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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Internships, jobs key in furthering education

Benjamin Pierce, Managing Editor October 8, 2018

There’s no doubt that coursework and education in a classroom play a key role in preparing students for full-time work in their area of study. Professors harbor tons of valuable information and real-world...

Summoning spirits: A heart stopping experience

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor October 8, 2018

It’s rare that a show can say it is literally heart-stopping, but that was exactly the case for the University Center Entertainment sponsored show, “Summoning Spirits” written and performed by Peter...

photo by Ivan Pomeroy / Staff Photographer

WSG holds open listening session

Killian Jauch, News Editor October 8, 2018

Whitewater Student Government (WSG) held a listening session Sept. 27, inviting students to express concerns they had about the university. Many members of WSG attended, and close to 20 other students...

photo by Grace Holler / Photo Editor

Career Fair draws hundreds

Benjamin Pierce, Managing Editor October 8, 2018

Students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater connected with local business owners at the annual Career Leadership and Development Career Fair  Oct. 3, and they didn’t have to leave campus to do...

photo by Julia Graff / Assistant Photo Editor

Warhawk families get festive

Killian Jauch, News Editor October 8, 2018

   Hundreds of Warhawk families flooded campus  Saturday for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s annual Family Fest. The day was an opportunity for the families of students and staff to experience...

UW-W hires new director of Financial Services

UW-W hires new director of Financial Services

Killian Jauch, News Editor October 3, 2018

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has hired Todd Carothers as its new director of Financial Services. He previously served as a faculty member and interim finance administrator at UW-Platteville....

Technical colleges make a difference for many

Benjamin Pierce, Managing Editor October 1, 2018

My senior year of high school was a constant barrage of questions about my future and college plans. Every time I was asked these questions, my response was the same. There was an awkward pause, and my...

The RP is here to serve students

Royal Purple, Editorial Staff Opinion October 1, 2018

The Royal Purple is a weekly student-run newspaper, but it’s no secret that news happens on University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s campus just about every day. While it’s true that we only release...

Sophomore Ulysses Quijano-Colunga, left, sophomore William Rosales and freshman Jonny Carbajal study together Sept. 24 in Andersen Library.

Students ‘Study N’ Style’ at library

Shannan Lojeski, Assistant News Editor October 1, 2018

A new semester calls for a new event at Andersen Library. Roughly 40 students attended “Study N’ Style” on Sept. 24, a study break roundtable designed to provide grooming services and a comfortable...

A Sept. 10, 2017 file photo shows the UW-Whitewater Marching Band performing during a halftime show at the Green Bay Packers’ 2017 season opening game at Lambeau Field. Last year’s theme was based on comic book superheroes.

Marching band looks to evolve shows

Sydney Kreklow, Staff Reporter October 1, 2018

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater marching band performs a halftime show at every Warhawk football game. Last year’s theme was “Superheroes” and the band played scores from various Marvel and...

A still image of Nick Borowitz from the music video “Bloom.”

Fun through filming

Brenda Echeverria, Arts & Rec Editor September 25, 2018

Sophomores Nick Borowitz and Bradley Ripp think it is important for fellow University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students to reserve time for their passions. The pair, along with their friend and UW-Madison...

When first constructed in 1868 the university's bell would ring out at noon each day from atop Old Main Hall's north tower.

Carillon of the bells

Scout Springgate, Staff Reporter September 24, 2018

Do you ever wonder about the bells you hear ring every day on around the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus? To many, the bells are just background noise as they traverse campus, but few actually...

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