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Stay thankful this holiday season

Stay thankful this holiday season

December 4, 2018

We love Thanksgiving here at the Royal Purple. The holiday means good food with people we love, and it also serves as a reminder that through all the crazy, stressful things that happen in life, there...

Homecoming history at  ‘Meet the Archives’ event

Homecoming history at ‘Meet the Archives’ event

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor October 15, 2018

Through the “Meet the Archives” event, staff at the Andersen library hope to introduce students to the elaborate archives that many students don’t know exists. “October is National Archives Month,...

Women’s tennis strong as tournament approaches

Augie Spankowski, Staff Reporter October 15, 2018

Women's tennis had a busy and successful road trip Oct. 13. They first beating UW-River Falls, then traveled to UW-Stout and grabbed their second road win of the day. The Warhawks won both matchups 9-0. Whitewater...

Incumbent Rep. Vruwink supports bills for veterans

October 15, 2018

Dear Editor, I have been talking with state legislators about an issue near and dear to my heart: the Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act. This law, if enacted, would conform Wisconsin law to...

Students should value UW-W traditions

Royal Purple Staff, Editorial Staff Opinion October 15, 2018

Everyone has traditions. Everyone has a place they go to celebrate holidays, a specific way of celebrating holidays or a certain activity that their family has done for generations. Whatever they may be,...

photo by Dana Hockbein / Staff Reporter

Preparing for a festive fall season

Dana Hockbein, Staff Reporter October 8, 2018

The City of Whitewater has a past that still haunts it to this day. During the month of October, multiple tour groups are lead through the city’s mysterious history. This eerie past contributes to its...

Women’s Soccer vs. Carthage and Eau Claire

Dylan Piccolo, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

Women’s soccer came up short twice on their two-game road trip this week. The Warhawks first traveled to Kenosha to face Carthage College and fell 1-0 Sept. 26. Carthage defenders limited Whitewater’s...

Technical colleges make a difference for many

Benjamin Pierce, Managing Editor October 1, 2018

My senior year of high school was a constant barrage of questions about my future and college plans. Every time I was asked these questions, my response was the same. There was an awkward pause, and my...

The RP is here to serve students

Royal Purple, Editorial Staff Opinion October 1, 2018

The Royal Purple is a weekly student-run newspaper, but it’s no secret that news happens on University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s campus just about every day. While it’s true that we only release...

’Hawks tennis squad splits weekend series at home

Killian Jauch, News Editor September 18, 2018

The women’s tennis team had a strong day Sept. 15 with a double header against University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Carleton College [Minn.]. In their first meet against UW-L, the doubles team kicked...

The Warhawks huddle before preparing for their match against Elmhurst College (Ill.) Sept. 11. Whitewater defeated the Blue Jays in three consecutive games 25-16, 25-15 and 27-25.

Women’s volleyball dominates four match week

Erika Marion, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2018

The women’s volleyball team played four games throughout the week of Sept. 10 and  showed nothing but success. The Warhawks won all four of their games in a five-day span, and plan to continue this...

The new Bark Park opened June 13 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and treats for owners and pets.

The new and improved Bark Park

Shannan Lojeski, Assistant News Editor September 18, 2018

   City of Whitewater officials and community members marked the June 13 opening of the new “Bark Park” with the slice of a ribbon.    Bark Park, located on the corner of Jefferson Street and...

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