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Whitewater women’s soccer has won the first two round of the NCAA D-III playoffs at home. They will host the third round at home on Nov. 19 against Pomona-Pitzer Athletics.

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UW-W alumnus to work in White House President-elect Donald Trump announced the selection of Whitewater and Delta Chi Alumnus Reince Priebus as his Chief of Staff on Sunday, Nov. 13.

“I was really excited to hear he picked Reince Priebus and also a very proud Delta Chi,” James Langnes philanthropy chair said.

“That’s huge for our organization and it’s really awesome someone can start in a place like Whitewater and rise to Wisconsin, the United States and the world really.”

Priebus served as Whitewater Student Government President in 1993 and chose not to run for re-election at the end of that year.

The Kenosha-native graduated with a degree in political science and English and later went on to law school.

“It’s obviously a testament to the ability of Whitewater to produce successful people and a testament to work ethically while in college with a fraternity, with the student body president and his professional career,” Langnes said.

In 2007, Priebus was elected chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party. He later was elected the Republican National Committee chairman, becoming the longest serving elect in that position.

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Newly sworn-in Whitewater Student Government President Kane Poad, left, takes a moment to pose with the recently sworn-in Vice President Thomas Kind. The two students were sworn in on Monday, Nov. 7.

WSG sees change in leaders Nicole Aimone Assistant News Editor

Junior Kane Poad was sworn in as Whitewater Student Government (WSG) president, with former Deputy Speaker Thomas Kind as Vice President, after former President David Kroeze resigned due to health concerns earlier last week.

The replacements were set in place after Kroeze took a medical withdrawal from the semester, allowing former Vice President Poad to take his position.

“I do however take solace in the fact that Kane Poad is 100 percent qualified and prepared to take

over my position,” Kroeze said in an email statement. “I believe it will be a smooth transition and I look forward to seeing what WSG will accomplish moving forward.”

Transitioning The WSG Executive Board and Advisor Jan Bilgen were aware of the possibility of Kroeze’s resignation for some time before it became a reality. This allowed for preparation, so that the transition was not complicated.

“We knew that there was the potential for change to happen.

So we were working through that and making sure that we were go-

ing to be in a place, so that if the change happened and when it did that we were ready to go,” Poad said. “Me and the advisor Jan Bilgen have been setting up steps to take if something did happen.”

Former speaker, Kind, was appointed by Poad and Bilgen, and approved by the Senate because his position as Deputy Speaker was very similar to the position he would be filling.

“So my position previously was the Deputy speaker. Basically, that’s the mean guy of the Senate, but my role is to make sure that the Senate is doing their duties

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Fire’s cause unknown amid ongoing investigation Emily Lepkowski News Editor

The cause of a four-alarm fire at University Gardens apartment building, 370 N. Tratt St., remains under investigation.

More than 20 fire departments responded to the scene on Nov. 9, but City of Whitewater Police Department and area fire officials were not able to comment at press time. No injuries were reported.

The Wisconsin Arson Insurance Council is offering up to $5,000 reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for the fire and information on the fire’s origin in general.

Junior, Sara Fuller, was in class when she saw text messages from her friends that her apart-

ment building was on fire.

“I ran out of class, sprinted all the way home and it was the building next to mine so I kinda stood outside and watched everybody just leave their building,” Fuller said. “They were sitting on the ground with no coats on and I just wanted to do something nice and bring some snacks and stuff because, I mean, it’s cold outside and they don’t have anywhere to cook food.”

The community was able to find housing for all residents affected by the fire last week.

People who wish to help can donate clothes to the Congressional Church Clothing Closet at 133 S. Franklin Street. Donations and volunteers are also being accepted by the southeast Wisconsin chapter of the American Red Cross.

Students living in the apartment buildings were encouraged to go to the University of Wis-

consin-Whitewater’s Visitor Center while displaced community members were being asked to go to the Williams Center, Gymnasium #1.

University Gardens resident Antionne McGruder recalled the moment of panic at his apartment when the fire broke out.

“The bricks had blown off the surface of the building,” McGruder said. “That’s when a police officer told me ‘you need to get out of here now’ She flicked the fire alarm, and we all went outside.”

McGruder also witnessed other residents jumping out of windows to safety.

McGruder, who was without a place to sleep, hoped to find a ride back to his hometown of Milwaukee.

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Military veterans honored in campus ceremony Hailee Jensen Staff Writer

Veterans, students and community members gathered in the University Center Hamilton Room on Friday Nov., 11 to celebrate a day that Chancellor Beverly Kopper called one of the most humbling and inspiring days of the year.

“This day we recognize our veterans who have served our country with honor, and with pride, and make sacrifices that many of us will never understand,” Chancellor Beverly Kopper said.

The ceremony began at 11 a.m. with Richard Harris, Veteran and Service Member Coordinator welcoming all to the event, with Chancellor Beverly Kopper starting the ceremony.

Kopper gave a speech to share her gratitude and recognize those who spent time fighting for our country.

“On Veterans Day we honor those who are dedicated to something bigger than themselves,” Kopper said.

On Nov. 10, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was honored at the Board of Regents meeting by the University of Wisconsin system for achieving a Veteran Education and Transition to Success Certification. To receive this honor, a campus must go above and beyond

“On Veterans Day we honor those who are dedicated to something bigger than themselves,” -Beverly Kopper

in supporting veterans.

Beverly Kopper finished her speech with gratitude to those on campus involved with helping UW-W obtain this certification.

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A military color guard stands in honor of their service on Friday Nov. 11. The celebration invited veterans from on and off campus.

National Guard Staff Sergeant Dylan Sessler, class of 2015 UW-W alumnus, shared that while celebrating Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, we need to step away from our issues and remember the veterans and their strengths they give to the community.

During Sessler’s time on campus, he studied undergraduate research on veterans. During his research he had found almost all veterans told him the same thing, they wished they would have done more.

“Now imagine that for a moment, these men and women putting their lives on hold to serve their country, for the sake of the nation for years is simply extraordinary they want to do more,” Sessler said.

Sessler thanked all the professors on campus for their knowledge and support to help him get to where he is now. He also thanked all the veterans for serving in something greater.

Guest speaker, John Christensen, from Veteran Center in Milwaukee, served in Vietnam from 1966-1969. He works with veterans struggling to fit into society.

He explained that Vietnam veterans had a hard time adjusting to society, and life after they came back from war. Many veterans faced high suicide rates, schooling was a challenge, as well as veterans were receiving books months late into school.

Christensen shared life after war and how it has changed immensely. The medical world is hungry to learn how to treat veterans. The suicide rates have dropped. Schooling has been made easier with help on campuses for veterans.

“Vietnam not only changed me, but changed veterans,” Christensen said.

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Q&A with SAGE President Lorenzo Backhaus Nicole Aimone Assistant News Editor

The Royal Purple sat down with Students Allied for a Green Earth (S.A.G.E) president Lorenzo Backhaus to talk about their trip to the North Dakota Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.

Royal Purple: What was SAGE’s motivation for going out to Standing Rock?

Lorenzo Backhaus: It comes from climate change. It is a global crisis we’re facing right now. And I think a lot of people don’t realize what it is or even believe in it.

SAGE as an organization for the past four years has been fighting a pipeline that’s three miles outside of Delavan. Embridge is the company that’s putting this tar sands oil through the pipelines at high pressure. Embridge is a company that’s known for spills.

