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Warhawks’ journey comes to an end

Warhawks’ journey comes to an end

Tyler Job, Sports Editor December 10, 2018

After an undefeated regular season and 36th WIAC championship, the No. 5 UW-Whitewater football team fell short of the Stagg Bowl in the NCAA DIII semifinal against No. 2 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor...

Warhawks move on to semifinal

Warhawks move on to semifinal

Tyler Job, Sports Editor December 4, 2018

Five Whitewater turnovers helped the No. 5 Warhawk football team pull away from No. 11 Bethel University (Minn.), 26-12, in the national quarterfinal round Dec. 1 at Perkins Stadium. The win sends the...

Men’s hoops shoot for comeback

Men’s hoops shoot for comeback

Dylan Piccolo, Staff Reporter December 4, 2018

Last season, the Warhawks lost their first-round matchup in the WIAC tournament against UW-River Falls. The season did not finish the way they wanted, and it was telling they would be back ready to go...

photo by Grace Holler / Photo Editor

Warhawks advance to quarterfinal

Tyler Job, Sports Editor November 28, 2018

Two down, three to go. After defeating Eureka College (Ill.) 67-14 Nov. 17, the No. 5 Warhawk football squad dominated St. Norbert College 54-21 in the NCAA playoffs second round Nov. 24 at Perkins Stadium,...

Volleyball ends season in second round

Volleyball ends season in second round

Dylan Piccolo, Staff Writer November 14, 2018

The No. 18 women’s volleyball team rolled into Grand Rapids, Michigan for their 26th NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 27 seasons, but fell short to regional host and No. 1 Calvin College (Mich.)...

Warhawks and Wizardry

Jeffrey Wardon, Jr., Biz & Tech Editor November 5, 2018

A festive band of Warhawks created a supernatural experience like none other last week. The Warriors and Wizards Festival, hosted in Jefferson County from Oct. 19-21, brought together a talented group...

Women’s soccer vs. Viterbo and River Falls

Dylan Piccolo, Staff Reporter October 31, 2018

It was a huge week for the women’s soccer team as it was able to sneak into the WIAC tournament in its final week of regular season play. The team’s first match was a non-conference showdown on...

Women’s soccer clinches WIAC tournament berth

Dylan Piccolo, Staff Reporter October 29, 2018

The women’s soccer team was able to sneak into the WIAC tournament in its final week of regular season play. The team’s first match was a non-conference showdown on the road at Viterbo University....

The women’s tennis team secured its 12th straight WIAC title Oct. 21 in Madison. The 
Warhawks now have 19 overall conference championships and will seek a national title in May.

Women’s tennis claims another WIAC title

Alyssa Brooks, Staff Reporter October 29, 2018

A winning tradition is an important theme for UW-Whitewater athletics, and the women’s tennis team just added to that. After completing a dominant fall schedule, the Warhawks went on to win their 12th...

Senior quarterback Cole Wilber threw for two touchdowns and rushed for one in Whitewaters 44-7 victory over UW-River Falls. Wilber has 16 touchdowns compared to just five interceptions this year.

Football continues season-long dominance

Tyler Job, Sports Editor October 22, 2018

The No. 6 football team’s winning streak is now at 13 dating back to last season thanks to a dominant 44-7 homecoming victory against UW-River Falls Oct. 20. The howling 25 miles per hour wind gusts...

photo by Ivan Pomeroy / Staff Photographer

Vukmir draws large crowd

Killian Jauch, News Editor October 22, 2018

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College Republicans hosted Wisconsin Senate candidate Leah Vukmir Oct. 17. Vukmir is currently closest competitor to incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin. The event drew...

Alpha Sigma poses with their sorority flag at the end of their Thursday night mashup skit.

Homecoming Star Search features songs, school spirit

Katelyn Black, Lifestyle Editor October 22, 2018

The Star Search Talent show is a 72-year tradition that may never change for many Homecoming’s to come. “The Star Search Talent show has been going on since 1946, right after World War Two,” said...

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