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Graduation honors the greatest student achievement

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Another school year was wrapped up at UW-Whitewater, with the university’s commencement ceremony for graduating students held May 16 in the Kachel Fieldhouse. The commencement ceremony is an annual celebration of the students graduating, in which their achievements are honored with speeches by students and faculty. There were two different ceremonies for UW-

Top moments in UW-W athletics 2025-26

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2025-26 was yet another strong athletic year for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, adding to their legacy as one of the most successful athletic departments in Division III. 11 of the school’s 20 intercollegiate teams made it into the top 25 at some point during their respective seasons. Now is the time to highlight some of... The post Top moments in U

Dale’s Bootery owner set to retire, shop closes after 56 years

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After first opening its doors in 1970, Dale’s Bootery will be closing those same doors in the near future. The business has been helping the Whitewater community purchase shoes and create connections for over 50 years. Forty years ago, Dale passed the business over to employee Robert Harold, who has run the business since. As... The post Dale’s Bootery

Creative minds, competitive spirits

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Graduation is a time that you hope comes by fast as a freshman but wants to slow down as a senior. This accomplishment comes with its perks of finally finishing college and having a greater sense of what the future holds as you purchase your cap, gown, tassel and any other honorary items. But the... The post Creative minds, competitive spirits appeared first

From performing to writing

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The Beginning My senior year of high school was one I won’t ever forget, as that was the year of 2021, where COVID-19 was still prevalent. I spent my whole senior year online, and naturally I felt isolated in doing so. High school has always put the idea of going to college into my mind,... The post From performing to writing appeared first on Royal Purple .

Finding my voice with Royal Purple

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After four years it’s hard to believe that it’s almost over. When I was still in high school the idea of college scared me at first, and the idea of starting over with schooling again was intimidating to say the least. But now with hindsight I’m happy to say that I do not regret it.... The post Finding my voice with Royal Purple appeared first on Royal Purpl

Whitewater crews prepare for spring storms

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As spring weather brings heavy rains and the threat of flooding, the City of Whitewater’s Department of Public Works and Wastewater Utility departments are focused on keeping roads clear, sewer systems running and residents safe. Public Works takes preventive actions before the first raindrop falls. One priority for the crew is ensuring that catch basins...

Committing to discovery

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From creating an hour and a half long documentary on a two-week long stormchasing course to gathering distributional data for the mayflies species throughout all of Wisconsin, the scope of Undergraduate Research, Innovative, and Creative Activities (URICA) project is wider than ever. This scope was in part supported through the University of Wisconsin-Whitew

Warhawks lean on resilience during postseason push

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After a regular season filled with adversity and the team being ranked fourth in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) standings, UW-Whitewater softball is entering the postseason with a renewed sense of focus and belief that more good is to come. The Warhawks, long a powerhouse in one of Division III’s toughest conferences, faced a... The

Successful senior day for Warhawk baseball

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The UW-Whitewater baseball team swept the UW-Stout Blue Devils in a weekend four-game series, but their wins go a little deeper than just joy. This was senior weekend for the Warhawks, honoring the seniors in the program and their last regular season home game. As the Warhawks walked away with four home wins, and the... The post Successful senior day for War

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