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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Women’s golf trio paces unprecedented success

Zack Hastings, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

Three members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s golf team were recognized as the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its 2017 All-Conference Women’s Golf Team. Sophomores...

Women’s golf crowned as WIAC champs for first time since ’99

Zach Hastings, Staff Writer October 10, 2017

The women’s golf team used a record breaking performance to place first in the three-round WIAC Championship Oct. 6-8, capturing its’ third championship in school history. The Warhawks entered the...

Origami, paper art inspires creativity Students, faculty employ artistic abilities in art workshop

Sutton Rettig, Staff Writer October 10, 2017

As chilly autumn nights approach the Wisconsin area, residents seeking creative and social stimulation showcased their skills with origami art and paper-based crafts the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's...

SAGE cleans up campus

Brenda Echeverria, Staff Writer October 10, 2017

Students Allied for a Green Earth (SAGE), completed yet another successful volunteer clean-up Sunday, Oct 8. The student organization addresses environmental and sustainability issues of all types through...

Firefighters respond to a fire at Rosa’s Pizza on Saturday, Oct. 7. The fire originated in the kitchen of the restaurant but damage extended to the buildings surrounding the restaurant. Touched by a Paw animal rescue nearby had to evacuate the cats in the shelter and damages totaled $300,000 between the buildings.

Patrons raise funds after Rosa’s fire

Nicole Aimone, News Editor October 10, 2017

A GoFundMe Page started by a group of UW-Whitewater students to raise funds for Rosa’s Pizza after Saturday morning’s fire, has raised $2,255 of its $30,000 goal, as of Oct. 9. The fire started in...

Headlines 10-11-2017

October 9, 2017

In this week's edition of the Royal Purple: an update on the weekend fire at Rosa's Pizza, the effect of the Affordable Care Act on campus, and a recap of the football team's win on Family Fest. These...

Not all ties are created equal

Jack Miller, Assistant Sports Editor October 6, 2017

In a must-win match-up, the UW-Whitewater men’s soccer team (6-3-4) tied 0-0 in double-overtime against Augustana College (IL) in the Viking-Warhawk Cup Oct. 4 at Fiskum Field. Head coach Tony Guinn...

UW-W parking changes, explained

UW-W parking changes, explained

Kimberly Wethal, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2017

Members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater administration spoke at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting to address the council’s concerns about changes to the structure of parking in August 2017. Chancellor...

Proposed landmark ordinance dies at council

Proposed landmark ordinance dies at council

Kimberly Wethal, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2017

An ordinance that would have allowed the City of Whitewater Common Council to rescind the status of a landmark for any reason, died on the floor Tuesday night when no other council member would give the...

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UW-Whitewater drops Saint John’s

Eli Johnson, Staff Writer October 3, 2017

The UW-Whitewater men’s soccer team are back on the right track with a 2-0 victory against Saint John’s University Oct. 1 at Fiskum Field after a tie in their  matchup Sept. 27, which snapped a two-game...

City to raise awareness about insurance coverage

Garrett Kluever, Biz and Tech Editor October 3, 2017

The Whitewater Chamber of Commerce will host the “Insurance Made Simple” seminar for all community members to attend. The seminar will feature five local presenters with different jobs in the field...

Baseball fall update

Calahan Steed, Staff Writer October 3, 2017

After ending the 2017 baseball season ranked 15th in the nation with a 36-9 record, the UW-Whitewater baseball team have reason to have high expectations for their upcoming season. However, head coach,...

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