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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Over 25 years later, Brass Quintet still going strong

November 13, 2013

By Elise McArdle   The faculty Brass Quintet, founded over 25 years ago by Frank Hanson, was Whitewater’s first faculty brass ensemble. In addition to Hanson, the head of the music department...

Magic, humor focus of performance

Magic, humor focus of performance

November 13, 2013

By Lea Staedtler   Fans of the “Back to the Future” film series might remember Marty McFly’s hoverboard from Back to the Future II. McFly used the skateboard-like construction without...

Murders of Whitewater and Surrounding Counties

Keeping history alive

November 13, 2013

  Local author preserves some of Whitewater’s more scandulous pieces of history in new book   Nov. 13, 2013 By Samantha Jacquest   Many people think nothing interesting...

Senior recitalist transferred to UW-Whitewater and never looked back

October 23, 2013

By Signe Trewyn   Ryan Isensee began music when he was in sixth grade and he continued it throughout middle school and straight through high school. Isensee originally transferred from UW-Eau...

Orchestra set to perform with new director

Orchestra set to perform with new director

October 9, 2013

By Elise McArdle   Christopher Ramaekers is the new director for this year’s Chamber Orchestra, and he said he has some big ideas for the group. “My plan is really to explore this great...

Comedian’s travels lead her to UW-W

Comedian’s travels lead her to UW-W

May 1, 2013

  Jessi Campbell has ventured across the world, will make first stop in Whitewater May 2: “I’ve seen the entire country, and I get to make people laugh. It’s a dream job.” These are...

Satisfy your sweet tooth at the SweetSpot

Satisfy your sweet tooth at the SweetSpot

May 1, 2013

  Most kids dream of becoming firefighters, ballerinas, policemen, teachers or doctors. They play pretend and envision what it would be like in the future. For most children, these dreams are slowly...

Tumbarello

Campus shooter safety plan

April 23, 2013

  Despite the many tips and tools that UW-Whitewater Police Chief Matthew Kiederlen provides students in the event of an active shooter, they must rely on their instincts to ensure their safety. “It’s...

Student entrepreneur starts Studs and Spuds

Student entrepreneur starts Studs and Spuds

March 6, 2013

The first night junior Logan Pourchot opened the doors of his new business on Dec. 1, he didn’t think anyone would show up. “I thought, no one will be coming tonight. No one even knows about this,”...

Entrepreneurial Energy

Entrepreneurial Energy

February 27, 2013
Student receives $10,000 grant for small business
The power of pizza: Toppers delivers jobs, benefits local charities

The power of pizza: Toppers delivers jobs, benefits local charities

February 27, 2013

  “We keep the good people of Whitewater fed with good, cheesy food,” Founder and CEO of Toppers Pizza, Scott Gittrich, said of his business’ role in the community. Gittrich was introduced...

Automobile accident on the corner of Starin and Tratt

Automobile accident on the corner of Starin and Tratt

February 26, 2013

A driver with a medical condition struck a parked vehicle Tuesday morning on the corner of Tratt and Starin streets in Whitewater, Police Department Capt. Brian Uhl said. At 9:30 a.m., police and an...

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