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Both the administration and the overall campus population at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater need to be doing more to protect members of our community who are undocumented citizens. Steps we all can – and should – take involve contacting members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and setting up emergency reserve funds for students who must continue their education without federal loan support.

We must stand beside our DREAMers

Royal Purple Editorial Staff Opinion, Royal Purple Editorial Staff March 5, 2018

A major deadline set for Congress to act on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) legislation has run out of time. The ramifications could be devastating if the policy is repealed, which allows...

The senior trio of Brooke Trewyn, Malia Smith and Andrea Meinert (left-to-right) were all named first-team All-WIAC for the women’s basketball team.

Three’s company for All-WIAC

Jack Miller, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2018

Three players from both the UW-Whitewater women’s and men’s basketball teams were named to All-WIAC teams, which was announced Feb. 27. Women senior guards Brooke Trewyn and Malia Smith, along with...

Senior Zane Navratil was part of the Warhawks No. 1 doubles pair that defeated Wooster College’s pairing of Nathan Devereux and Joaquin Abos Amo. Navratil and junior Jimmy Engelhart won the match 8-4.

Men win eight straight after two losses out the gate

Joe Byers, Staff Reporter March 5, 2018

The UW-Whitewater men’s tennis team defeated Wooster College on Saturday at the Aspen Racquet Club, in Wooster, Ohio, by a score of 7-2 to push their win streak to eight in a row. With this win, the...

Last chance to make the dance

Last chance to make the dance

Calahan Steed, Staff Reporter March 5, 2018

The UW-Whitewater men’s and women’s track and field team competed in three last chance meets in hopes of improving marks to reach qualifying status for the NCAA Indoor Championships. The Warhawks traveled...

Junior forward Olivia Freckmann embraces a teammate after the women’s basketball team was defeated by Gustavus Adolphus in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. Freckmann finished the game with 12 points and five rebounds.

’Hawks tournament run ends sour, not sweet

Jack Miller, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2018

Despite the many accomplishments in the women’s basketball 2017-2018 season, the tournament ended more bitter than sweet for the team. The No.11 Warhawks (25-4) were defeated 74-60 by Gustavus Adolphus...

A rendering of what the new residence hall is expected to look like, from the architecture firm, Eppstein Uhen Architects. Ground will be broken for the building in late march, weather permitting.

Ground to break on new residence hall

Kimberly Wethal, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2018

The residence hall that was designed in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s master plan and built into the State of Wisconsin’s ’13-15 biennial budget will finally be breaking ground this spring...

Sophomore biology major Elli Wahlberg donates blood on Feb. 20 in Esker Hall during the annual blood drive hosted by the Pre Health Associates of Today (PHAT) and TriBeta organizations.

Students donate blood, give back to community

Evan Halpop, Photo Editor February 26, 2018

Students lined up to donate blood last week in an annual blood drive on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. UW-Whitewater club Pre-Health Associates of Today (PHAT) and TriBeta hosted the...

Some bicycles in the Sotherland Custom shop are hanging in the back of the BicycleWise store. John Sotherland has been working with bicycles for nearly 40 years. He launched BicycleWise in 2001.

Sotherland Customs focuses on fitness

Garrett Kluever, Biz & Tech Editor February 26, 2018

Sotherland Customs hosted an open house for the community Feb. 24, showcasing how the shop can support people’s passion to get out and ride. John Sotherland owns the business located in the BicycleWise...

Music on the Mind: The Beauty of Disagreement

Music on the Mind: The Beauty of Disagreement

Jon Ball, Staff Reporter February 26, 2018

Music sends messages, develops discussion and creates unity. Its impact on society never ceases to amaze me. We are blessed with a multitude of genres and sub-genres such as Jazz (a personal favorite),...

Junior Lisa O’Donnell performs a handstand during her balance beam routine. O’Donnell finished with an all-around score of 37.800, which was best on the team.

Women’s gymnastics stumbles on senior day

Joe Byers, Staff Reporter February 26, 2018

The UW-Whitewater women’s gymnastics team was defeated by UW-La Crosse 192.125-190.975 Saturday Feb. 24 in front of a large crowd at the Russell arena in Whitewater. UW-La Crosse and UW-Whitewater...

Rongstad’s career-high 34 not enough to snap skid

Rongstad’s career-high 34 not enough to snap skid

Kolton Hegstrom, Sports Editor February 26, 2018

The UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team dropped the first game of the WIAC tournament despite a career-high 34 points from junior Derek Rongstad. The Warhawks lost 79-68 to UW-River Falls, dropping...

Track and field take on WIAC in Indoor Championships

Track and field take on WIAC in Indoor Championships

Calahan Steed, Staff Reporter February 26, 2018

The UW-Whitewater men’s and women’s track and field teams placed second and sixth, respectively, Feb.23-24 at the WIAC Indoor Championships in Stevens Point. The men’s team finished the two day...

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