

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