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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Bump, set, spike

Bump, set, spike

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Editor April 20, 2026

Hard work comes in many forms, whether that is going to the gym to improve muscle density, studying for hours to get the perfect score on a test, or working overtime to cover a month’s rent. It’s not...

UW-Whitewater Men’s Club Rugby alumni and current members run across the field as they laugh with one another during the annual rugby alumni match at Perkins Stadium, April 18, 2026.

Tradition continues for alumni

Charlie Clark, Photography Editor April 20, 2026

After falling short of qualifying for the Great Midwest 7s Division II national tournament last week, the club rugby team prepared for their annual alumni match. This match allows current men’s and women’s...

Club softball player freshman Mali McMaster hitting a ball off a tee.

Club softball rises to the top

Karissa Dieterich, Asst. Arts & Rec. Editor April 13, 2026

From barely having enough members to form a team to competing at the Division I level, club softball has undergone a significant transformation. In 2023, the team only had eight members, limiting how...

The UW-Whitewater Warhawk men’s club rugby junior Thomas Kuklinski races down the field to try to advance the ball against UW-Madison at Perkins Stadium, March 12, 2026.

Built on chaos and hard work

Karissa Dieterich, Asst. Arts & Rec. Editor April 6, 2026

After taking fourth place at a national qualifier in Missouri March 7, UW-Whitewater’s club rugby team regrouped and prepared themselves for their next challenge: the first annual Stoutfest 7s Tournament...

Getting lucky for gold

Getting lucky for gold

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Editor March 16, 2026

Luck is a small but important factor in sports, as a simple fumble could lead to a game-winning opportunity. But luck doesn’t compare to the hours of training, matches and perfecting the art of bowling. Traveling...

Welcoming a new club sport

Welcoming a new club sport

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Editor February 2, 2026

With the new semester starting and classes going into session, many students find themselves adjusting back to campus life. As they adjust, they may find themselves struggling with the mental load and...

The Men’s Ultimate Frisbee team, Subpar, practicing at the William’s Center Athletic Field on September 30th, 2025.

New year, new you

Kassie Baggett, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor January 26, 2026

As Warhawks return to campus after a month-long break, the new semester arrives with fresh energy and a familiar list of New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s “get active,” “meet new people”...

The article effect

The article effect

Natalie Illikainen, Arts and Rec Editor November 3, 2025

The Royal Purple has been covering arts and recreation at UW-Whitewater for a long time. From the opening of the Center of the Arts in 1971 with a familiar guest present, President William Carter, to a...

Club golf player finishes through his swing in the Oct. 11 tournament at Muskego. (Courtesy of men's club golf)

The return of club golf

Natalie Illikainen, Arts and Rec Editor October 20, 2025

As an opportunity for a lesser-known club sport to gain recognition, demonstrate its competitiveness and showcase its sportsmanship, a series of regional tournaments were hosted by numerous golf teams...

UW-Whitewater Club Rugby's Austin Skrundz runs the ball up the field to score against UW-Stout September 14, 2025 at the Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex.

Rugby strategy

Kassie Baggett, Arts and Rec Journalist September 22, 2025

Just two weeks into the new school year, and only days into the season, the men's rugby team has already taken on a new training strategy. The first step, teaming up for a joint practice with UW-Stout...

Club softball team after the world series win

How a win changes divisions

Natalie Illikainen, Arts and Rec Editor September 8, 2025

A game that can not only change the player’s lives, but also change the division title of the club. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s very own club softball team was able to win the NCSA Division...

Women’s Rugby playing a tournament

Unleash your inner athlete

Kassie Baggett, Arts and Rec Journalist September 1, 2025

With new, crammed class schedules, responsibilities, and stress, students can exercise both their bodies and minds with recreational sports this fall season.  The beginning of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s...

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