So we have this pipeline three miles out that’s pumping 1.2 million barrels a day, and no one has any idea on campus. Every time I ask people, it’s minimal knowledge on it, and no one seems to care.

That’s kind of like the human ideology, until it spills nobody cares. But that’s the point of what we’re trying to do, is stop these pipelines from being created so we don’t have wait until a spill.

Embridge is trying to expand this pipeline to build a twin pipeline, line 66, that will pump the same amount. And we’re just trying to raise awareness. Embridge invested money into the Dakota access pipeline along with other corporations, that are trying to pump this oil from the back-end, fracked oil through and up the Dako-

“We’ll do everything we can to bring supplies and stand in solidarity with them,” — Lorenzo Backhaus

tas which will pass the Missouri River. Which is where these natives get their fresh water.

So SAGE, being an environmental org that’s fighting local pipelines, we understand what the natives are going through. I myself have participated in some standings before this. Their treaty rights are always being abused, so they’re being oppressed. They have minimal land, their rights are always abused, it’s just kind of like we understand what they’re going through. Not fully because we’re part of America, we’re kinda privileged compared to them, so we wanted to go there and show that we understand what’s going on, and that we support them and we sup-

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Students in S.A.G.E camped out at Standing Rock while helping unload supplies to the people.

port clean water. And we’ll do everything we can to bring supplies and stand in solidarity with them.

RP: While you were there, did you see any violence?

LB: We got there Friday night, and the next morning there was an action, none of us took part in it. We went to an orientation to get familiar with the camp but during that non violent, peaceful protest there were shots fired, and people arrested from the police as a scare tactic.

But while being there, you could see the lights where the pipeline was being built. Then there was a bridge connecting our campsite to where the pipeline was, there was a little valley.

Across the bridge, the police crashed these two trucks and burned them. It was so surreal, it look like a movie scene. There was these two burnt trucks head on to each other. And the Natives took their horses up to the trucks and you know, just kind of showing that they weren’t afraid, they were going to stand their for their rights.

The police, just said, ‘get back on the other side of the bridge or we will take action.’ The Natives stood ground, but eventually went back. The police didn’t take any action, because it wasn’t necessary. Other than that, we didn’t see any action type stuff.

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There were four site that people could stay on, and just kind of campus, helping build for the winter. Then there were other camps closer to the pipeline, and that’s where people were taking action daily and resist pipelines. We didn’t actually see anything, but we were the more building and volunteering, just kind of helping out with the nuts and bolts of the whole thing.

RP: Is there anything else you want people to know?

LB: Climate change is real, if you don’t believe in it, I guess the only thing you need to know is you can believe in science, it’s going to happen whether or not you support it, but it’s good to be educate yourself, and look at what we’re doing for the planet, as a contributor to fossil fuel. I think if you look at the bigger picture and look at ice caps melting, islands going underwater, sea levels rising. All of those kind of speak for themselves.

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WSG: Focuses on various events moving forward in terms of office hours etc.,” Kind said. “That largely is the same role as the Vice President, except instead of the Senate it’s the E-board.”

Reactions to the change in administration have overall been positive throughout the Executive Board and Senate, and the rest of WSG is ready to move forward and continue working this semester.

“The Executive Board functions in a place where they all do what they’re supposed to do, they’re all hired for experts in their positions, so it was just ‘how can we help’ and it’s been great,” Poad said.

Changes to standing rules One of the major focuses of Vice President Kind and WSG is working to propose a bill to update the standing rules for the Executive Board, so they more accurately reflect what WSG represents and practices now “We’re making some restructures in the E-board part of the stand-

ing rules. To make sure that the E-board is best able to serve,” Kind said. “It gives us a little bit more of an open option and allows to follow the rules easier that are currently in place.”

The bills mainly propose changes to WSG’s office hours. The office hours changes do not have to strictly be performed in the office, but can be accounted for when senators are working with campus in a way that is part of their job, as long as it is approved by the Vice President.

“It still has a check and balance, the Vice President is in charge of office hours.” Kind said. “So in order to get approval of it being an office hour or take place as that, you do have to have someone say ‘okay you can do that’.”

Moving forward The main focus for WSG immediately after the change in leadership was the presidential election and helping students on campus get

registered and to go out and vote.

“It’s in our standing rules that we have to as a student government body we have to help,” Poad said.

In order for the University to have a polling place on campus, WSG must provide people to help man the polling place and assist voters.

There was a large push for pre-registration in election coverage for many students. For this election, WSG was able to pre-register about 1,000 people by getting information out to campus about how to register and vote early. Because of this, people were able to make it through the lines in about 20 minutes.

“The entire system was almost a model system. It was running so perfectly, everyone that was there was saying they should be using this everywhere around the state,” Kind said. “You hear about most other UW schools, they don’t have anything close to what we did.”

With the end of the election, WSG

is beginning to focus on their involvement and programs on campus for the semester.

The first campus program WSG is planning is a sexual assault forum on Nov. 22, which will include many groups on campus including Freedom Force, University Police Services, the Whitewater City Police Department as well as the Chancellor. In addition to the forum, there will be the annual safety walk with these groups.

“We will do what we do each semester which is a safety walk, in which that group will walk around campus and look at different aspects of campus, and see if it’s safe or not,” Poad said. “For example, over by Esker there’s a lot of cracks in the ground, which is an issue for students who use wheelchairs.

In addition to the forum and safety walk, WSG will be work with the City of Whitewater to expand the Bike Share Program that was started on campus last year to the city.

Tobacco information session hopes to open dialogue Shannon Columb Staff Writer

The topic of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater becoming one of the 25 tobacco-free UW campuses is a controversial one.

The proposed plan didn’t pass last year because only one of the four governing bodies supported it, even though surveys showed student support.

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, University Health and Counseling Services will be hosting a Tobacco Information Session in the University Center Ballroom from 6 to 7 p.m. The event aims to create an open dialogue among students and faculty about the possibility of UW-W becoming a tobacco-free campus.

“We want to hear the issues and concerns, so perhaps in the future, if the policy does get passed and becomes implemented, these concerns are addressed,” Kate Ksobiech, a panelist at the event, said.

The session will allow attendees to ask questions concerning the policy and hear from a group of panelists.

“We’re not taking away one’s right to smoke here, or to use, we’re just asking that you re-

spect non-users, potentially by, in the proposed policy, to go to the edges of campus,” Wellness Educator, Erica Fischer, said.

According to a report published last year, three percent of UW-W students smoke on a daily basis. The use of cigarettes is on the decline, but the use of e-cigarettes is steadily increasing. There is still a lot that is unknown about the health effects of e-cigarettes and Fischer advises students to avoid using them.

This social habit of smoking can turn into an addiction. UHCS offers students and staff free counseling in tobacco cessation, for those looking to quit.

“We know a campus policy isn’t a holy grail solution, but when partnered with education and free cessation opportunities, we move towards a very healthy campus community,” Fischer said.

Thursday, Nov. 17 is the Great American Smokeout, a national movement created by the American Cancer Society that encourages smokers to quit. In their efforts to help smokers quit on campus, Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) and Communicating Health in Practice (CHIP) will have a table in the University Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Biz & Tech Editor: Brad Allen

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‘New computers help to bring chemistry to life’

On Nov. 28, 2001, former Royal Purple staff writer Lisa Moore reported that an $82,000 grant from the National Science Foundation was given to UW-Whitewater towards creating a new computer lab.

