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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

UW-Whitewater senior Natalie Illikainen celebrates as the audience applauds her at the senior showcase in the Light Recital Hall in the Center of the Arts, April 26, 2026.

From performing to writing

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Editor May 4, 2026

The Beginning My senior year of high school was one I won’t ever forget, as that was the year of 2021, where COVID-19 was still prevalent. I spent my whole senior year online, and naturally I felt...

Lauryn Guy, Asst. Graphic Design Editor

Finding my voice with Royal Purple

Lauryn Guy, Asst. Graphic Design Editor May 4, 2026

After four years it’s hard to believe that it’s almost over. When I was still in high school the idea of college scared me at first, and the idea of starting over with schooling again was intimidating...

Women’s Sports Editor Tony Recchio

Learning with the Royal Purple

Tony Recchio, Women’s Sports Editor April 27, 2026

After my time at Whitewater, I’ve had the chance to experience a lot of different moments that I'll carry with me. Some were straightforward, others were challenging, but all of them played a role in...

Asst. Campus News Editor Joey Gatto

Finding a home

Joey Gatto, Asst. Campus News Editor April 27, 2026

With only a few weeks left as an undergraduate, it’s time for me to reflect on my time at UW-Whitewater. I want to take the time to share my story not for myself, but in the hopes that I can help one...

Bleron Grajçevci holding the "John Belushi Street" sign (Spelled "Xhon Belushi" in Albanian) in Podujeva, Kosova

It’s goodbye, but not for long

Bleron Grajçevci, Assistant campus news editor December 9, 2024

After a long time at Rock County, it’s time to say goodbye, but you’ll still see me around. Yeah, changing campuses within the same university is a bit complicated, and pricey if you saw how much I’ve...

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