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Gymnast Erika Briscoe

Former all-american gymnast reflects on her Whitewater career

Devin Ulrich, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2020

Former All-American gymnast, Erika Briscoe had one incredible career at UW-Whitewater. Briscoe’s journey was not the typical transition many college athletes have to take to get where they want to be....

Thompson rallies Warhawks amid investigation, pandemic

Thompson rallies Warhawks amid investigation, pandemic

Carina Lopez, News Editor September 13, 2020

UW System President Tommy Thompson addressed the Whitewater campus in a virtual town hall Sept. 9 held to answer questions about an investigation into Chancellor Dwight Watson and the increase in COVID-19...

COVID-19 can’t stop Esports

COVID-19 can’t stop Esports

Matt Ellis, Assistant Arts and Recreational Editor September 13, 2020

While COVID-19  negatively affects nearly every aspect of society, that’s not the case with with the UW-Whitewater Esports Club.  “COVID doesn’t affect us too much, which is a cool feature of...

LIFE program students attend class in Winther Hall.

LIFE program helps students with intellectual disabilities succeed in school

Dauntae Green, Lifestyle Editor September 13, 2020

The UW-W LIFE Program, otherwise known as Learning Is For Everyone, shows students with an intellectual disability how to navigate college through different services and support staff.  "I can’t...

Kylie McCombe, right, and her aunt, Jenny McCombe, look into Kachel Gym during a tour of the Williams Center.  UW-Whitewater admissions staff visited with incoming and prospective students and their families and guided small tour groups around campus on Thursday, July 16, 2020. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)

Williams Center workout changes

Devin Ulrich, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2020

For those trying to keep off the COVID-19 (lbs), train or relieve stress, the Williams Center is open again this fall, but with some new guidelines.  The changes include wearing a mask while in the...

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Tweets of the Week

Dr. Sumin Shin, Assistant Professor of Advertising September 13, 2020

The UW-Whitewater’s Vocal Jazz ensemble used this equipment for years, indoors. However, now the Choir uses the Mixers, wireless microphone receiver, and a FM transmitter for parking lot rehearsals. The FM transmitter is on the windowsill near the bottom.

Choir practice in the car

Lizzy Rost, Arts and Recreational Editor September 13, 2020

UW-Whitewater’s choir students dedicate themselves to music. And in a pandemic those students persevere with creative practices that allow for social distancing.  This semester they practice in the...

The Beloit Snappers minor league baseball team welcomed the UW-Whitewater family on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, for a tailgate social, t-shirt giveaway and a ceremonial first pitch by Willie Warhawk.

Infielder Bryan Sturdevant aims for spring season

Hannah Michalowski, Sports Editor September 13, 2020

Senior baseball player Bryan Sturdevant has high expectations for the upcoming season.  COVID-19 cut the team’s success short last year after just three games, so the infielder hopes to start at...

Star Quarterback Transfers to UW-Whitewater

Star Quarterback Transfers to UW-Whitewater

Hannah Michalowski, Sports Editor September 6, 2020

When Evan Lewandowski stepped into the Warhawk football stadium in a Lacrosse Eagle’s uniform last season, he had no idea he would return in 2020, but as a Warhawk. A talented quarterback out of...

Senior guard Andre Brown (14) makes a three-point shot late in the second half to bring the Warhawks within one point of UW-Oshkosh in a WIAC conference game at the Williams Center on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.  The Warhawks could not overcome the No. 5 Titans but Brown in the first half became the 29th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points.

Remembering Lucas Burns

Devin Ulrich, Sports Editor September 6, 2020

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and surrounding community mourns the loss of former men's basketball forward Lucas Burns, who died at the age of 30.  Burns was part of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater...

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student and Hawk Squad member Maddie Neuser (left) adds additional purple paint to a painting tray while Freshman Ryan Waln (right) continues to paint Warhawk Drive nearby.

Leaving Your Mark On Campus

Carina Lopez, News Editor September 6, 2020

New incoming freshman and transfer students had the opportunity to leave their mark on campus by painting Warhawk Drive purple Monday, Aug 1.  While a virtual Warhawk Welcome continued, it was...

Purple Pit Crew member Katherine Reddeman takes a group photo of Peer Mentor Katie Sorensen and new students who are part of the Live and Learn, learning community, during Warhawk Welcome.

Warhawk Welcome

Katie Childs, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2020

UW - Whitewater welcomed first-year students to campus with an array of online orientation events Aug. 31 - Sept. 1. Freshmen and transfers had the opportunity to meet one another, tune into informational...

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