The computers enabled students to simulate chemistry experiments.

Each of the 10 units cost $2,000, and the server cost $20,000.

‘Bodacious’ businesses open in Janesville

UW finance experts offer key advice

By Brad Allen Biz & Tech Editor

photos by Brad Allen / Biz & Tech Editor

Above: Bodacious Brew barista Alisa Hesseling makes a beverage for a customer, as employee Happy Waggoner waits to greet a customer. Four stores recently opened in Janesville’s Block 42 retail space.

Bottom right: The front entrances of Bodacious Brew, Bodacious Olive, So Chopped and Sweet Velvet Cakes face N. Main St. in downtown Janesville. A Grand Opening is will be held all day on Nov. 17.

Bottom left: Shops manager Todd Jacot checks in with customers Trina MacDougall, left, and Corinne Carey, right, before clearing dishes away from their table.

Briefs UW-W student receives scholarship UW-Whitewater student Lisa M. Lang, who is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Accounting, has won the 2016 Newton D. Becker scholarship award.

Becker Professional Education has made available $450,000 in scholarship funds as part of its annual Newton D. Becker Scholarship Program.

Realtor recognized for creativity

The Whitewater Chamber of Commerce awarded Linda Platner, Broker Owner at Dave Mansur Real Estate LLC, the Creative Marketing Award on Nov. 3, according to a news release.

Platner was recognized for the “Welcome Baskets” that are presented to individuals who purchase a home within the Whitewater area.

Fanatico wins guest service award

Fanatico restaurant, 162 W. Main St., has been awarded the 2016 Tourism Award by the Whitewater Tourism Council on Nov. 3, according to a news release.

Fanatico has been recognized as the number one restaurant in Whitewater, according to Trip Advisor.

photo by Brad Allen / Biz & Tech Editor

Marathon changes to BP station The 1138 W. Main St. gas station formerly called Marathon has brought its pumps and mini mart into BP oil company.

Owner Mike Singh said he decided to switch to BP because it allows for customers to receive rewards cards for purchases, and the change also means lower fuel prices for the station.

The change was made on Oct. 18.

Premium gas at BP locations does not contain ethanol.

Singh said this is good for cars with smaller engines, which are more prone to breaking down.

Most millionaires do not live in grand mansions on a hilltop at the edge of town. Your neighbor who drives a 1996 Grand AM and thrives on ramen could be swimming in money, and in fact, most millionaires choose to live frugally in modest, middle-class areas.

So says Scott Behnke, Financial Literacy Coordinator for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, who co-presented with UW Credit Union Manager Ben Revak at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 in Hyland Hall Room 1309 on the various habits and lifestyle choices of wealthy Americans.

“One in five millionaires are not college graduates who share basic living expenses with another person, such as a spouse,” Behnke said.

He added that many spouses of millionaires are teachers or professors because they can receive better health insurance benefits from working in those professions.

“Millionaires love to invest in the stock market,” Behnke said. “The key to being successful with stocks is to start saving and invest early on.”

Behnke suggests saving $3,500 a year from the time students graduate college until they retire. He claims this is the simplest and most effective way to store away millions of dollars.

“Saving is a math formula,” Behnke said. “It grows over time. It’s that simple. It has nothing to do with getting lucky.”

Another important aspect of being financially successful is to earn a high credit score through having a strong credit payment history.

Paying bills often does not help with a credit score. Medical debt also does not affect your credit history. Scores are more often determined by how many cards a person has open, the credit spending limit on each card and how long a card has been open under their name.

“You just have to keep a card open,” Revak said.

“You don’t even have to use it more than once a year, simply to keep it open. People overthink it.

Just don’t use them. A lot of people overspend and run up a huge debt.”

Revak said he still owns the same credit card that he first opened in college, along with eight others.

“When you close a card, you hit the delete button,” Revak said.

All first-time credit card holders start with a credit rating of N/A, or not applicable. As their credit history progresses, their rating is adjusted anywhere between 350 and 850 based on their credit payment history.

“The easiest way to build credit is to have a student credit card that you don’t use a lot,” Revak said. “A credit score is merely a measure of what you’re doing with the credit available to you.”

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The Inaugural Address: An American Tradition

Presented by Dick Haven, Professor Emeritus, Communication as part of UW-Whitewater’s Fairhaven Lecture Series, Election 2016: The Path to the White House and What to Expect Next

Threats to press, journalists hits home Royal Purple Staff Collaboration

Last spring, our former Photo Editor attended a political rally where a man shouted at her “death to female journalists.”

Journalists and First Amendment rights have been under attack.

Threats have been made to open up libel laws, making it easier for public figures to sue news outlets. The media was blamed for “rigging” the 2016 presidential election and the New York Times was threatened to be sued for reporting about a sexual assault controversy linked to a presidential candidate, with a call to retract the story: an action almost every newspaper across the country has firm policies against.

In addition to threats against the First Amendment, physical threats have been made against journalists themselves. After already seeing our former Photo Editor threatened with the wish of death against her, and our majority female staff, the Royal Purple staff was significantly shaken up again after photos circulated the Internet of people at political rallies wearing shirts that said “Rope. Tree. Journalists. Some assembly required,” referring to lynching journalists.

While these events were all related to a specific presidential candidate, our purpose at the Royal Purple is not to bash or endorse a particular candidate, but instead to express our concerns for the future of the First Amendment, and the future of our lives and well-be-

ing as many of us plan to work as professional journalists within the next five years.

As a staff, we found it important to reflect on how these threats impacted us as individuals and as a staff, or more accurately, as journalistic family. We discussed the future of our careers and why some of us are scared, angry or excited to go into this field, knowing that the road ahead may not just be rocky, but could potentially be falling apart in front of us.

Our editorial staff has taken time to think about how the last few months have affected us personally and professionally and we thought it was important to share this with our community in order to ignite a conversation: what does the First Amendment mean to you and is it okay to promote harm against a group of people that you disagree with?

Ashley and Kimberly, Co Editors-in-Chief Imagine being punched in your gut by the world’s strongest person, wearing brass knuckles. That’s about as close as we can describe the feeling of knowing our lives may be in danger any time we are on the job. But this isn’t even the scariest part.

The press is the fourth estate, the watchdog for the government and all power-wielding entities. Weakened press means more control for the government. Without anyone watching, reporting and investigating those in power, there is far

more opportunity for corruption, fraud and overall hate.

Our democracy, at the lowest and the highest levels of government, doesn’t work if the electorate isn’t informed. It is our duty to you, our readers, to defend you with information, integrity and honesty. The Pen is always mightier than the sword.

mation, journalists should not live or work in fear. While we expect respect, we also believe journalists should demonstrate the same behavior and practice what we preach. Intense political coverage is controversial, therefore journalists need to be aware of how they express their opinions, keep it to themselves and be professional. As much as we want to share our political opinions, we need to resist, remain unbiased, show respect and hope for reciprocity.

Dusty, Opinions Editor Being biased is my job and quite frankly, it is in my DNA. As a supporter, and campaigner, of many people who often pin the people against the media, the question arises if the media truly is at fault for a lot of our disagreements.

I would say yes and no because I think the media is the watchdog over our now unified government.

We are in charge of creating topics of discussions that regular people are unaware of.

I do not believe the media is under attack, but I do think that we as a society need to do better than just relying on one news source for all of our information.

