The Beginning My senior year of high school was one I won’t ever forget, as that was the year of 2021, where COVID-19 was still prevalent. I spent my whole senior year online, and naturally I felt...

After four years it’s hard to believe that it’s almost over. When I was still in high school the idea of college scared me at first, and the idea of starting over with schooling again was intimidating...

After my time at Whitewater, I’ve had the chance to experience a lot of different moments that I'll carry with me. Some were straightforward, others were challenging, but all of them played a role in...

With only a few weeks left as an undergraduate, it’s time for me to reflect on my time at UW-Whitewater. I want to take the time to share my story not for myself, but in the hopes that I can help one...

Members of the Royal Purple attended the Milwaukee Bucks PR & Journalism Day March 17. The event allowed journalism and public relations students to learn from professionals and understand what it...

Staff of the UW-Whitewater Royal Purple (RP) attended the 2026 Wisconsin Newspaper Association Convention (WNA) March 5-6 in Madison, where they were recognized both individually and collectively, bringing...

In 2026, the Royal Purple will celebrate its 125th anniversary. This accomplishment marks an important milestone, providing an opportunity to look back at the publication’s history to reminisce, learn...

While graduation is approaching fast, a lot has come to mind, and a lot of things have happened within my five-year journey here at UW-Whitewater. I came here not knowing anyone, but I am leaving knowing...

My whole life I was told that I’m extra. Whether about my fashion, my hair, or genuinely me as a person I have always been extra. That big light in me was something I held close to my heart and used...

The Royal Purple celebrated its 124th anniversary Nov. 1, inching closer to a milestone 125 years as the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s primary source of print news. Since its inception, the organization...

This first week of November we celebrate the start of the student-run newspaper at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Now 124 years since its founding, there's still much to celebrate, support and...

I’ve wanted to be a journalist since I was seven years old — I know it sounds crazy that a young kid would randomly decide one day to become a journalist but I swear I did. People used to ask me what...