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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Haley Karlson (left) and Patrick McIntyre are all smiles during the show.

Mission IMPROVable, comedy accomplished

Liam Delmore, Arts and Rec Journalist February 4, 2024

At a time when university students are preparing for another semester of exams, jobs and extracurricular activities, one may find some momentary relief in a night of spontaneity and light-hearted humor....

Seen here is one of the escape rooms UW-Whitewater students could choose from to  challenge their clue decoding, puzzle and riddle solving skills with their friends at the escape room event held in UW-Whitewaters Hamilton room in the University Center Fri Oct 13 2023.

Escape room traps excitement

Wil Vollentine, Arts & Rec Assistant Editor October 15, 2023

When the calendar lines up for a Friday the thirteenth people expect something spooky to happen, especially in October. That’s why Elizabeth Garthwait, program specialist at the University Center, couldn’t...

Performers playing live music in the University Center’s ‘Down Under’ during their 2022-2023 promotion video.

UC Live takes on another semester

Libby Nahan, Assistant Campus Editor January 22, 2023

From movies and bingo to everything in between, the University Center has events for anyone and everyone on campus. The UC Live is the programming board for all events that are held in the ‘down under’...

Living that tie-dye life

Living that tie-dye life

Sarah Smith, Journalist September 18, 2022

UC Live held an art workshop Wednesday, Sept. 14 for students to tie-dye shirts in an effort to spread the word about the many events and activities that the UC holds each week throughout the school year. Every...

UC Live staff help a student pick out their materials at the snow globe construction table.

Winterfest kicks off spring semester

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestyle Editor January 30, 2022

A little bit of chilly weather won’t keep the good times away from UW-W students heading to the heart of campus on a Friday night. Hundreds of students made the trek January 28 from their dorms and apartments...

Winterfest featured a magicians act for all to enjoy.

Winterfest photos

January 30, 2022

Pictured on the far right is “Guardian Bridge,” an impactful piece from Palecek’s exhibit.

An enticing exhibit

Sydney Wojcik, Arts & Recreation Editor January 23, 2022
Inevitable Juxtapositions
 Jenna Pock (Left) and Gabby Carnana(Right) are studying in the University Center on the second floor on November 19th.

Hit the books!

Katie McIlheran, Photographer December 5, 2021

The exhibit features a memorial for Sam Moermond

“Facing Addiction” exhibit expresses deep message

Peyton Rollins, Arts & Recreation Editor November 7, 2021

The “Facing Addiction” exhibit premiered on Nov. 5, 2021 at the Roberta’s Art Gallery in the University Center. The exhibit focuses on the struggles of addiction and the way that it can affect any...

Sophie Grieser, one of the hosts for the trivia night

A night of fun with trivia

Leena Hallock, Assistant Lifestyle Editor April 11, 2021

Despite having to present the trivia format on WebEx, as collaborative organizations, CHIP (Communicating Health in Practice), SAPA (Sexual Assault Prevention Advisory Committee, UCHS and UC Warhawk Alley...

Alexus Hoelbl (pictured above)  enjoys her food while sitting socially distanced with her friends outside of Warhawk Alley located in the James R. Connor University Center on Friday, Jan 22.

University Center features in-person and online fun in 2021

Caleb Kahila, Assistant Arts and Rec Editor January 24, 2021

The spring semester is upon us, and while it is looking like a repeat of the last, that doesn’t mean that there still aren’t any fun events or specials being planned by the university. That’s especially...

UW-Whitewater head womens wheelchair basketball coach Christina Schwab, left, collects a sample for tester Rebecca Hasler. Students, staff and community members came to the Williams Center on the UW-Whitewater campus for the first day of a federal COVID-19 testing program open to the community in Kris Russell Volleyball Arena, on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)

UW-W amps up COVID-19 testing

Carina Lopez Quintero, News Editor January 24, 2021

Along with the New Year, new ideas are arriving to help keep everyone safe. The university is approaching testing differently this spring semester than the last. UW-Whitewater’s new partnership with...

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