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Founded 1901

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‘Glow Night’ attracts competition

‘Glow Night’ attracts competition

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor October 22, 2018

This year the Homecoming committee would not settle for anything less than out of this world, and the ‘Glow Night’ event was no different.  “Every year we have a brand-new event,” said Katrina...

Alpha Sigma poses with their sorority flag at the end of their Thursday night mashup skit.

Homecoming Star Search features songs, school spirit

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor October 22, 2018

The Star Search Talent show is a 72-year tradition that may never change for many Homecoming’s to come. “The Star Search Talent show has been going on since 1946, right after World War Two,” said...

Pulse app allows students to voice their opinions

Jeffrey Wardon, Jr., Biz & Tech Editor October 22, 2018

An app called “College Pulse” is making its rounds on campus. “Pulse is a community-based survey platform for college campuses,” according to the app’s website. It is marketed as an app students...

Hicklin, in good spirits, smiles and laughs during her birthday reception.

Remarkable Warhawk becomes centenarian

Brenda Echeverria, Arts & Rec Editor October 22, 2018

It is not every day that students and faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater have the opportunity to recognize and celebrate someone who played a significant role in the university’s...

Homecoming history at  ‘Meet the Archives’ event

Homecoming history at ‘Meet the Archives’ event

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor October 15, 2018

Through the “Meet the Archives” event, staff at the Andersen library hope to introduce students to the elaborate archives that many students don’t know exists. “October is National Archives Month,...

Incumbent Rep. Vruwink supports bills for veterans

October 15, 2018

Dear Editor, I have been talking with state legislators about an issue near and dear to my heart: the Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act. This law, if enacted, would conform Wisconsin law to...

Students should value UW-W traditions

Royal Purple Staff, Editorial Staff Opinion October 15, 2018

Everyone has traditions. Everyone has a place they go to celebrate holidays, a specific way of celebrating holidays or a certain activity that their family has done for generations. Whatever they may be,...

Thinking differently

Shannan Lojeski, Assistant News Editor October 15, 2018

“Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable” was a phrase used throughout this year’s Diversity Forum. From Sunday Oct. 7 to Tuesday Oct. 9, the forum included a presentation from keynote speaker...

photo courtesy of Paul Walton

Construction project causes heat spike

Shannan Lojeski, Assistant News Editor October 15, 2018

The past couple of weeks were hot for Warhawks due to a lack of cooling across all facilities on campus. The extra use from the new dormitory at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater overworked the aging...

photo by Ivan Pomeroy / Staff Photographer

‘Open Observatory’ event draws in community stargazers

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor October 15, 2018

The Observatory Star Party and Open House this weekend brought students, staff and community members willing to brave the frigid temperatures in order to get up close and personal with the various planets,...

Alumnus gives back twofold

Alumnus gives back twofold

Jeffrey Wardon, Jr., Biz & Tech Editor October 15, 2018

A new series of graduate visits  called “Student Chats” is aimed at giving students the opportunity to network with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s alumni base. The first chat will feature...

photo by Ivan Pomeroy / Staff Photographer

Opportunistic squad secures huge win

Tyler Job, Sports Editor October 8, 2018

The No. 10 Warhawk football team shut out their opponent for the second time this season, this time toppling UW-Oshkosh 20-0 at Perkins Stadium Oct. 6. Whitewater’s defense has not allowed more than...

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