Explore the sources, recognize similarities, and evaluate it for what it is worth. You should not blame one category of people for all our country’s problems when you probably contribute to them.

Brad, Biz & Tech Editor I don’t think the distrust some people have of the media is new, but I believe that these feelings have grown more intense during this election cycle. The mistrust for media at a national level boils down to a local level, which is extremely concerning because local reporting is the most important, because there’s so many fewer reporters in one city than there are nationwide.

We have to place trust in local media, because they provide a key information link between the community and its citizens.

Some people who despise the media and express that quite strongly to others could cause a ripple effect, leading to a greater divide between journalists and the community they serve.

Marisa and Sarah, Copy Editors As writers, we believe the media should be respected because without coverage, people are not informed. As providers of infor-

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Positivity is needed with Trump win With the election finally over one would think the drama between the two candidates and parties would subside, though It seems to have only gotten worse. People are lashing out over the result of Donald Trump being named President. This whole election has been about scandals, lies, and incivility. I was never a fan of Clinton, I was never a fan of Trump, and I was never a fan of their destructive campaigns. I think a lot of people can agree with that, but what kills me is what I am reading on social media about the election and the outcome.

People need to take a step back and realize what we have going on here in America, and that we should celebrate. Celebrate the fact that we have the freedom to vote, celebrate that we have the freedom to voice our own opinions. What a privilege that is. It has been crazy so far reading everything people are posting. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, their own views, and their own emotions.

It seems as if my Facebook, Twitter, and even Instagram is full of hate post-election… and

not hate towards the candidates, but hate towards people’s opinions. It is incredible to read these posts, though I am slightly embarrassed to call some of these people my “friends”.

Writing about leaving the country, and hating on those who voted differently than you is just some of the negatively I am witnessing. Not only is that very irrational, it gives off the sense that people have lost hope in this country and lost hope for humanity. Sure I may not be the happiest with the outcome, but I will never bash someone based on their political views and opinions. Educate yourself first, and then educate others. If you could take one thing from this time of trouble, I would ask for people to stay positive.

Your life is not over. Everything will be okay if we are all decent, respectable people.

“Donald Trump is going to be our President. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead.”- Hillary Clinton

­ Sierra High — Communication BA

Retired professor on smoking ban As for a total University ban on smoking, all of the four reasons given (Letter, Nov. 9) are surely “well-meant,” but might also seem suspiciously-“problematic.”

Reasons given not the truer motivations of the ban-enthusiasts.

What might those subtler purposes be? And, can “critical thinking” (a goal of education) help unpack things?

I too am “biased.” In recent decades on campus, I have sniffed a whiff of smoke or butts only about two or three times. Thanks to the efficient (hence sufficient) ban within 25 feet of all buildings.

(And I do find tobacco smells unsavory indeed.)

Therefore, to say that (#1) “a tobacco-free campus will create a healthier environment for all students, faculty, and staff.” seems basically a stretch to meet an unneeded standard of sanitation.

And yes, (#2) “tobacco in all its forms is dangerous” (Well, who didn’t know?) But not toxic per se, only when encountered (unless you’re a paranoid mystic or something).

And then, (#3) a total ban “makes the implementation of policy easier for all to understand”?

Well “duh,” are college-univer-

sity personnel really too dense to grasp basics? I didn’t have to scratch my head to grasp the 25foot rule.

But aha, (#4) a ban-environment “provides motivation for tobacco users to get the help they need to quit.” Bingo, the real reason emerges!

I’m not sure that making smokers cross the street to get off-campus in rain or winter to get their fix, is going to help them quit. (It wouldn’t have helped me; when I ceased smoking, it was through a personal commitment necessarily made by myself.)

And note that the letter’s title says smoke-free campus could “help deter bad habits.” Welcome please, the real reason. Is it a nasty “liberal” caretaking stance of helping everyone toward responsibility for their own actions, the institution over-motivating the individual etc.? (Objected to by that nasty “conservative” stance against the “sky-is-falling” so-threatening nanny-state Big Government?)

Continued on royalpurplenews. com.

— Brian Kevin Beck Emeritus Associate Professor Languages & Literatures

Threats: RP reveal concerns, express feelings

Emily and Nicole, News Editors We believe that journalists should not be threatened because journalists are just trying to do their job of informing the public of what is truly happening in a situation.

Justin and Josh, Sports Editors As mainly sports journalists, if we were to

sound off on just about any other topic than sports on our social media sites as a professional sports journalist, we would get the #sticktosports hashtag.

When it comes to suppressing the First Amendment, we will not #sticktosports.

The First Amendment protects our right to report on something as trivial as someone being

injured and missing a game to a scandal that could rock the core of the government. Having said that, we do need to be very careful as news readers to differentiate between fake news stories that are easily spread across social media.

The day the First Amendment is taken away in this country will be a really awful day for this country.

When Trump wins: Liberals rage, day is made

I told you so. Those are the only positive words I can offer you right now.

In one of my political science courses, I was told to see from the point of view of the protesters who think Trump is the root of all that is evil in America.

It is hard to see from that point of view because that point of views is clouded with hatred.

The left has spent most of this past campaign season calling Trump supporters, like myself, racists, xenophobes, homophobes, and bigots. They have insulted so much of America that we gave the ultimate comeback; a red blanket victory.

Oh, that is right, Republicans won up and down the ballot and on election night we sat in glee as state after

state fell red. As Clinton supporters grew more grotesquely disgusted at what they are witnessing.

Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of awful Republicans as there are Democrats. It column by Dusty Hartl is important Opinions Editor to remember that not every Trump supporter likes what he says.

Some of us just hate Clinton so much that we would rather vote for the talking orange with eyes. Others of us like his economic policy and believe that Clinton would destroy us, economically speaking.

I think it is important to remember why Clinton didn’t win. It is not because there are more Republi-

cans than Democrats. It is not because of the FBI investigation into Clinton’s emails.

It is because Clinton could not get people out to vote. Trump has roughly the same amount of votes as Mitt Romney did in 2012.

In Milwaukee it is slated that 30,000 less people voted for Clinton than Obama in 2012. Trump won because the Democratic National Convention did not nominated Bernie Sanders.

Those words did just come out of my mouth and I do not regret them. I know that if Sanders was the nominee Trump would not have won in such spectacular fashion.

Since the DNC, I have been saying that Clinton can not win in the general

election. News outlets reported otherwise because they had so desperately hoped she could.

So when I see these protests on the our streets, on our campus, and on national TV, it makes me wonder why anyone is protesting.

There are not more racists in this country, there are not more xenophobes, homophobes, nor sexists.

However, there were less people motivated to go out and vote for Clinton than ever before. There were masses ready and primed to vote for Trump because he motivated and inspired people to get out and vote.

Wisconsin was a key state in Trumps victory, Clinton did not visit here once in the general election. That is pretty ironic if you ask me and I

hope you are.

All in all this election for Republicans was fantastic!

We achieved a lot and I am very proud of that.

Democrats need to rebuild, restructure, and get back to it. They lost and lost hard, but that doesn’t mean they are dead.

They can always make a comeback in 2020, but until then I would like to congratulate president-elect Trump and all of those who voted for him, like me, for our victory last week!

“In the end, you’re measured not by how much you undertake but by what you finally accomplish.” ­—President-elect Donald J. Trump

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Student dining implements healthy choices photo by Alex Goodwin- Salas / Staff writer

UW-Whitewater continues to provide a wide range healthy choices in order to accommodate for student’s dietary preferences. Registered dietitian Erin Opgenorth makes continuous efforts to asses student’s nutritional needs in order make a healthy life accessible to students on campus.

