Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Polar Plunge brings teams and communities together

Polar Plunge brings teams and communities together

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor February 11, 2019

While many wouldn’t dream of getting anywhere near water during the cold of the winter months, a small group of people decided that the discomfort of the plunge was worth it if it meant helping out a...

‘Polar Plunge’ fundraiser brings cool twist

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor January 21, 2019

With the cold weather of winter rolling in, some may find it hard to believe that people are willing jump into a cold body of water for any reason, but that’s exactly what many plan to do this February...

UW-W senior raises $135,000 for Special Olympics

Catherine Smith, Lifestyle Editor October 3, 2017

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater senior Alyssa Bohm emceed the Special Olympics Wisconsin Truck Convoy in Richfield, Wisconsin on Sept. 16. “This event is absolutely incredible, it is a fundraiser...

Polar Plunge makes big splash for Special Olympics

February 22, 2012
About 350 people jumped into an icy pool at Cravath Lakefront Park Saturday looking to make a splash among the Whitewater community and raise money for Special Olympics.

SPILL looking to make splash at this year’s ‘Polar Plunge’

February 8, 2012
Many student organizations are participating in the “Polar Plunge” fundraiser to help raise money and spread awareness for the Special Olympics Feb. 18th. The plunge provides a unique experience to support local Special Olympic athletes by jumping into a pool of icy cold water.
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