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Sophomore biology major Elli Wahlberg donates blood on Feb. 20 in Esker Hall during the annual blood drive hosted by the Pre Health Associates of Today (PHAT) and TriBeta organizations.

Students donate blood, give back to community

Evan Halpop, Photo Editor February 26, 2018

Students lined up to donate blood last week in an annual blood drive on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. UW-Whitewater club Pre-Health Associates of Today (PHAT) and TriBeta hosted the...

Room tax ordinance amendments approved

Room tax ordinance amendments approved

Nicole Aimone, News Editor February 26, 2018

Airbnb consumers in Whitewater are likely going to be paying more to stay at the short-term lodging services, thanks to the approval of amendments to the city’s room tax ordinance Feb. 22. The approved...

Professor appeals dismissal decision

Professor appeals dismissal decision

Kimberly Wethal, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2018

A tenured University of Wisconsin-Whitewater art history associate professor is appealing the UW Board of Regents’ decision to dismiss him earlier this week. Chris Henige – who was hired by the...

150th kicks off on April 21

150th kicks off on April 21

Nicole Aimone, News Editor February 19, 2018

Since its inception 150 years ago, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has changed names, mascots and school colors – only for one year, as it was so disliked that it was changed back to purple –...

The emergency care kits installed on campus include a variety of tools including tourniquets, bandages and more. The kits were installed earlier this month.

New emergency care kits to keep campus prepared

Benjamin Pierce, Assistant News Editor February 19, 2018

A recent shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead is sending shockwaves through the country. Should an emergency situation break out here at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater,...

One dead in two- vehicle crash

Benjamin Pierce, Assistant News Editor November 15, 2017

A Janesville man is dead following a two vehicle car crash on Sunday. Around 3:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 28-year-old Brandon Lee Garecht was headed east on U.S. Highway 12 when he attempted to pass several...

Alleged armed robbery reported

Nicole Aimone, News Editor November 1, 2017

An alleged armed robbery was reported to University Police, on SundayOct. 29. The alleged crime happened at the intersection of West Starin Road and North Prairie Street at approximately between mid- night...

Top Stories for the Week of January 25th!

January 24, 2017

Welcome back to the new semester! Check out this week's top stories of the Royal Purple. It includes new stories, new editors, and more fun!

Top Stories for the Week of December 14th!

December 13, 2016

Hey guys, check out this week's top stories of the Royal Purple. Last one until Spring Semester!

Top Stories for the Week of November 30th!

November 29, 2016

Take a sneak peek of this week's top stories of the Royal Purple. They will really fascinate you!

Royal Purple Staff does Mannequin Challenge!

November 15, 2016

This week the Royal Purple decided to do the Mannequin Challenge. They did awesome! Check them out in the video here! Song: Black Beatle by Rae Sremmurd

VIDEO: Warhawks Weigh In on Ballots

November 8, 2016

Check out exclusive interviews on UWW students after voting for this year's presidential election!

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