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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Professors Yao Fu and Karla Saeger (left and far right) discuss their thoughts with librarian Diana Schull (center) after the GooseChase seminar

Professor tech makes the grade

Garrett Kluever, Biz and Tech Editor November 8, 2017

Professors are looking at new technology options to improve the classroom experience. The last session of the Fall 2017 Student Engagement Series focused on technologies and techniques Nov. 6 in the...

Madison artist honors vets with exhibit

Hannah Schultz, Staff Reporter November 8, 2017

Artist James Gill thinks some stories should never be forgotten. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater University Center’s Roberta A. Fiskum Art Gallery is featuring Gill’s portraits of Wisconsin...

Weapon of Whitewater

Jack Miller, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2017

Director of Equipment and Football Operations Tim Baldry plays a central role for UW-Whitewater football. Before his time with the Warhawks though, Baldry oversaw a much more significant type of equipment...

Al Gore live streams Q&A with Whitewater students

Nathan Kober, Staff Writer November 1, 2017

Two environmentalist student organizations on campus at UW-Whitewater livestreamed a Q&A session with former Vice President Al Gore, followed by Gore’s documentary “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth...

Website homepage gets cosmetic facelift

Hannah Schultz, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

A new UW-W website went live last week with new pages and visuals focused on answering questions of prospective students. “The previous website didn’t project to prospective students,” said Web...

Hotel proposed for west side

Nathan Kober, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

The Whitewater Planning and Architectural Review Commission approved a proposal to develop a hotel on Whitewater’s west side. If approved, a 45 ft. tall, three-story, 70-room  Fairfield by Marriott...

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...

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