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Founded 1901

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Top fundraisers from each class crossing the finish line in the race against mascots during “Walk 4 Washington.

Elementary school ‘walks’ for supplies

Josh Stoughton, Managing Editor October 27, 2024

Communities are some of the tightest groups of people. They rally around each other to help one another when it is necessary. One topic communities rally around are the schools. They will support the schools...

Involvement Fair 2022

How do you celebrate the school year?

Mackenzie Juedes, Assistant Community Editor September 8, 2024

It’s that time of year again. As summer fades and the days of school are starting, the excitement of a new year fills the air. Students in the Whitewater Unified School District are going back to Washington,...

Back to School Tips for a Successful Semester

Back to School Tips for a Successful Semester

Sarah Sullivan, Community Editor September 10, 2023

As we jump into the first couple weeks of the fall semester, we are presented with a fresh start to set new goals and grow. In these first weeks back, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by new coursework,...

How the Seasons Change

How the Seasons Change

Corbin Giese, Graphic Designer September 11, 2022

ANIMAL HOUSE – A comic created in honor of former UW-W student and official party animal John Belushi

'We still need change'

‘We still need change’

Henri Kinson, Contributer March 27, 2022

The Whitewater School District has an election on Tuesday, April 5th. Despite the welcome results last year, the district still faces a problematic, underperforming culture. It's burdened with three school...

Wisconsin’s drop in tax rank among nation’s largest

Wisconsin’s drop in tax rank among nation’s largest

Wisconsin Policy Forum, Contributor December 5, 2021

In the span of two decades, there may be no state that has seen a greater drop in its tax burden than Wisconsin, which saw its ranking among states plunge from fourth to the middle-of-the-pack. The drop...

Be inclusive with holidays

Be inclusive with holidays

Royal Purple, Editorial Staff Opinion April 2, 2018

Aspects of Christian faith intersect with many areas of our lives and daily routines. Most of us are guaranteed a few days off work and school each year without question, and even our calendars are...

Natural gas leak causes brief evacuations at UW-W campus

Brad Allen, Managing Editor February 6, 2018

A natural gas leak near Starin Road caused brief evacuations from several campus buildings at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, university officials and campus police confirmed. Upham Hall, Ambrose...

UW System restructuring official

Nicole Aimone, News Editor November 15, 2017

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted to continue forward with the restructuring of the University of Wisconsin-Systems during a Nov. 9 meeting at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chancellor...

Letter to the Editor: Technology ruins youth and education

April 26, 2016

April 27, 2016 What is the purpose of school? We, as a society have lost track of the purpose of school. Technology has gotten in the way of what’s really important. School is about learning, listening...

Ask Alyssa: Getting back into the school groove

April 1, 2015

April 1, 2015 By Alyssa Kirchen [typography font="Cantarell" size="25" size_format="px"]Q: After spring break I always feel myself “checking out.” How do I get back into the rhythm of school?...

Education cuts bad for Wisconsin

March 11, 2011
Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal will affect numerous aspects of Wisconsinites’ lives including one UW-Whitewater holds near and dear to it’s heart: Education. With a strong education program at UW-Whitewater, students might fear they will see the students they will one day teach face struggles in the upcoming years.
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