By Alex Goodwin-Salas Staff writer

Campus food tends to get a bad rep from television and movies, but that stereotype does not apply to the dining services at UW-Whitewater. The dining services staff has aim provide healthy and delicious food for students and faculty.

Erin Opgenorth, registered dietitian on campus, works to provide food for all students on campus at Esker Hall and Drumlin Hall. As a dietitian, Opgenorth connects with students and student groups to hear their opinions about the options at the two dining halls.

“This semester we looked at using more whole grains; definitely more vegan, vegetarian recipes and plant-based proteins,” Opgenorth said.

During the summer months, Opgenorth and her staff built a meal plan for the upcoming school year, taking into consideration the desires of the students. This can then change as the semester continues, by adding more seasonal items or more of what is popular.

There was also a focus group of 300 students asking what they wanted to see on the menu. According to those students, healthier options were wanted. The healthier options consisted mainly of whole grains, which is all three parts of the grain rather than a refined version.

Esker Hall and Drumlin Hall are equipped to meet many dietary needs. These needs include vegetarianism, veganism and allergies. Esker has a special room built to provide food and prevent cross-contamination for students with celiac disease.

A section new to Esker is called the G8 section. It is off the main line of food offered, but these options are free of all eight major allergens.

“We do have balanced items as well,” Opgenorth said.

Balanced items are the items considered healthier; they are lower in calories and fat. It is presented in the logo on the “call out cards” that list the name of the food option. The cards also give nutritional values, if it is vegan, vegetarian or sustainable.

“It’s trying to find a balance between popular items students like, healthier options, as well as introducing new foods so they can explore a little bit more,” Opgenorth said.

Meatless Mondays are an occur at both dining halls. It’s displayed on the television monitors and all over the dining hall as complete meals are free of meat.

Student opinion overall was positive on the variety of food offered at the dining halls.

Kaitlin Fionda, freshman, favors Esker because of the proximity to her residential hall and the friendly environment. Fionda is lactose intolerant and finds it easy to choose food at the dining halls.

“I know what I can eat, and usually they have enough,” Fionda said.

There is an aim for healthier options offered at the UW-W dining halls.

Opgenorth and every person involved in the process have achieved this in all their new options for students.

If you have any questions or concerns in regards to nutritional needs on campus contact UW-Whitewater’s Registered Dietitian.

Erin Opgenorth: opgenore@uww.edu , 262-472-1357

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Trevor Hall: Acoustic, Rock, Alternative, Reggae, Sanskrit chanting Hall’s music is inspired by his cultural experiences of Hindu. His music has led him to a very accomplished career, but also faced challenges that conflicted with his spiritual life and devotional practice. He has found a way to balance his life through his music, go take a listen.

The xx: Rock Pop

Fresh finds, Banging Beats

This indie pop band was formed in London in 2005, since then they have created 3 different albums.

Band members have expressed that they have several influencers when it comes to their own music.

Some Artists are Jimi Hendrix, The Slits. Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Joy Division.

Shakey Graves: Blues, Folk, Rock and Roll

This one-man-band is full of heartfelt lyrics and dreamy beats. Alejandro Rose-Garcia received his stage name in 2007 after his friends were giving each other different Indian guide names. He decided to keep his name of Shakey Graves after an Indian inspired night of playing music with some of his closest friends.

Bon Iver: Indie Folk, Folktronica Head singer Justin Vernon has spent copious amounts of time writing music in his grandfather’s cabin in northern Wisconsin. With multiple Grammy nominations and two Grammy awards won, this band has accomplished what many artists have fantasized about.

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21 and under: Whitewater’s best bar bites

By Kate Larson Staff writer

This week’s issue is for all you under-agers who would still like to sit down, relax and enjoy the downtown Whitewater life. Believe it or not, you can. Many bars let you stay and eat good local food as long as you are inside before 9 p.m. (bar time).

Here are a few of the bar and grills located close to campus.

Fat Jack’s Sports Bar and Grill Fat Jack’s is located on 146 W. Main St. According to their website, their kitchen hours run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday -Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday. If you are a sports fan, Fat Jack’s boasts a wall full of TVs and some creative names for burgers on their menu, a favorite being The Art-of-the-Choke, aka The Cutler.

Second Salem Brewing Company Second Salem is located on 111 W Whitewater St, and according to their website the kitchen closes at 10 p.m. daily. Between wings, sandwiches and fish fries; Second Salem is the perfect family-friendly brewery to grab a bite at.

841 Brewhouse Located on 841 E. Milwaukee St, 841 Brewhouse is a little farther out than the others, but definitely worth it. According to their website, on Monday the kitchen is open from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday the kitchen is open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 841 Brewhouse offers a myriad of sandwiches, burgers and appetizers including a gyro, and a specialty burger featuring macaroni and cheese.

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The Black Sheep The Black Sheep uses local fresh ingredients and creates their menu seasonally; leaving it up to you to find out what is on the menu today. The Black Sheep is located on 210 W. Whitewater St. Just starting Nov. 1, they are open Monday through Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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gemini May 21- June 20: Are you having a rough week? Picture Leonardo DiCaprio running around in the wild AND STILL looking beautiful as ever, you’re welcome.

Feb. 19- March 20: Cheer up, in a week you will be having the time of your life with your High School BFFs at Black Out Wednesday... haha

cancer June 21- July 22: Feel like your hair is falling out over the stress of school? Well chances are it probably is the case. Clean out your hairbrush... your roommates will thank you later.

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Arts and Rec Editor: Hannah Maes Briefs

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Holidays Around the World

Holidays Around the World will be a display held in Old Main Lane, located on the second floor of the James R. Connor University Center, Nov. 18 – Dec. 16.

Drastic drop in attendance to art performances Music holds a mysterious power that we have not yet been able to explain. It can change our moods, energy levels, even motivation and ability to focus.

According to psychologies.co.uk, a 2013 study of 1,000 participants who took choir classes reported higher levels of enjoyment in school in nearly every other subject.

So why is it, if music is so important to our emotional and psychological health, that attendance to musical performances has decreased so sharply?

It’s not just here at UW-Whitewater that attendance to performances is slacking, but all over the United States people seem to take less and less interest in the arts overall. The New York Times conducted a study that found that atColumn by tendance to ballets, dances, Hannah Maes theatre and music perforArts and Rec Editor mances have all declined in the past 25 years.

Not only is participation to performances important for the continuation of the arts, but also the morale of the students who put a lot of work and effort into their music.

Xiomara Diaz, a freshman involved in the choir program, explains how hard it is for student musicians when performances have a low turnout rate.

“I would say attendance is only average. It is disappointing when you don’t see the people you want to see out in the crowd, but you just have to move forward with it,” Diaz said.

Diaz says that the arts matter to everyone, and that in order to preserve them everyone needs to take part in supporting creative expression, especially when it comes to music.

INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARTS “Arts attendees placed greater value than non-attendees on listening to others’ opinions and understanding diverse perspectives.”

“Full-time students aged 18 to 34 are more likely to attend the arts than young adults not in school.”

motivations for attendance include...

73% socializing with friends family, 64% learning new things, and 51% supporting the community

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“If you don’t support the arts there will be no art programs,” Diaz said.

