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WHITEWATER, Wis. -- Whitewaters Hawk Bowl apartment complex was demolished Feb. 12 to make room for a new ALDI grocery store and other developments in a move city officials are

Educators at UW-Green Bay, UW-Stout, and UW-Whitewater recognized for work to support student success

UW-Whitewater’s weekly “News and events” announced on Oct. 2 that the Rock County campus has made huge strides in its efforts to make the campus environmentally sustainable.  The email shared that Rock County reduced its energy use by 29%, and carbon emissions by 55% (compared to their emissions in 2005).  Tom Ness, the facilities manager...

“I closed my camera bag today for the indefinite future,” said 2016 UW-Whitewater graduate Amber Levenhagen in her senior-sendoff piece with the Royal Purple. “The million dollar question: what’s next?” Throughout her time at UW-Whitewater, Levenhagen was known for her love of nature and photography. Following graduation, she was employed as the community reporter and...

Secondhand shopping continues to rise in popularity throughout the United States as a plentitude of individuals are deciding to ditch fast fashion and look to more alternative ways to stay stylish without breaking the bank or damaging the planet further. During peak academic hours the UW-Whitewater Sustainability office held their second ever clothes swap in...

On this years ‘make a difference day’ the campus garden had its opening day! The opening day took place on Apr. 21. The campus garden is located between the Ambrose Health and the bookstore, on the back end near the parking lot. Opening day involves the volunteers and student workers clearing out the weeds, and...

Earth day, officially the 22nd day of April each year, marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. This commemoration is being fleshed out for the entire month of April as the UW-Whitewater Sustainability office has put together a plenitude of events happening each week beginning Apr. 5. While there...

Local non-profits and community and school groups can now apply for mini-grant funding through the Rock River Stormwater Grou

The Janesville City Council voted in February to help fight climate change and save money. A group of people from around the area who worked on that council resolution got together Thursday to talk about the complexities of doing both. One thing was clear: Janesville will not be on its own. Other cities, government agencies and businesses are working on the problem, and Janesville is behind some, such as Eau Claire, speakers said. “Never in our history has it been so clear to so many that ...