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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Editor of the Royal Purple, Parker Olsen

Always learn on the job

Parker Olsen, Editor May 4, 2025

I never really enjoyed school, but as we approach graduation I have a little bit of a hard time imagining life without school. Thankfully, I always approach opportunities asking myself what I can learn....

UW-Whitewater students and guests take a look at eye-catching art pieces created by UW-Whitewater senior fine art students at the BFA Senior Exhibition reception in UW-Whitewater's Crossman Gallery April 29 2025.

The story behind fine arts students

Michael Vanderschuit, Arts & Rec. Journalist May 4, 2025

Four students presented their work at the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Senior Exhibition April 29. This marks the final chapter in their journeys at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as they look to...

UW-Whitewater senior, Katie McIlheran.

The fun had on the way

Katie McIlheran, Senior Photographer April 20, 2025

As the saying goes “time does fly when you are having fun,” and I had a lot of fun these past four years at UW-Whitewater. Whether it be the small town feel of the Whitewater community and campus,...

UW-Whitewater senior, Kaitlin Bruchert.

Saying goodbye

Kaitlin Bruchert, Multimedia Manager April 20, 2025

As my time here at UW-W is coming to a close in the next month, I can look back at all that I learned these past two years. I transferred to the university for my junior year in fall of 2023 after receiving...

Senior Biology Major Eric Corcoran

Hired before graduation

Eric Corcoran, UW-W Senior April 13, 2025

Upon graduating in May, I will begin working full-time as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Exact Sciences. This role provides me with an entrance into the field of cancer biology, which is one of my...

Senior Payton Adkisson lines up a forehand hit at the Warhawk Fall Invite Sept. 9, 2024.

Setting up a successful career

Chase Keller, Men’s Sports Editor September 29, 2024

UW-Whitewater tennis kicked off their 2024-25 season Sept. 6-7 with the 10th annual Warhawk Fall Invite, where a Warhawk was crowned champion in nine of the 10 draws. One of those champions was Payton...

Brianna Johnson, left, a mathematics education major from Milwaukee, and her sister Anna Melamed celebrate outside the Williams Center after commencement on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (UW-Whitewater photos/Craig Schreiner)

A special spring commencement

Ivy Steege, Campus News Editor May 1, 2022

The smiles of 2022 UW-W graduates shined extra bright this year. Not only was it the first in-person spring commencement since 2019, but masks were also lifted on campus just in time for the event. UW-Whitewater...

Follow what makes you happy

Follow what makes you happy

Logan Komprood, Advertising Manager May 1, 2022

My time at UW-Whitewater has been quite spectacular! I did not have the typical college experience that most UW-Whitewater students have. I began my college career at Madison College where I studied...

These experiences are worth taking with you

These experiences are worth taking with you

Parker Rezner, Journalist May 1, 2022

This May I will take my final steps on campus as I graduate from this stage of my life. Over these years I have grown through both difficult and incredibly gratifying experiences here at UW-Whitewater...

 Co-president of Outdoor Adventure club goes over their trip to a national park.

Graduating leaders reflect on lessons learned

Parker Rezner, Assistant Lifestyle Editor April 24, 2022

Organizations and clubs are a major source of extracurricular activity for most students on any campus. For some, however, they transcend an activity and become a lifestyle. This can be the case for a...

My college experience

My college experience

Aaron Holiday, Graphic Designer April 24, 2022

My name is Aaron Holliday, and I am a graduating senior here at UW-Whitewater. To be quite honest, as I think back on my experience in college from the beginning, I’ve really got to say that it has been...

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