Music is more than just the ‘name brand’ artists, and as a campus community it is important to support fellow students who are working hard to achieve their dreams.

“Then people who want to get involved can’t,”

Diaz said.

“Art is a safe haven for a lot of people. Everyone loves some sort of art, everyone does, whether they know it or not.”

Snow globe DIY kicks off the holiday season Hannah Maes Arts and Rec Editor

Although winter is usually a time filled with holiday fun and family get togethers, it’s also a time of dread for many college students because it means one other thing: Finals.

That’s why Roberta’s Art Gallery is inviting UW-Whitewater students to participate in the DIY snow globe workshop on Nov. 30 from 5 pm-7 pm, that mixes creativity with relaxation and de-stressing. This DIY workshop will be held in the James R. Connor University Center, room 275B. Jacob Sheets, the PR director for Roberta’s Art Gallery believes this is any easy way for students to get in the holiday spirit while also mentally preparing themselves for the horror of finals week.

“My extended family always gets together at my house for Christmas Eve, and making snow globe gifts for my

family is a nice way to get in the Christmas spirit,” Sheets said.

This activity doesn’t just celebrate Christmas, but includes all holidays with a winter activity that is fun for everyone.

“No matter what holiday someone practices, they can still enjoy making their own snow globe. In addition, it is placed at the perfect time in the semester: right before exams,” Sheets said.

Sheets says art is a great way to take your mind off the stresses of life in a healthy way and using a creative and productive outlet.

“DIY projects do a great job distracting people from stressors of life and most people feel very relaxed when they express themselves,” Diaz said.

Roberta’s Art Gallery hosts a holiday themed workshop every year, but this is the first year to make snow globes. Only 30 spaces are open. To sign up, email ucart@uww.edu to secure your spot.

Graphics by Carlie Sue Herrick / Graphics Editor

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Mount Union loses a regular season game, conference title The Mount Union University Purple Raiders lost a 112 game regular season winning streak last weekend. Mount Union is historically UW-W’s biggest rival, as the ’Hawks or Purple Raiders have won each of

the last 11 national championships.

John Carroll University beat Mount Union 31-28 to win the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Purple Raiders have won the last 21 conference titles.

Warhawks take care of business

Women’s soccer squad set to host third round match

By Tyler Job Staff Writer

The No. 7 UW-Whitewater women’s soccer team, now WIAC Tournament champions, advanced to its second consecutive Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament Nov. 13 after defeating Loras College, 3-0 in Whitewater.

Before doing so, the Warhawks on Nov. 12 blanked University of MinnesotaMorris 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The game was dominated from the start by UW-W. After six shots on goal to start the game in the first half, UW-W finally scored in the 24th minute off a header from sophomore forward Kaci Schonert.

The goal, assisted by Carly Pottle, was Schonert’s second goal of the season.

After putting several shots on goal later in regulation as a team, Pottle scored her 10th goal of the year to extend her squad’s lead to 2-0 in the 56th minute, this time assisted by junior midfielder Marie Lesperance.

Not even two minutes later, Pottle and her fellow teammate, senior forward Brianna Reid, opened the gap to give the Warhawks a 3-0 lead after Reid tallied her 14th goal of the season. ’Hawks head coach Ryan Quamme said he was pleased of Pottle’s day and hopes her

quality play continues.

“I thought she played great,” Quamme said. “I thought she played like a senior that’s ready for her senior year of the NCAA Tournament … She was excellent.

She had a couple good crosses and good finishes, so she’s had a great season.”

Reid, owner of the school record for career goals and points, now stands at 61 and 139, respectively.

UW-W freshman goalkeeper Sara Klimisch, tested ever so slightly, had to make only one stop throughout to keep the Cougars in check.

Despite not getting any additional shots into the net the rest of the way, the Warhawks eventually notched another shutout victory to advance to the second round.

Similar when the team played Minnesota-Morris, UW-W was in firm control for most of the match against Loras.

Both teams began the contest switching between offense and defense, but the Warhawks struck first in the 11th minute off a corner kick by Kaci Schonert that sneaked into the net, giving her team a 1-0 lead. It was Schonert’s third goal of the season.

Less than five minutes later, the ’Hawks scored again to extend its lead 2-0, this time by Marie Lesperance after a nifty cross-over against two Duhawks defenders.

Lesperance’s goal was her 10th of the year.

Quamme said Lesperance’s quality postseason play has elevated both her own and the team confi-

Photo by Kim Gilliland / Photo Editor

Sophomore forward Kaci Schonert dribbles by a defender in a game against the University of Minnesota Morris Cougars on Nov. 12. Schonert scored her second goal of the season in the contest.

dence.

“I think part of it is that she’s a big match-up problem for teams in the NCAA Tournament,” he said. “She Ryan Quamme plays confident. She’s tough when she gets the ball on her feet when she’s dribbling at people. I think Marie is just one of those players who rises to the big moments.”

Lesperance almost notched her second goal of the contest in the 43rd minute but Loras’ goalkeeper Maria Siebels made the stop.

But, perhaps the most memorable play of the game came in the 57th minute when Reid chased down a loose ball near the corner. In what seemed like an errant pass to Schonert, she turned it into an incredible goal directly into the back corner of the net.

With the goal, it was Schonert’s second of the night that gave UW-W a wide open 3-0 lead.

Quamme was happy to see Schonert stepping up in big moments.

“Kaci’s been great all year setting up goals,” Quamme said. “But she’s just a great ball striker and tonight’s second goal was just a beautiful

strike. I don’t want to say I was surprised, but I’m happy she’s doing it.”

The Duhawks, however, started heating up and tested Sara Klimisch on several occasions, but she was able to deny any hope for Loras.

One of those stops included a gutsy save in the 83rd minute after batting forward Elizabeth Mills’ boomer out of the air.

UW-W eventually went on to win 3-0 and advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the second time in as many seasons.

The Warhawks’ will host Pomona-Pitzer Athletics out of Claremont, California in the third round of the NCAA Tournament at 1:30 p.m. on

Football team prepares for NCAA D-III Playoffs The Warhawks football team has historically dominated the Lakeland University Muskies and are in a great position to do it once again in the first round of the NCAA D-III Playoffs on Nov. 19.

UW-W secured a share of the program’s 35th WIAC championship with a 2720 home victory against UW-River Falls on Nov. 6 and then secured the outright title with a 34-16 comefrom-behind win against UW-Stout on Nov. 13.

The Muskies (7-3, 5-1) won the Northern Athletics Collegiate Championship Conference championship with a convincing 52-30 Column by road rout Justin St. Peter of Rockford Sports Editor University on the same day, leading to a matchup with UW-W in the playoffs.

The ’Hawks own the Muskies with a 7-0 record

all-time and won the last contest in the first round of the playoffs in 2009, 70-7.

If this were any other year, this would be easy to predict a trouncing at the hands of the vaunted ’Hawks defense and stellar rushing attack.

Instead, this year’s version of the Warhawks has a penchant for making games much closer than they have in year’s past.

The ’Hawks required second half comebacks in half of the team’s 10 victories on the way to its undefeated regular

season record.

The strength of the WIAC Conference has quite a bit to do with that, as both UW-Oshkosh (No. 4) and UW-Platteville (No. 12 and the highest ranked team in D-III with two losses) both earned two of the seven at large playoff bids in the 32 team field.

Head coach Kevin Bullis and his players have said all season that the WIAC is the strongest conference in all of D-III football. It’s hard not to argue with that point.

