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Walker looks toward future in budget address

March 2, 2011

It’s all about the future. That was the general theme of Gov. Scott Walker’s two-year $59.2 billion budget proposal he gave Tuesday inside the Capitol State Assembly in Madison. Walker addressed a slew of issues that ranged from UW Madison splitting off from the UW System and local job cuts.

Organization welcomes open discussion

February 23, 2011

The Secular Student Alliance of Whitewater opened its doors on campus last November to empower and encourage students to discuss their views, beliefs and opinions.

That’s what He Said/She Said: My best friend’s girlfriend is cheating on him. He doesn’t know, but I do. Should I say something?

February 23, 2011

He Said ... It’s a tough decision. As a friend, you do not want to hurt your friend and make them get that funky feeling in their stomach that we have all experienced. But then again, you do not...

Title hopes strong for Warhawks

February 22, 2011

Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams will try to capture each program’s very first WIAC Championship Feb. 25-26 at UW-River Falls. “It would be an incredible feeling [to win],” head women’s coach Josh Ireland said. “It’s something that has never happened before in the existence of our program, it would be huge.”

New school records come in bunches for swimmers

February 22, 2011

Both the men’ and women’s swimming team set an assortment of school records at the WIAC championships last Thursday-Saturday, with both teams finishing fourth. The teams set new school records in...

Zarate sets bar for team in final go around

February 22, 2011

A person can only be a leader if others are willing to follow. The young wrestling team has rallied behind lone senior, James Zarate, on the way to another successful season. Zarate has displayed the work ethic and tremendous leadership the underclassmen need in the adjustment to college level wrestling.

Club volleyball team on pace to have big year

February 22, 2011

After finishing fifth at nationals last season, the men’s club volleyball team is on a good start to bring home the national title. The No. 12 ranked Warhawks hold a 7-2 record in the Wisconsin...

Gymnasts stay perfect with one meet to go

February 22, 2011

With one conference meet remaining, the gymnastics team holds a No. 1 ranking and an undefeated record at 6-0. Facing UW-Oshkosh next Saturday, the ’Hawks look to finish the season undefeated,...

Byrd following in father’s footsteps

February 22, 2011

When Antone Byrd graduated from Milwaukee Washington High School, top-level schools from across the nation lined up to get him. But when he stepped on the UW-Whitewater campus for summer school in 2010, fresh off of a year at Lee Community College in Texas, something clicked. For the first time in a year, Byrd felt safe. He seemed at home.

Protests occur at UW-Whitewater Thursday afternoon

February 17, 2011

About 175 students, faculty and staff gathered at noon Thursday between McGraw and Heide Halls to protest Scott Walker’s proposed budget repair bill. Signs that read “Workers rights are human rights” and “Care about educators like they care for your child” were held high by several protestors.

P.E.A.C.E. to hold rally today at UC

February 17, 2011

The P.E.A.C.E. organization at UW-Whitewater has joined the efforts in displaying their dislike for Walker's proposed bill, as they will hold a gathering at 12:30 p.m. near the University Center's Fiskum Gallery.

Royal Purple, staff bring home awards

February 16, 2011

The Royal Purple received second place for general excellence at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association convention and fourth place for Best of Show at the Best of Midwest convention over the weekend.