Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Peer mentor Hunter Nobles paints Warhawk Drive Sept. 1. Paint it Purple is an annual University of Wisconsin-Whitewater tradition for incoming freshmen as they begin their college journey.

The art of being a Warhawk

Erica Chandler, Arts and Rec Editor September 5, 2021

The First Year Experience welcomed new freshmen this year with a wide variety of music and art during the traditional annual fall events of Paint it Purple and R U Purple. These events are known to be...

Incoming students kick off their first week of school by running through a parade of hands during RU Purple.

A true ‘Warhawk Welcome’

Savannah Hernandez, Assistant News Editor September 10, 2019

The day of Warhawk Welcome involved cheering from peer mentors, a presentation from Dear World, a presentation on campus safety tips, Hawkfest, and finally, RU Purple.  Students spent the days with...

R U Purple? 2017 Photos

R U Purple? 2017 Photos

Kimberly Wethal., Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2017

New students participate each year in the R U Purple? event, which gives them their official welcome to campus. Students attend a rally before running across the Perkins Stadium football field, ceremoniously...

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