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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Sub shop opens in Whitewater

April 9, 2014

April 9, 2014 By Rumasa Noor The popular fast food franchise Jersey Mike’s just opened its new location in Whitewater. The franchise was purchased by father and son Tom and Robbie Sawyer, natives...

UW-Whitewater IMPACT hosts fifth annual Drag Show

UW-Whitewater IMPACT hosts fifth annual Drag Show

April 2, 2014

By Michael Riley April 2, 2014   Drag queen Kandi Barr asked the audience members to raise their hands if they had never been to a Drag Show before. “Look at all the virgins,” Barr...

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Student Journalism: difficult, time consuming, but a chance for greatness

March 5, 2014

March 5, 2014 Commentary by Royal Purple Editorial Staff The Royal Purple was honored with third place in the general excellence category in the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s Better Collegiate...

Photo by Andrea Behling

Sarah Bregant is not your ‘common’ student

January 29, 2014

UW-W senior hits links, books and local government Jan. 29, 2014 By Alexandria Zamecnik   When Sarah Bregant came to UW-Whitewater to play golf and attend the business school, she never...

Bump in the Road

December 4, 2013

Dec. 4, 2013 2014 bus system funding uncertain By Michael Riley The Innovation Express bus service, connecting Whitewater to Milton and Janesville, is facing a funding shortfall for 2014. City...

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...

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