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Junior Journalism Major Marissa Cobb

What inspires you to take a chance everyday?

Something that inspires me to take a chance everyday is looking back at where I was before. I used to not be involved in anything and now I am. I am so grateful for the opportunities UW-Whitewater has...

Celeste Taylor, President of Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecology Club

Earth Day as a Reminder to take Action to Protect It

Earth Day is a perfect time for people from all walks of life to give back to the place we call home. It is an essential reminder that we only have one earth and must take action to protect it. The Terrestrial...

Senior Environmental Science Major Jessica Bull

How are you hopeful for the future of planet Earth?

April 16, 2023

I hope to see people making more sustainable choices when options are available. Single use plastics are causing far more damage than anyone realizes and there are plenty of sustainable options out there...

UW-W Baseball Pitcher Sava Dupor

Hopes for baseball season

Sava Dupor, Warhawk Baseball Pitcher April 9, 2023

What are your hopes for this year's baseball season at UW-Whitewater?  Honestly I’m not hoping for very much, instead it’s that I’m expecting a lot of things. We have a very gritty pitching staff...

Senior English Major Trenton Nickel

Tacos or burritos?

April 9, 2023

I think burritos are better than tacos because they are self-contained foods. You don’t have to worry about the mess when you bite into burritos, you can fit more into them, and they are easier to hold—all...

Comm Sciences & Disorders BS Sophomore Kelly Pollina

What are you excited for spring season?

March 19, 2023

This spring I am most excited to hang out with my cows and family! Once I get back to Whitewater, I can’t wait for the weather to get nice. I love taking walks outside and going to whitewater beach while...

Junior Business & Economics Major Justice Theisen

What is the best thing about Whitewater?

March 5, 2023

The best thing about whitewater is definitely the community, whether it be in Greek life or in the hundreds of organizations/clubs or are on campus there is a place for every student to feel welcomed and...

Sophomore Education Major Eva Hernandez Cortes

Who is a female figure that impacts your life?

February 26, 2023

A female figure that has impacted my life is Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She made a huge difference when it comes to women’s rights, and other rights that I find very important. The changes she made within...

Briahna LeFave, Public Relations Chair

Why are women’s voices important?

Briahna LeFave, Contributor February 26, 2023

Women exercising their right to vote is imperative for electing public officials that holistically represent the population. Thanks to the Suffrage Movement, long gone are the days where women are voiceless...

Evelyn Schmidt

“What does social Justice mean to you?”

February 20, 2023

To me social justice means voting reform. The youth vote is underrepresented due to voter suppression methods. We need to combat this by allowing college students easy access to on campus voting, early...

Sophomore Business Major Keaton Hillman

What makes a healthy relationship?

February 12, 2023

The key to a healthy relationship is to have open communication. Without communication, problems can be misinterpreted. Therefore it’s important to set clear boundaries and make sure the other person...

Glissaundra Korback (photo courtesy of Glissaundra Korback)

Do you want six more weeks of snow and why?

I do not want six weeks of snow. I can agree that snow is very pretty to look at, but I would rather not walk to class in it. Especially on the hill by Hyer hall. - Sophomore Communication and Sciences...

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