Despite requiring five sec-

ond half comebacks, the ’Hawks have endured a very difficult schedule as well.

Including last year’s playoff run, UW-W faced 10 straight undefeated opponents before the Oct. 22 homecoming victory against UW-Stevens Point. They went 9-1 in those ten games with a national semifinal loss to eventual national champion Mount Union University, UW-W’s arch rival last season.

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Volleyball bows out in 3rd round Warhawks make first appearance in Round of 16 since 2007

By Kyle Weaver Senior Staff Writer

The No. 11 UW-Whitewater volleyball team’s season ended with a 3-1 defeat against Washington University (Missouri) in the third round of the NCAA D-III Women’s Volleyball Championships.

UW-Whitewater made its first appearance in the round of 16 since the 2007 season.

The ’Hawks were selected as the region’s number one seed and host.

Their first match was a 3-0 victory over Greenville College (Illinois).

Senior Lauren Pfeifer and sophomore Amanda Spera led the offense with 11 kills each. Junior Sydney Racky and junior Courtney Wagner recorded nine and eight kills, respectively.

A team high of 19 digs was racked up by sophomore Brittany Robinson, and freshman Elizabeth Tworek had 10 digs and two service aces.

“We’re excited to be advancing,” head coach Stacy Boudreau said. “It’s great to get that first match under our belts and come out with a win” In the second round, UW-W faced No. 23 Elmhurst College (Illinois).

UW-W won the match 3-2, with four of the five sets being decided by three points or less.

This was the second time this season UW-W has faced Elmhurst College with the Blue Jays handing UW-W a 3-0 loss on Oct. 1.

After falling behind two sets to one, UW-W evened the match with a 2518 victory in the fourth set to force a winner take all fifth set.

UW-W jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the fifth set behind points from freshman Ashton Doll, Pfeifer, Wagner and Robinson.

As soon as the Warhawks took the lead, Elmhurst rallied, leveling the match at 7-7.

UW-W responded by winning

three straight points to make it 10-7.

Elmhurst went on a run of its own taking the lead at 11-10. Separate three point runs gave Elmhurst match point at 14-13.

A kill by Racky and a service ace by Robinson gave the Warhawks match point at 15-14.

After an unforced error by Pfeifer, the match was tied at 15-15, but two consecutive kills by Racky and Wagner gave the Warhawks the victory.

Robinson appreciated the positive atmosphere in the arena during the fifth set.

“That’s what’s good about playing at home,” Robinson said. “It makes you feel so good knowing if you make a mistake the crowd and your teammates are there to back you up.”

Wagner and Racky set career highs in kills with 21 and 19, respectively.

Wagner reflected on the all around team effort it took to get those offensive numbers.

“We all trusted each other we knew that everyone was going to put the ball away,” Wagner said. “We had faith in each other and backed each other up no matter what,” In the third round, UW-W faced another familiar opponent in Washington University (Missouri). UW-W handed Washington University a 3-0 loss on Sept. 10.

Washington University would get the better of UW-W this time with a 3-1 victory and a trip to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.

UW-W won the first set 26-24, but failed to win another as Washington University took the next three sets 25-16, 25-21 and 25-20.

Spera paced the offense with 11 kills. Pfeifer and Racky recorded 10 kills each. Senior Tessa Weber had a team-best three service aces.

UW-W was held to a .159 hitting percentage which is well below its season average of .208.

Boudreau knew what the Hawks’ had to do to beat Washington University. Although they did not achieve victory, she was complimentary of the opposing team’s performance.

“We knew that they were very ath-

Photo by Hannah Jewell / Staff Photographer

Senior outside hitter Lauren Pfeifer spikes the ball while freshman middle hitter Ashton Doll looks on. The ’Hawks lost in the third round of the NCAA tournament.

letic,” Boudreau said. “Our goal going in was to get them out of system and I don’t think we did that as much as we needed to.”

Following the final match, senior Staci Hasler and Racky were named to the regional All-Tournament team.

This was the final match for the senior class that included Hasler, Pfeifer, Weber, Morgan Parker, Angelika Pointer and Jessica Sabey. The class leaves UW-W with an overall record of 113-33 and a winning percentage of .774. In conference play, the senior

class was part of two WIAC regular season titles (2014, 2016) and two WIAC tournament championships (2015, 2016). The seniors never missed the NCAA Tournament earning bids in all four years.

Boudreau talked about the legacy that this senior class has left on the program.

“Over the past four years they started a legacy and new tradition of excellence,” Boudreau said. “They’ve set the bar for future teams and I’m just very proud of everything they’ve accomplished on and off the court.”

Photo by Zach Ewoldt / Staff Photographer

Photo by Zach Ewoldt / Staff Photographer

Above, sophomore runner Todd Noreen took 170th place at the NCAA Midwest Regional in Winneconne, Wisconsin. The men’s team finished 13th out of 33 teams.

Junior Brett Harms led the ’Hawks with a ninth place finish out of 244 runners. With the finish Harms qualified for the NCAA Championship next weekend.

Above, junior runners Monica Sweet and freshman Sydney Prestifilippo running in the NCAA Midwest Regional. Sweet led the Warhawks with a 132nd place finish out of 264 runners. The women’s team finished 25th out of 30 teams. Both the men’s and women’s’ teams’ season concluded with the Regionals on Nov. 12.

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Sports

Nov. 16, 2016

Warhawks make 2nd round exit

Men’s soccer team slow start proves fatal as the ’Hawks lose

By Josh Sinclair Assistant Sports Editor

For the third consecutive season, the UW-Whitewater men’s soccer team season came to a conclusion to in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

The Warhawks finished with a record 14-5-3 and were led all season by seniors Jordan Kayser, Michael Salm, Justin Stanko, Chris Roche and Owen Thompson.

“This season was very special,” Thompson said. “It really was special that we had every guy playing for each other, and in particular our seniors. I’m just so thankful to have gotten to wear the captain’s armband for such a quality group of guys.”

The leadership led the Warhawks to the NCAA tournament once again where they took on Hanover College in the team’s first game of the tournament.

After 19 days off, the Warhawks returned to the pitch Nov. 12 and defeated Hanover 2-0.

Stanko returned to the Whitewater lineup after sitting out the final seven games of the regular season due to injury.

It didn’t take Stanko long to make a difference, scoring his seventh goal of the season on a header off of a throw-in just four minutes into the game.

“We didn’t know anything about Hanover going in,” head coach Tony Guinn said. “But we went in and played really hard and were able to come out with the victory.”

On the other end, junior goalkeeper Chris Lucatorto notched his first

Photo by Aaron Gottschalk / Staff Photographer

Senior midfielder Jordan Kayser dribbles the ball in a match earlier this season against Grinell College. Kayser had three goals and two assists in his final season as a Warhawk.

save of the game in the 32nd minute to keep the Hanover Panthers off the board.

Junior forward Dylan Hottsmith put the pressure on to start the second half, firing three shots in the first four minutes. He put one shot on net in the 65th minute looking to give the Warhawks an insurance goal, but the Panthers keeper made the save.

With less than 16 minutes to play in the match, UW-W earned a corner kick. Senior midfielder Jordan Kayser sent the ball into the box

and 6-foot-4 inch sophomore forward Jake Santellano rose above the crowd to head it into the net to double the Warhawks lead to 2-0. The goal was the third of the season for Santellano.

