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Beaver waits for Packers decision

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Former Warhawk Justin Beaver survived a hectic Green Bay Packers rookie tryout camp, but is waiting on a phone call from the team to sign him as a free agent.

UW-W ACT standard below average

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Low admission standards may deter prospective freshman from choosing UW-Whitewater next school year, said professor Ronald Berger.

Rams look at Concordia for camp

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The St. Louis Rams have limited its potential summer training sites to UW-Whitewater and Concordia University in Mequon. However, campus Athletic Director Paul Plinske said the Rams are leaning toward Concordia.

Esker reopens, UC dining discontinues meal transfers

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After the power plant explosion closed Esker Dining Hall two weeks ago, the University Center began offering meal transfers to students with meal plans. It has since been discontinued because the university said the UC cannot handle a large volume of diners.

Students win entrepreneurial awards

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sophomore Jordan Leahy was awarded the top prize of $5,000 with his invention of the Rendlex Tool, a tool with special features designed to aid in window washing during the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization's 2nd Annual Warhawk Business Plan Contest Thursday evening in the Hamilton Center.

Getting to know Gwynne DeBoer, student commencement speaker

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Profile of commencement speaker Gwynne DeBoer

Committee on Disability Concerns honor faculty

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Robin Fox, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, said the university has been given a gift with facilities, programs and faculty. She said students with disabilities are students first and disabled second, and are valued members of the community.

WSG votes against providing funds for India water wells

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In response to the recent boiler explosion, Whitewater Student Government University Services Director Allison Rygh began fundraising for wells for India.

Student arrested after name-calling

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A UW-Whitewater sophomore was arrested recently on a disorderly conduct charge after he called the driver of a bus shuttle from campus to Milwaukee an 'idiot.'

Professor retires, military classes discontinued for fall semester

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Leadership and Military Science Department is not offering the required military history classes for students who plan to minor in leadership or military science.

Cheating, plagiarism shouldn't be an option

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students should be all for living in the moment and enjoying the weather, but not to the extent of short-changing yourself by the time you graduate

And the award goes to ... Ali Vincent

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ali Vincent just barely beat the clock in the race to achieve the perfect bikini body for the season. The thirty-three-year-old hairstylist from Arizona became the first female to win "The Biggest Loser," after losing 112 pounds.

Chancellor candidates gain attention at Q & A session

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Money, student out reach and diversity were some of the highlighted major concerns during the five days of chancellor forums that ended last week.

Students should be allowed guns

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The recent school shootings across the country have brought about many questions about school security. If the students cannot be protected by the university, do they have the right to protect themselves?

Research shows water bottles may be harmful

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The latest research suggests that students should be wary about which plastic water bottles they drink out of. The dangerous chemical bisphenol A can be found in water bottles sold across campus, including Willy's Hawkshop in the University Center.

Campus participates in severe weather week

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Severe weather can affect any community no matter where it may be. With storms hitting Kenosha county in January, awareness and preparation for storms is paramount. To combat severe weather state and University officials are taking steps to ensure that Wisconsin and UW-Whitewater are ready for storms when they happen.

Rising food costs cause local pizzarias to increase prices

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some of Whitewater's pizza chains have raised prices in order to offset the rising cost of ingredients. The price of flour has tripled, and wheat prices have mulitiplied five times since last year.

Chicago pulls Grand Theft Auto IV ad campaign

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A week prior to the April 29 release of the Grand Theft Auto IV the Chicago Transit Authority removed advertisements for the videogame based on earlier complaints of inappropriate violent content from the Governor.

Dear Abi - Social networking addictions

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Abi,

Being the last couple of weeks of school I want to concentrate on studying for exams and finishing out the semester strong, but I'm finding that is much easier said than done. With Facebook, YouTube, CollegeHumor, and other entertaining Web sites distracting me from getting my work done, I find it very difficult to focus. Is there any hope for me? Or am I hopelessly addicted to the World Wide Web?

Distracted Dafney

This week's horoscopes

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Horoscopes for the week of May 3, 2008

Chef serves omelets, smiles on campus

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The dynamic duo of display cooks Connie Marshall and Tina Noll combine humor, talent and commitment into their work every morning in the Ike Shaffer Commons.

Jazz Ensemble brings swing dance to campus

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Down Under in the University Center was host to the 2008 Jazz Ensemble Swing Dance fundraiser, and with a dance instructor, a live band and a packed dance floor, no one seemed to leave disappointed.

Alumna tries out for Madison morning show

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some students spends months, if not years, trying to land a job in their desired field, while a handful are lucky enough to land that job right after graduation. UW-Whitewater alumnus Kyla Morris, 23, of Cambridge, is one student who has been lucky enough to land a job tryout for her dream job.

'Hawks leave no doubt with title

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Although the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference preseason rankings did not have the Warhawk baseball team ending the season in first place, head coach John Vodenlich's squad left Prucha Field Monday with conference's regular-season championship after 13-3 and 15-8 wins over UW-Stevens Point.

Women earn first NCAA tournament bid since 2003

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time since 2003, the Warhawks softball team will play in the NCAA Division III championship tournament.

Laid-back ride draws students to cycling club

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After transferring from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, junior Brett Schaefer looked for ways to find new friends. It's why he decided to join UW-Whitewater's cycling club.

Warhawk of the week: Jon Schellin

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Warhawk of the week: Jon Schellin

DLK donates $1.5 million for athletic complex

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

David and Lolita Kachel and the Kachel family have contributed $1.5 million to help out with UW-Whitewater's multi-sport athletic complex.

Men's rugby splits home matches

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On a drizzly Saturday afternoon at the intramural fields, the UW-Whitewater men's club rugby team competed in its last matches of the 2007-08 season, defeating Ripon College, 27-15, while falling to Oconomowoc, 22-10.

Doubles struggles knock men out of tourney

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While the weather forced the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Regional Tournament to move indoors, the controlled conditions did not help the Warhawk men's tennis team advance, as their season came to an end after a 5-1 loss to the University of Texas-Tyler.

Warhawks' first trip to nationals ends early

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UW-Whitewater women's tennis team ended its record-breaking season Friday with a loss to the Gustavus Adolphus College Golden Gusties in the NCAA Division III championship tournament in St. Peter, Minn.

AMA helps raises money for children's disease research

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

American Marketing Association raised money for a terminally ill two-year-old girl by organizing two events, a 5,000-meter walk and run and "Hope for Hailey: Win Big, Give Big" casino night.

The Harley factor

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I asked myself the other day, why don't more kids my age own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle? Are they just too expensive? Does nobody my age know where to buy one? Or do people just stereotype them as being an older generation bike?