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Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Championship rugby team honored at state capital

Championship rugby team honored at state capital

Tyler Job, Senior Sports Reporter February 12, 2018

February 7 is now known as “UW-Whitewater Men’s Rugby Team Day” as declared by Governor Scott Walker in a proclamation. at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The proclamation came in response to the...

Hawks come up short of WIAC title

‘Hawks come up short of WIAC title

Augie Spankowski, Staff Reporter February 12, 2018

The UW-Whitewater wrestling team collected four individual titles and finished in second place Feb.9 at the WIAC Championships at Kachel Gymnasium. The team’s two graduating seniors, Austin Quartullo...

Trewyn drops career-high 31 points

Trewyn drops career-high 31 points

Zach Semancik, Staff Reporter February 12, 2018

Senior guard Brooke Trewyn scored a career-high 31 points to propel the Warhawks to a 83-72 victory over the UW-River Falls Falcons Feb.10 at Kachel Gymnasium. River Falls dominated the UW-W on shooting...

Follow brave examples, speak out on abuse

Follow brave examples, speak out on abuse

Amidst a surge of sexual harassment and abuse cases finally coming to light after survivors being scared and shamed into silence, it can be challenging to keep up with the news cycle as allegations continue...

Three is key in Warhawks victory

Three is key in Warhawks’ victory

Tyler Job, Senior Sports Reporter January 29, 2018

The No. 8 UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team rebounded from their previous loss against UW-Platteville to handily defeat UW-Eau Claire 75-59 Jan. 27 at Kachel Gymnasium. UW-W’s 3-point shooting,...

UW-W women paced by defense

UW-W women paced by defense

Jack Miller, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2018

From broken records and double-digit winning streaks to game-winning buzzer beaters, the months of December and January have been a busy time for the No.14 UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team (14-2,...

The referee raises sophomore Wilder Wichman’s hand after his 7-2 decision victory over the Badger’s Patrick Spray at 149 pounds. Wichman was
the only Warhawks’ wrestler to claim a victory in his match against the UW-Madison wrestling squad.

Warhawks Welcome Wisco

Augie Spankowsk, Staff Reporter December 13, 2017

The UW-Whitewater wrestling team (5-3) fell to Division I UW-Madison (38-3) Dec.9 in Kachel Gymnasium. The Warhawks solo win came from sophomore Wilder Wichman at 149 pounds, winning by a 7-2 decision...

Liberal arts shouldn’t be on the chopping block

Royal Purple Editorial Staff November 15, 2017

Sometimes it’s good to follow the trends. But there are some aspects of society that should stay consistent because following the trend is detrimental to society. In the case of University of Wisconsin-Superior,...

UW System restructuring official

Nicole Aimone, News Editor November 15, 2017

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted to continue forward with the restructuring of the University of Wisconsin-Systems during a Nov. 9 meeting at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chancellor...

Hope helps prevent suicide

Hope helps prevent suicide

Brenda Echeverria, Arts & Rec Editor November 15, 2017

In 2014, at least 7,388 U.S. veterans committed suicide, and 133 were from Wisconsin, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In response, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs...

Police should not hide body cam footage

Royal Purple staff, Staff Writer November 8, 2017

Viewing footage from a police officer’s body camera might be about to get more difficult. A Wisconsin state bill, AB 351 – which has been voted out of the assembly’s criminal justice and public...

The UW-W poses for a photo during the conference. Two members competed in the pitch competition but did not make it past the preliminary round.

CEO shows innovations at conference

Garrett Kluever, Biz and Tech Editor November 1, 2017

The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater College Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) chapter attended the Global Conference and Pitch Competition in Tampa, Florida Oct. 26 - 28. Conference attendees had...

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