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Junior midfielder Taylor Ortiz drives the ball down the field at a home game.

Warhawks men’s soccer defeats Millikin on Senior Day

Zach Semancik, Staff Writer October 13, 2017

It was the UW-Whitewater underclassman who lead the Warhawks to a 4-2 victory over Millikin University on senior day. Whitewater jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the 15th minute of play, thanks to...

A Warhawks women's volleyball player positions to bump the ball back over the net during a home game.

Women’s volleyball wins eighth straight at home

Calahan Steed, Staff Writer October 13, 2017

The UW-Whitewater women’s volleyball team’s home dominance continued as the Warhawks dropped UW-Platteville in three sets. The ninth-ranked Warhawks were able to improve to 15-3 on the year, while...

You have a right to sit, stand or kneel

You have a right to sit, stand or kneel

Royal Purple, Editorial Staff September 26, 2017

People are taking a stand by not standing. When at least 200 NFL players knelt, locked arms or neglected to appear during the National Anthem at all, they were protesting President Donald Trump's comments...

Royal Purple News Update 9-27-2017

September 25, 2017

This week's edition includes stories on Whitewater Common Council, the local impact of Trumps DACA announcement and a preview of the UW-Whitewater vs. UW-Oshkosh football matchup. The paper hits news stands...

Dr. Keith Zukas

New adviser, new ideas: A glance at what’s next

Dr. Keith Zukas, Faculty Adviser September 5, 2017

It’s going to be an exciting year for the Royal Purple student newspaper. Working with the Editorial and Business Departments has already yielded some important results that will move the paper forward...

Many farms rely on immigrant workers, some of whom are undocumented citizens. Some are concerned that deportations could leave farms shorthanded.

Should immigrant workers fear ICE?

Brad Allen, Biz & Tech Editor May 3, 2017

The United States government is not “rounding up illegal immigrants,” some officials say, but many farm workers – some of whom are undocumented citizens – still hold fears regarding the prospect...

This bar graph shows the recyclable items that UW-Whitewater students recycle the most. Paper is the most recycled item.

Survey finds drop with recycling trend

Brian Schanen and Katie Zwiefelhofer, Contributors May 3, 2017

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students’ positive attitude towards recycling efforts does not appear to line up with behavioral intent regarding waste products, a public opinion course survey has...

Editor-in-Chief ignites spark before exit

Editor-in-Chief ignites spark before exit

May 3, 2017

By Ashley McCallum   A former Royal Purple Editor-in-Chief once wrote that this job is about putting out flames and being a firefighter, but I disagree. This job is about igniting sparks. When...

Savage animals portray human nature

Savage animals portray human nature

Hannah Maes, Arts and Rec Editor May 1, 2017

“Animal Farm” is a dirty tale that warns against the corruption of power and the savagery of human nature. The play put on by UW-Whitewater students who definitely did justice to the rawness of the...

Interactive art defines the contemporary style

Ashley McCallum, Co Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2017

While preparing for our anticipated field trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago (MCA), I heard the current featured exhibit was based around a world renowned dancer and choreographer, Merce...

YouTuber writes hit book on personal struggles

YouTuber writes hit book on personal struggles

Monica Hart, Copy Editor May 1, 2017

Hannah Hart is a breaker of boundaries. She first rose to fame by accident, after uploading a video of her getting drunk and cooking to make a friend smile. Within a few days, that video had gone viral...

Campus welcomes Kiki Smith

Campus welcomes Kiki Smith

Ashley McCallum, Co Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2017

      Kiki Smith is a world-renowned artist who admits she has friends who will not let her paint portraits of them, for fear she will make them look ten years older. Smith...

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