Lady Warhawks storming back
Calahan Steed, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2019
The Warhawk women’s hoops team carried its surge of weeks long momentum to an eight-game winning streak. UW-W’s victories against UW-Stevens Point Feb. 6 and UW-Stout Feb. 9 bring its season record to 16-7 overall and 9-3 in the WIAC. Whitewater currently stands tied for second in conference with U...
Q & A with Interim Chancellor Green
February 11, 2019
Filed under News
Q & A with Chancellor Green — The Royal Purple sat down with Interim Chancellor Cheryl Green to ask how she plans to transition into her position as interim chancellor at UW-W. Royal Purple: What are you most looking forward to as Interim Chancellor? Chancellor Green: As I transitioned t...
Sexual assault sparks conversation
Shannan Lojeski, News Editor
February 11, 2019
Filed under News
Only 20 percent of all sexual assaults are caused by a stranger. A campus wide email was sent Jan. 28 detailing the report of a sexual assault that occurred Jan. 25 between a student and a stranger. The student was followed from the Williams Center off campus to the area of Harmony Lane, Whitewater. W...
Winter weather forces Wells Halls clear-out
Nicole Aimone, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2019
Wells East and West halls were evacuated on Saturday, Feb. 2 due to a sprinkler head being activated in Wells East. Whitewater Fire Department was dispatched due to a fire alarm being triggered in Wells East, which was accompanied by heavy water flow. “In instances like this we don’t know if it’s a f...
Closer look at Wisconsin farms
Olivia Storey, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
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The traveling exhibit The Lands We Share made its way to Andersen Library this week, showcasing farming and culture across Wisconsin. “This exhibit is the result of collaborative research from faculty and students at four UW campuses (UW-Whitewater, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Milwaukee, and UW-Madison),” said Sarell...
Aspiring Educators introduce new, creative spin for members
Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor
February 11, 2019
Filed under Lifestyle
For members of the UW-Whitewater chapter of Aspiring Educators, going beyond what is taught in the classroom is simply part of their routine, still, co-presidents Ally Erck and Brianna Greuel decided that there was still more that they needed to explore. Both thought the organization, which usually...
NSLS sponsors first blood drive of the year
Charlie Fries, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
February 11, 2019
Filed under Lifestyle
From the iconic logo to the “I Gave Blood” stickers, the Red Cross is essentially a synonym for giving back. Because the National Society for Leadership and Success here at UW-Whitewater has a similar goal, the pairing of the two programs for a blood drive simply made sense. On Feb. 5 and 6, NSL...
Polar Plunge brings teams and communities together
Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor
February 11, 2019
Filed under carousel, Lifestyle
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 worthy cause, like the Special Olympics. Still, despite the cold water and bitter cold of the winter a...
Social media can aid in landing post-grad job
Carli Pope, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2019
Filed under Biz & Tech
As the spring semester moves along, so does the process of applying or locking in an internship or first career. Both students at UW-Whitewater and other regional schools are applying for the same positions. With all these different applicants’ vying for these positions, companies will be meticulously...
Students bring 1997 comedy musical to stage
Samantha Lynn, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2019
Filed under Arts & Rec, carousel
A story about love and reason that brings a comedic musical to life on stage of Princess Leonide who will do anything for love is coming to Whitewater. “Triumph of Love” will open on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. to students and community members. The shows will continue through March 1, and its last show will...
WSG keeps students warm this winter
Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor
February 7, 2019
Filed under Lifestyle
With the temperature and wind chill reaching the negatives this week and winter truly beginning to set in, warm gear is a must for any student walking to work or class. But when Jen Purcell, the director of marketing and public relations for the Whitewater Student Government was out running errands with a ...
Involvement Fair helps create student connections
Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor
February 7, 2019
Filed under carousel, Lifestyle
For many students, college is about finding their own special place on campus, but for some, it’s hard to know exactly where that is. And it was that very struggle that inspired Ron Bucholz, director of the Career and Leadership Development to create the Student Involvement Fair over thirty years ago. ...
