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Royal Purple

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‘Hawks outlasted by No. 3 Titans

Kolton Hegstrom, Sports Editor October 3, 2017

The UW-Whitewater football team was defeated by the No. 3 UW-Oshkosh Titans 37-20, dropping their conference opener for the first time since 2001. The Warhawks (1-3, 0-1) battled back from 23-7 to bring...

On the road again, it’s UW-W on the road again

Kolton Hegstrom, Sports Editor October 3, 2017

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater athletics programs have been on the road more than normal during the 2017 Fall season and that’s because recent dominance makes scheduling home games difficult. “With...

Early season contest of UW-W and the Titans has postseason implications

Early season contest of UW-W and the Titans has postseason implications

Kolton Hegstrom, Sports Editor September 26, 2017

The UW-Whitewater football team opens conference play on Oct. 30 when they travel to Oshkosh to take on the No. 3 UW-Oshkosh Titans. Arguably the biggest rivalry in Division 3 football, the Warhawks and...

Payton DeLuga

Warhawks undefeated no more

Tyler Job, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

The No. 8 UW-Whitewater women’s soccer team had an up-and-down weekend in the “W” Challenge by racking up a win against Wittenberg University, 2-1, Sept. 16 but got shutout to No. 1 Washington University...

Warhawks have first hat trick in a decade

Jack Miller, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2017

The UW-Whitewater men’s soccer team (3-2) had their first hat trick in a decade, but were only able to win one of two games Sept. 8 and Sept. 10 in Minnesota. The Warhawks defeated Augsburg College...

Warhawks throw the “W” at Cubs Parade

Sam Frink, Staff Writer November 10, 2016

This Friday, Nov. 4, long- awaiting Cub fans came out for a celebration unlike any other in professional sports. These loyal fans helped contribute to the largest gathering in American history, and the...

top five, Beverly Kopper, Kimberly Wethal

It’s a wrap: The Royal Purple’s top five stories

May 3, 2016

By Kimberly Wethal May 4, 2016   Collectively, the Royal Purple’s staff of 17 editors and many more staff writers wrote about the good, the bad and the political news, penned editorials on...

Warhawks still success

January 27, 2016

Jan. 27, 2016 Column by Andrea Sidlauskas It’s both a blessing and a curse to be dominant, and the Warhawk football team has one of the most dominant programs in college football. Prior to the 2015...

ESPN3 angers football fans

ESPN3 angers football fans

October 1, 2015

By Justin St. Peter Sept. 30, 2015 Imagine watching the Super Bowl and watching your team march down the field and take the lead. There is 30 seconds left, and the opposing team has a chance to win or...

Commentary by Signe Trewyn Staff Writer

UW-Whitewater provides fond memories

September 22, 2015

From the day I set foot on campus I have felt as though UW-Whitewater has been more than just a school. It has acted like a family. My entire college career has gone by so fast, but that does not mean...

'Hawks ready for new start

‘Hawks ready for new start

September 3, 2015

September 3, 2015 By Andrea Sidlauskas When former Warhawks football coach Lance Leipold left his dynasty in Whitewater to pursue a Division I coaching position at the University of Buffalo, he invited...

Warhawks welcome transfer

Warhawks welcome transfer

September 3, 2015

September 3, 2015 By Emily Leclair “Driven” is the word senior captain Michael Treis said describes the 2015 UW-Whitewater men’s tennis team. “We know that we have the possibility to do something...

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