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Founded 1901

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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...

The timeline for the Canvas integration into the UW System involves training and implemention will take place in Spring of 2018. Full course will take place from Summer 2018 to Fall 2019.

Goodbye D2L, hello Canvas

Garrett Kluever, Biz and Tech Editor November 1, 2017

Canvas will replace Desire2Learn (D2L) at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, whose contract ends with the UW System in July of 2018. Canvas will also replace Moodle, which is used by other departments...

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...

UW-W senior raises $135,000 for Special Olympics

Catherine Smith, Lifestyle Editor October 3, 2017

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater senior Alyssa Bohm emceed the Special Olympics Wisconsin Truck Convoy in Richfield, Wisconsin on Sept. 16. “This event is absolutely incredible, it is a fundraiser...

DIY: Whitewater City Market inspired smoothie

Jordan Barker, Staff Writer September 28, 2016

Trying to live a healthy lifestyle on a limited budget? When buying produce, there is nothing like giving back to the community while getting the best quality product. That’s where Whitewater’s City...

Don Vruwink

Meet the Candidate: Don Vruwink

July 16, 2016

With incumbent Andy Jorgensen (D-Milton) electing to not run again for his seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Don Vruwink, a retired social studies teacher for the Milton School District and a city...

'Right to Rescue' bill lacks protections

‘Right to Rescue’ bill lacks protections

May 29, 2016

Kimberly Wethal May 29, 2016 It’s advised to not throw stones at glass houses, but California legislators are looking to make it legal to throw blunt objects – or a fist, if you’re daring...

Amber Levenhagen

Urban Forestry Commission seeks input through tree survey

April 19, 2016

By Emily Lepkowski April 20, 2016 Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) member Anne Zarinnia and UFC chair Karen Coburn remember a time when you could drive down Main Street and a canopy of...

State senators hurt families, block CBD bill

April 5, 2016

Royal Purple Staff Opinion April 5, 2016 Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can cause some people to have as many as 100 seizures in a single day, and it affects more than 450,000 children across...

Battle for the midwest: Wisconsin becomes focus for presidential hopefuls

Battle for the midwest: Wisconsin becomes focus for presidential hopefuls

March 30, 2016

By Kimberly Wethal March 30, 2016 With its bordering neighbor states already won by different candidates, Wisconsin is the next battle ground for the five remaining presidential candidates. On...

Letter to the Editor: Administration fails on shared governance

March 29, 2016

March 29, 2015 On March10, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted on new policies related to Faculty Tenure and Post-Tenure Review, among others. This was followed immediately by a...

Silencing fans discourages competition

January 26, 2016

Royal Purple Staff Opinion Jan. 26, 2016 There’s less than 10 seconds to go before the half. The visiting team is down by two. The inbound pass goes in, the player dribbles down the court and the gym...

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