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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Chancellor shares thoughts on husband’s dismissal from UW-W

Beverly Kopper, Chancellor September 18, 2018

Dear Campus Colleagues, I want to share with you a difficult situation for me personally and professionally.  The University of Wisconsin System completed, and has now released, an independent investigation...

Warhawks team up through Webex

Jeffrey Wardon, Jr., Biz & Tech Editor September 18, 2018

As of this fall, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students and instructors can utilize a communication and collaboration tool called Webex Teams, provided by the company Cisco. Students and instructors...

photo by Julia Graff / Assistant Photo Editor

Connecting campus and community

Jeffrey Wardon Jr., Biz & Tech Editor September 17, 2018

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is building a new engagement center next to Walmart on West Main Street. The building’s former occupant, a Sentry grocery store, sold the space to the university. The...

Kates recalls his recovery after accident

Brenda Echeverria, Arts & Rec Editor September 17, 2018

While visiting his daughter Lucy at University of Oklahoma in November 2017, Dr. James Kates heard an engine revving as he crossed the parking lot to his daughter’s apartment. He looked over in time...

Men’s soccer on wrong end of overtime thriller

Ethan Maurice, Sports Reporter September 10, 2018

After taking an early two goal lead, men’s soccer lost in overtime 3-2 to St. John’s University (Minn.) Sept. 8. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scored two early goals from junior midfielders Henry...

Volleyball stacks up wins at weekend tournament

Erika Marion, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2018

Women’s volleyball scored two match wins and one loss in the Illinois Wesleyan Tournament over the weekend. The two-day tournament included three matches total. The Warhawks defeated Ohio Wesleyan...

Sophomore forward, Gianna Rogala blocks Edgewood opponent during victorious game.

Women’s soccer continues strong play with wins

Erika Marion, Assistant News Editor September 10, 2018

After a postponed game originally slated for Sept. 5, women’s soccer defeated Concordia University (Wisc.) 2-0 at Fiskum Field Sept. 6 to improve their record to 2-1 on the season. The field conditions...

Senior Ally Erck demonstrates how to use a paint roller to freshmen who took part in the tradition of painting Warhawk Drive  purple.

A ‘Warhawk Welcome’

Shannan Lojeski, Assistant News Editor September 10, 2018

Warhawk Drive turned purple once again as more than 1,500 new faces were added to campus. New Warhawks were welcomed to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater family Sept. 4 as the university celebrates...

photo by Julia Graff

Chem department breaks world record

Killian Jauch, News Editor September 10, 2018

   Students and faculty members in the Chemistry Department designed the world’s longest glow stick Sept. 7 at Willie’s Birthday Bash. The longest glow stick was previously listed at four meters,...

Willie the Warhawk plays a bag toss game with students and community members at his Birthday Bash.

Willie Warhawk turns 150

Killian Jauch, News Editor September 10, 2018

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater celebrated Willie the Warhawk’s 150th birthday on Sept. 7. The event was the culmination of many people’s time and effort throughout the last few months.   ...

Putting ‘super’ in super senior

Brad Allen, Copy Editor September 10, 2018

Syllabus week icebreakers felt bittersweet and awkward this semester. I wasn’t able to graduate in four years. Now, I’m a super senior. My first senior year was a rocky road. Dropping classes to...

Freshman Rina Tsumuraya applies a fresh coat of purple to Warhawk Drive as a part of the fall orientation process.

Professors, student share tips for success

Gabriella Neurock, Lifestyle Editor September 10, 2018

Between juggling new classes, organizations and jobs, starting a new semester can be exciting and stressful all at once. Some students overload themselves at the very beginning of the semester, causing...

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