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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

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Staying safe on St. Patrick’s Day

March 12, 2013

  The Royal Purple sat down with professionals with University Health & Counseling Services to help answer questions and give students advice on how to drink safely on St. Patrick’s Day. Wellness/AOD...

Rakowiecki

Dining Services reacts to sanitation rumors

March 12, 2013

  Director stresses importance of food safety, foodborne illnesses  The rumors are spreading like wild fire. An infamous Facebook page, UW-Whitewater Confessions, has students worried about...

Watkins

Best Buddies creates lifelong friendships

March 12, 2013

  It’s common for students to join a campus organization to meet new friends, but some students on campus are broadening their horizons to create connections in the community. Best Buddies...

Professor rating sites often misleading

Professor rating sites often misleading

March 6, 2013

  With academic advising right around the corner, many students are beginning to plan their schedules for next semester. For many, picking classes isn’t just about what is required and what...

When one ride changes a life forever

When one ride changes a life forever

March 6, 2013

  Three men on the wheelchair basketball team share their stories of becoming disabled.  Many students walk to class and climb stairs everyday. But what happens when those abilities are taken...

Junior Rachel Nepper navigates the snowy sidewalk  in front of Roseman Hall in her wheelchair.

Proactivite approach needed for accessibility

February 27, 2013

UW-Whitewater has long been known as one of the most accessible campuses in Wisconsin. It is known for taking strides to accommodate all students, regardless of impairments. While our university prides...

International Education Week celebrates 'common ground'

International Education Week celebrates ‘common ground’

February 27, 2013

  Students who are interested in studying abroad or want to celebrate international diversity can partake in International Education Week from Feb. 25 to March 1. The Center for Global Education...

The power of pizza: Toppers delivers jobs, benefits local charities

The power of pizza: Toppers delivers jobs, benefits local charities

February 27, 2013

  “We keep the good people of Whitewater fed with good, cheesy food,” Founder and CEO of Toppers Pizza, Scott Gittrich, said of his business’ role in the community. Gittrich was introduced...

UW-Whitewater students "take the plunge" into freezing water

UW-Whitewater students “take the plunge” into freezing water

February 20, 2013

  Freezing temperatures, ice cold water and hundreds of people willing to brave them both gathered for the annual Polar Plunge event hosted by Special Olympics Wisconsin last weekend. The event...

Chartwells makes healthy eating easy

Chartwells makes healthy eating easy

February 20, 2013

  Many college students generally struggle to keep a healthy diet with their on-the-go lifestyles. The UW-Whitewater Dining Services in partnership with Chartwells will continue to improve its...

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Michael Riley
Assitant News Editor

That’s what (S)He said…

February 13, 2013

"Should couples celebrate Valentine's Day?"   SHE SAID  This time of year disgusts me. It’s all superficial signs of love that should be expressed every day, but are only present when...

-Taylor Stokes
freshman

Valentine’s Day: Then and Now

February 13, 2013

  Valentine’s Day has transformed itself into a day for loved ones to shower each other with gifts and words of appreciation, but the original tradition started out a little differently. According...

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