Rob Gauler Archives - Royal Purple

Heavy snowfalls produce slower cleanup removal, problems getting to class

December 7, 2011

With winter well on its way, students in wheelchairs worry about getting to class on time or if at all.

Whitewater Historical Society to restore train depot

November 29, 2011

The 121-year-old Whitewater train depot is awaiting renovations in the spring to help revive the original condition of the building.

Walmart Supercenter reopening ‘profits the Whitewater community’

November 22, 2011

Walmart Supercenter had a grand reopening last Wednesday. In attendance were the UW-Madison Madhatters, the VFW, the Whitewater Police and Fire Departments, and many community members.

UW-W student arrested on multiple drug charges

November 16, 2011

UW-Whitewater junior Michael Sommerfeldt, 21, was arrested on Nov. 7 after police received information that drugs were being used and sold at 761 W. Main St.

Same-sex abuse seminar brings the issue to attention

November 9, 2011

A seminar raising awareness to same-sex domestic violence was held at UW-Whitewater on Friday.

Voter photo I.D. law will affect UW-Whitewater students

November 2, 2011

UW-Whitewater is currently working on creating a free-of-charge second university identification card for students to be used for voting purposes only.

Off-campus students pay additional costs

October 26, 2011

Students living off campus through the university system are paying more per semester to live in Fox Meadows and Cambridge Apartments than students who are living there through the city as private tenants.

Alcohol-related citations haven’t risen over Halloween, homecoming weekends

October 12, 2011

The Whitewater Police Department and University Police Department said alcohol-related citations are not higher during the Halloween, homecoming weekends compared to other weekends.

SPILL helps students deal with issues

September 29, 2011

Support Peers In Laid-back Listening, a group of students who lend their ears and advice on an issue; such as a breakup, held a benefit last Friday to raise awareness to their program.

Diversity program to promote various cultures on campus

September 29, 2011

Students have the chance to learn about the multiple cultures that scatter campus by attending Dialogue on the Human Perspective, an event put on by the Career and Leadership Development and the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Student Success.

First Fall Undergraduate Research Day a success

September 21, 2011

Students in the fields of physical science and through the College of Business and Education took part in research over the summer. They shared their results on last Tuesday at the University Center.

Local man starts new custom bike-building shop

March 8, 2011

John Sotherland, owner of BicycleWise & Sports Fitness in Whitewater, launched a custom bicycle building shop last month.