Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Head Coach of the UW-Whitewater football team Kevin Bullis walks off the field smiling, after the Warhawks defeated St. John’s (MINN.) to advance to the 2019 Division III Football National Championship.

QuaranTeam

Hannah Michalowski, Sports Editor October 11, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread across Wisconsin, UW-Whitewater is no exception. But the QuaranTeam fundraiser set up by UW Foundation, Inc. provides students with some comfort in care packages and hygiene...

Making a splash

Making a splash

Devin Ulrich, Assistant Sports Editor October 11, 2020

Leanne Stigler feels like a fish out of water. She can't wait to get back in the pool to compete with her family of a team. And there may be hope for some competition after December 31 with the Wisconsin...

UW-Whitewater women’s soccer senior defender Katy Kusswurm (17) kicks the ball in the rain,
during a match against UW-Platteville in October 2019.

Uncertainty without a soccer season

Dane Sheehan, Photographer October 4, 2020

Heading into the 2020 season, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Women’s Soccer Head Coach Ryan Quamme said his team was extremely excited. After finishing 2019 strong and returning most of their core...

Director of Recreation Sports and Facilities Gary Harms

Leaving a legacy

Devin Ulrich, Assistant Sports Editor September 27, 2020

Director Gary Harms spent 35 years leading Recreation Sports and Facilities at UW-Whitewater. He started as coordinator of intramural sports in 1985 and was named director of recreation sports and facilities...

UW-Whitewater Mens Basketball plays UW-La Crosse Jan. 15 2020. This years winter sports are delayed to begin until Jan. 1.

WIAC suspends winter sports

Ben Yang, Journalist September 27, 2020

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference sent out a statement announcing the suspension of all winter sports competitions until the end of 2020. The suspension of winter sports comes after a careful...

Gymnast Erika Briscoe

Former all-american gymnast reflects on her Whitewater career

Devin Ulrich, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2020

Former All-American gymnast, Erika Briscoe had one incredible career at UW-Whitewater. Briscoe’s journey was not the typical transition many college athletes have to take to get where they want to be....

Star Quarterback Transfers to UW-Whitewater

Star Quarterback Transfers to UW-Whitewater

Hannah Michalowski, Sports Editor September 6, 2020

When Evan Lewandowski stepped into the Warhawk football stadium in a Lacrosse Eagle’s uniform last season, he had no idea he would return in 2020, but as a Warhawk. A talented quarterback out of...

Senior guard Andre Brown (14) makes a three-point shot late in the second half to bring the Warhawks within one point of UW-Oshkosh in a WIAC conference game at the Williams Center on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.  The Warhawks could not overcome the No. 5 Titans but Brown in the first half became the 29th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points.

Remembering Lucas Burns

Devin Ulrich, Sports Editor September 6, 2020

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and surrounding community mourns the loss of former men's basketball forward Lucas Burns, who died at the age of 30.  Burns was part of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater...

Sports reporting job a crazy journey

Tyler Job, Sports Editor May 6, 2019

I’m not sure where to begin. To be honest, I wasn’t even interested in sports until 10 years ago. I’ve been a WWE fan for most of my life, but that’s sports entertainment, not actual sports. I’m...

Strive for your passions, take chances

Tyler Job, Sports Editor March 4, 2019

Getting to the sports editor position at the Royal Purple was not an easy journey. In fact, it took a lot longer than I hoped for. But I earned it by striving day in and day out to get here. I’ve...

‘Jon Snow of the Royal Purple’ offers farewell and gratitude

Jack Miller, Assistant Sports Editor May 8, 2018

Even though I was only at Royal Purple for one year, it’s truly something I will cherish forever. This great experience would not have been possible if it wasn’t for two people. Although I still...

Warhawks ridin’ hot start from Bryden

Warhawks ridin’ hot start from Bryden

Joe Byers, Sports Reporter April 23, 2018

The UW-Whitewater baseball team has been on a tear as of late, and outfielder Daytona Bryden is a big contributing factor. Bryden, a senior from Rockton, Illinois, has put up some of the best numbers in...

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