Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

University must work towards parking reform

February 8, 2012

With UW-Whitewater faculty champing at the bit to have their own parking lot, it is evident that now is the time for the university to address its parking problem. It’s a problem that has been present...

New Wisconsin Framework for Educator Effectiveness has flaws

November 16, 2011

State Schools Superintendent Tony Evers announced recently the state of Wisconsin will implement a new way to evaluate teachers. Known as the Wisconsin Framework for Educator Effectiveness, this new...

New voter ID bill is great for all Wisconsin voters

November 9, 2011

The state legislature recently passed a bill that will require all registered voters to present a photo I.D. at the polls. The bill also says that voters cannot register on election day but instead must...

Tuition increase necessary for big picture

September 21, 2011

The 5.5 percent increase in tuition this school year is a direct effect of the state’s budget repair bill passed by the state legislature in March. As college students, money is always tight and the...

Eat this! crêpes

April 27, 2011

Ingredients 2 beaten eggs 1 ½ cups milk 1 cup flour ¼ tspn. salt 1 tbsp. cooking oil Directions 1. Beat all ingredients until combined 2. Heat lightly oiled 6-inch skillet on medium-high 3....

Enjoy all that Kettle Moraine State Forest offers

April 20, 2011
This spring, get in touch with your adventurous side. Take a trip to the Kettle Moraine State Forest, just minutes away from the city of Whitewater. Enjoy a day or weekend filled with hiking, site seeing, camping, fishing, biking or any of the other activities the park has to offer.

University retirements increase, resignations drastically decrease

April 13, 2011
Budget issues are main reason for departing faculty.

‘Come alive, April five’ main emphasis of Reverend Jesse Jackson’s visit

March 31, 2011
Popular civil rights activist Jesse Jackson spoke to UW-Whitewater students, faculty and staff Tuesday night, emphasizing the importance of voting, especially in the upcoming April 5 election.

Funds must be kept for family planning

March 24, 2011
As students at UW-Whitewater, we are fortunate to have excellent family planning services available to aid us in times of need. However, the recently passed budget-repair bill will affect funding for family planning services offered to men and women with low to moderate incomes.

Civilization: a product of education and experience

March 11, 2011
If you think semis or planes are large vehicles, try steering the state of Wisconsin. To do so would take a serious education, showing the driver is able to make the best decision possible, keeping the people in mind.

Education cuts bad for Wisconsin

March 11, 2011
Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal will affect numerous aspects of Wisconsinites’ lives including one UW-Whitewater holds near and dear to it’s heart: Education. With a strong education program at UW-Whitewater, students might fear they will see the students they will one day teach face struggles in the upcoming years.

Letters to the Editor

March 2, 2011
Opinions expressed in letters to the editor and staff commentaries do not reflect the views of the Royal Purple.
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