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A campus in the middle of campaign season

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UW-Whitewater students are used to seeing campaign signs around campus. They might be less used to seeing a former congressman, a governor, a congressional representative and several statewide candidates packed into one room asking for their votes. That was the scene Oct. 6 in Hyland Hall at UW-Whitewater as Republican candidates and elected officials gather

City and school district oppose proposed transmission project

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Both the City of Whitewater and Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD) issued memos in which they each declared the opposition to the proposed Midcontent Grid Solutions’ (MGS) Bell Center–Columbia–Sugar Creek–IL/WI (BECI) 765-kilovolt Competitive Transmission Project. The BECI project is a 190-mile transmission that would connect Crawford County to Walwor

Edgerton Hospital confidently continues helping patients in Whitewater

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For years, Edgerton Hospital has played a fundamental role in servicing the medical needs of the citizens of Whitewater. Though there are multiple facilities Whitewater citizens may go to, such as SSM Health, Mercyhealth and Fort HealthCare, there is an important difference between Edgerton compared to the other facilities. Edgerton Hospital provides the onl

Composing around the world

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Café Gherkinforke is an international project created and curated by Australian composer Paul Kopetz. He reached out and brought together 15 experienced composers from around the world: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Kosovo, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The project is the third rendit

Empowering female athletes

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Throughout the history of sports, the space has been male dominated. The power of transcending boundaries through shaping the industry, influencing the markets and even changing the culture. But in the last few years, it has completely changed with the influence of women’s sports. The culture of sports is changing and we are witnessing an... The post Empower

Why voting YES on the Nov. 3 school referendum matters

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Whether you live on campus or in town, the health of our local public schools directly impacts the strength, vitality, and future of the entire Whitewater community. On November 3, voters in the Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD) will decide on an essential operational referendum. To share why this vote is so vital, local residents... The post Why vot

Frost marks the change in seasons

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Fall is in full swing with the trees changing colors but for me there is another annual event that is a stark reminder that winter is on the way – the first fall frost. Based on annual statistics, the average first fall frost date for 44.1818° N and 91.1965° W (the coordinates of my farm)... The post Frost marks the change in seasons appeared first on Royal

Crowded corridors

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Crowded residence halls and fall weather shifts are driving an influx of influenza cases among college students. As peak flu season is approaching faster than ever, UW-Whitewater health professionals at Ambrose Health Center and University Health and Counseling Services (UCHS) are offering on-campus flu clinics, providing a free and accessible way for studen

Warhawks men’s varsity bowling team coming in strong

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UW-Whitewater’s varsity bowling team traveled to St.Paul, Minnesota, Oct. 9-10 to compete in the Great Lakes Bowling Conference at Concord Lanes. This marks the official season-opener for the Great Lakes Bowling Conference, and UW-Whitewater’s varsity bowling team hopes to get another win to add to their belt. The team has been putting time and effort... The

Volleyball falls to Stevens Point in five sets

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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s volleyball team battled through five sets against UW-Stevens Point Wednesday, Oct. 7, but came up short in a closely contested match. Despite the loss, the Warhawks continued to compete throughout the match, relying on communication, trust and encouragement from their teammates. Senior middle hitter Abbie Dix said one

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