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UW System president proposes UW Colleges merger

UW System president proposes UW Colleges merger

Nicole Aimone, News Editor October 11, 2017

University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross is proposing a restructuring of the system’s 35 universities and colleges. He announced the proposal in an Oct. 11 news release. The proposal...

Women’s golf crowned as WIAC champs for first time since ’99

Zach Hastings, Staff Writer October 10, 2017

The women’s golf team used a record breaking performance to place first in the three-round WIAC Championship Oct. 6-8, capturing its’ third championship in school history. The Warhawks entered the...

First WIAC win for women’s soccer

First WIAC win for women’s soccer

Tyler Job, Staff Writer October 10, 2017

Number 18 women’s soccer (8-2-3) secured its first WIAC victory of the season Oct. 7 after shutting out UW-Eau Claire, 1-0, at Fiskum Field. Before scoring the lone goal late in the second half, the...

This past weekend marked Family Fest at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Family fest brings families to campus

October 9, 2017

Family Fest is a chance for students and faculty to bring their families to campus, show them around and experience a variety of fun activities. UW-Whitewater’s First Year Experience (FYE) office...

On a rainy afternoon the UW-Whitewater football team defeated the 23rd ranked UW-Stout Blue Devils 14-0 in the Warhawks home opener.

Warhawks down No. 23 Blue Devils in home opener

Kolton Hegstrom, Sports Editor October 7, 2017

On a rainy afternoon the UW-Whitewater football team defeated the 23rd ranked UW-Stout Blue Devils 14-0 in the Warhawks home opener. The Warhawks, now 2-3, were lead by the play of their defense...

UW-W rallies to tie Luther College two goals scored within 51 seconds

Jack Miller, Assistant Sports Editor October 3, 2017

The UW-Whitewater men’s soccer team (5-3-3) rallied late to earn a 3-3 tie against Luther College on Sept. 27 in Decorah, Iowa. After getting down 3-0 in less than 25 minutes of action, the Warhawks...

UW-Whitewwater partners with Fox Sports

Kolton Hegstrom, Sports Editor September 21, 2017

UW-Whitewater Athletics has signed a new partnership with Fox Sports Wisconsin that went into effect on August 1, 2017. Fox Sports Wisconsin will air commercials, ticker flows and scouting reports promoting...

Women’s Tennis opens WIAC unbeaten

Kolton Hegstrom, Sports Editor September 19, 2017

The UW-Whitewater women’s tennis team won two dual matches in their conference season opener to extend their conference win streak in dual matches to 83. The Warhawks (4-0) defeated the UW-La Crosse...

September 5, 2017 Whitewater Common Council brief

September 5, 2017 Whitewater Common Council brief

Kimberly Wethal, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2017

Tuesday’s Common Council meeting included the discussion of a new timeline for the 2018 city budget and postponed the discussion about a contractual agreement pertaining to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s...

Student fills vacancy in Whitewater Common Council

Nicole Aimone, News Editor July 25, 2017

The City of Whitewater swore in its newest Council Member for Aldermanic District 2 on July 18. James "Jimmy" Schulgit, a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, replaces James Langnes...

This graphic shows how some local businesses were impacted by several events over this past weekend, including Spring Splash, State Solo & Ensemble and several sporting events.

Multiple events cultivate stronger sales

Brad Allen, Biz & Tech Editor May 3, 2017

Rainy weather and every student residence being on lockdown did not deter an economic boost for some local businesses. This wasn’t the first time, either. In the March 8 edition of The Royal Purple,...

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