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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Opportunities in sustainability

Shannan Lojeski, News Editor February 4, 2019

Improving the student employment program is the main goal for the UW-Whitewater’s Sustainability Office in 2019. “We believe that a strong internship program that allows our students to explore...

Q&A with Peter Spangler

Q&A with Peter Spangler

February 4, 2019

The Royal Purple sat down with Peter Spangler from Wisconsin Makers in Whitewater to talk about the MakerSpace. Royal Purple: What is a MakerSpace and how did it get started? Peter Spangler: You...

Trewyn following Kumerow’s footsteps

Dylan Piccolo, Staff Reporter January 29, 2019

Thirty-two NFL teams will make their selections in the 2019 NFL Draft in April, and front offices will choose the future of their organization based on a full body of work. If you look at UW-Whitewater...

UW-W online classes receive high ranking

Olivia Storey, Staff Reporter January 29, 2019

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been ranked No. 1 in the state for its online MBA programs for 2019. With an overall score of 83 percent, acceptance rate, accessibility and cost have helped...

Kind talks of progress, recovery for students

Shannan Lojeski, News Editor January 29, 2019

With the fall semester behind it, Whitewater Student Government (WSG) plans to move forward confidently and consistently both individually as a student governance and collectively as a campus. “We all...

Student Diversity, Engagement and Success programs plan for new semester

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor January 29, 2019

With the spring semester beginning, the department of Student Diversity, Engagement and Success (SDES) is implementing new advantages for those involved in its programs. The SDES department includes several...

Little Free Pantry continues to grow

Charlie Fries, Assistant Lifestyle Editor January 29, 2019

Kristine Zaballos, creator of the first permanent Little Free Pantry located on Walworth Avenue, has come a long way since starting in 2016 with no more than a dream to help people struggling with day-to-day...

screenshot of Rocket League

Club, intramural sports offer new opportunities

Brenda Echeverria, Arts & Rec Editor January 29, 2019

Students looking to get involved on campus and meet other students can join a club or intramural team. There are several intramural sports with January registrations now open and there are club sports...

photo courtesy of Whitewater Arts Alliance

Public art project kicks off

Brenda Echeverria, Arts & Rec Editor January 29, 2019

The Whitewater Arts Alliance kicked off the annual Public Art Project with a presentation by local historian Carol Cartwright at the Cultural Arts Center on Sunday. Cartwright, who is full of anecdotes,...

Passport Parking app arrives on campus

Shannan Lojeski, News Editor January 21, 2019

Coming back from winter break, students, staff and faculty will no longer see meters in parking lots on campus. Taking their place is the Passport Application that allows drivers to pay for parking via...

‘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...

photos courtesy of Michael Flanagan Director of Crossman Gallery

Faculty, staff display creative achievements

Brenda Echeverria, Arts & Rec Editor January 21, 2019

UW-Whitewater faculty and staff will be given the opportunity to reveal scholarly research and other creative achievements in The Crossman Gallery. A reception will be held Jan. 29, from 3 to 4:30 p.m....

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