Hanover was unable to generate a comeback and concluded their season with a record of 16-5-0.

The last game of the 2016 season saw the Warhawks come up just shy with a 2-1 loss to Benedictine at on Nov. 13. The loss gives the Warhawks its fourth straight season with

14 wins. These teams met earlier this season on Sept. 7 and ended with the exact same score and result.

“It was a frustrating game,” Thompson said. “I felt that we were the better team on the day and deserved the win. But that’s the harsh thing about soccer, the best team doesn’t always win.”

The Warhawks gave up an early goal to the Eagles when Benedictine’s senior midfielder Pedro Parra knocked one past Lucatorto from 20 yards out in the fifth minute for a 1-0 lead.

Hottsmith applied some pressure for the Warhawks putting a header on net in the 17th minute, but the keeper made the save for the Eagles.

A foul in the box in the 25th minute led to a penalty kick for Benedictine, and the Eagles capitalized, making it 2-0.

The Warhawks finally got on the scoreboard in the 41st minute when Thompson fed Hottsmith for his tenth goal of the season and the Warhawks entered halftime trailing 2-1.

With their season on the line, the Warhawks continued to pepper the Eagle keeper looking for an equalizer. Shots in the 47th and 54th minutes were thwarted and the Warhawks never had another shot on goal the rest of the match.

The Warhawks outshot the Eagles 26-12 in the match.

“I’m so proud of this team,” Guinn said. “Of everything they accomplished and especially the men they became.”

The Warhawks finished the season by winning seven of their last eight matches but are now finished for the season.

“There’s something special about our men’s soccer program here at Whitewater, and I’m just so lucky to have been a part of it,” Thompson said.

Football: ’Hawks faces Lakeland in 1st round Although many of the games have been closer than many Warhawks fans have come to expect, there are two things that have not changed for the kings of the WIAC: the ‘pound the rock’ mentality of an overpowering ground game and a bend but don’t break defense that thrives off creating turnovers.

It remains to be seen whether sophomore running back Drew Patterson will be able to play after suffering a leg injury in the third quarter of the River Falls game.

Patterson leads the WIAC in rushing yards per game, 97.4, total rushing yards 974, and is the conference’s scoring leader, finding the end zone 17 times for 102 total points.

If Patterson cannot suit up against Lakeland, freshman Cam Maly is more than capable to fill the role. The

freshman eclipsed 100 yards each of the past two weeks, setting career highs with 36 rushes for 165 yards and three touchdowns in the victory against Stout.

The ’Hawks are the WIAC leaders in turnovers, or take-

No. 1 in the WIAC in red zone scoring defense, only allowing points in 16 of the 35 drives inside the 20-yard line.

Only giving up points 45.7 percent of the time when the opponent is inside the 20 is

STAT OF THE WEEK 2004 was the last year a team not named Mount Union or Whitewater won a national champsionship in football.

Graphic by Carlie Sue Herrick / Graphics Editor

aways (what UW-W calls them), by a large margin, forcing 39 on the season, while only coughing it up 17 times for the season.

Senior defensive back Colin Buck leads the WIAC with seven interceptions, including a fourth quarter pick in the Stout game.

The ’Hawks defense is also

impressive enough without considering that the gap between first and second place (20 percent) is the same gap as second to eighth place.

The UW-W takeaway-happy defense will have a tough battle with Lakeland’s high-powered offense.

The Muskies feature three rushers with 100 rushing at-

tempts and over 500 rushing yards, including the team’s dual threat starting quarterback Michael Whitley.

The Warhawks should be able to take advantage of the overmatched Muskies defense on offense though.

Although Lakeland had the 25th easiest strength of schedule in all of D-III football (according to D3football.com), the Muskies just barely scored more points than they gave up.

With the Warhawks top rushing attack going against the 40th hardest schedule in D-III football, all season the offense should have no problem moving the football and putting points on the board.

Because of that, I don’t see Whitewater having an issue with Lakeland. There were a few games this year that were a little too close to comfort for me to confidently say

it will be a blowout, but the ’Hawks should win big in the team’s first battle in the quest to be on top of the D-III football world once again.

After the playoff committee got sick of UW-W or Mount Union winning the last eleven championships and made the battle between the two a semifinal matchup last year, all roads point to a possible championship rematch between the two once again.

With familiar foes near the top, a return from Patterson, the ’Hawks two quarterback system being successful in the postseason and the defense continuing to force turnovers, the Warhawks will be a tough task for any opposing team. A seventh national championship for the program could be in the cards.

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Swimmers and divers win The UW-Whitewater men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are 1-0 in the WIAC after a victory against UW-Oshkosh.

The men won the meet with a score of 161-28. The women came away with a 144-89 victory.

On the women’s side, junior Michaela Matthys won the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 55.60 seconds. Matthys was also part of two first place relay teams.

Matthys, seniors Sarah Arteaga, Grace Devine and freshman Melanie Carlson won the 200-yard medley with a time of 1:56.59.

Carlson, Arteaga, Matthys and sophomore Erin Hawker took first in the 200yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:43.62.

Four different Warhawks won their respective individual events Senior Margaret Lozer won the 1000-meter in a time of 10:57.42. Junior Alyssa Haertl took first in the 50-meter freestyle in 26.77 seconds. Sophomore Bailey Weston won two events taking the 200-yard and 500yard freestyle races.

Freshman Anna Wolf finished the 200-yard butterfly in 2:27.10, good for first place.

The men’s team won every event in the meet.

Freshman Cameron Gidlow took first in the 1000-yard freestyle with a time of 10:32.29.

Junior Steven Missak won the 200-yard freestyle in 1:50.02.

Junior Sam Piette finished the 50-yard freestyle in 23.16, good for first place.

The relay team of sophomore Peter Loftus, Missak, freshman Peter Theodore and junior Andrew Langenhahn won the 200-yard medley.

Both teams continue conference action against UW-Stevens Poin at 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 in Whitewater.

Wrestlers open season Junior Jordan Newman reached the championship match at 184 pounds, posting two pins en route to the title match. He was defeated in the title bout by injury default against Sammy Brooks of University of Iowa.

Senior Joseph Brodman placed third at 133 pounds. He knocked off consensus national No. 1 Dustin Weinmann of UW-La Crosse in the third-place match.

Fellow senior Zac Denny registered an 8-4 decision over Wartburg’s Arnulfo Olea, a top-five wrestler in the National Wrestling Coaches Association, on his way to claiming 125 pounds.

Several Warhawks also competed in the silver divisions.

Freshman Hazen Rice compiled a 6-1 record to place third at 125. Freshman Adam Becker, Riley Kauzlaric, and Sam Ryner placed in the top 5 at 149, 197, and 174, respectively.

The Warhawks resume competition at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 in a WIAC dual against UW-Stevens Point at Kachel Gymnasium.

Bowlers take eighth The No. 9 UWWhitewater bowling team clinched an eighth-place finish at the Warhawk Classic in Kenosha.

Seeded eighth in championship bracket play, the Warhawks were downed by No. 10 Fairleigh Dickinson before outlasting No. 13 LIU Brooklyn in seven games to grab their top-eight finish.

Junior Ashley Kouba was the ’Hawks’ top individual finisher, placing 12th out of 116 bowlers with a 211.8 average in five traditional games, including a team-best game of 248.

Senior Amanda Van Duyn was 26th with a 196.6, and sophomore Lauren Price was 37th with a 184.2.