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Warhawk Almanac: Two-Time National Champions!

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Wendy Feldner

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team has won the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division III national championship twice in their 38 seasons. Their first NCAA win was in 2005. “The Warhawks, 45-7, were ranked number one in the ABCA … Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: Five Time National Champions!

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Wendy Feldner

The Lady Warhawk Gymnastics team has had its fair share of National Titles throughout their time, beginning with their first win March 24, 2012. [1] After placing third in 2009 and 10, and second in 2011 the team was finally … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 15, 2019

Posted on October 14, 2019 by James Castrillo

Teaching U.S. History Through Sports edited by Brad Austin and Pamela Grundy New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor GV583 .T43 2019 This book sets up a way of related history through our popular past time of sports. In mind the audience … Continue reading →

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The Packers’ Century: Wed Sept. 19

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Barbara

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Green Bay Packers! Jim Rice, author and Packers historian, will give a presentation on The Packers’ Century oat 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 19, at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library … Continue reading →

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Tennis, anyone?

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Barbara

Did you know? On July 6th in 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African American Wimbledon champion when she won the women’s singles title. Later that year she won the U.S. Open as well. You can learn more from the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 28, 2015

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Diana

Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics Edited by Eddie Comeaux GV351 .I67 2015 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor This timely book contains essays on many aspects of intercollegiate athletics ranging from the history of organized competition on American campuses to ethical issues … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 9, 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Carol

Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete by Joan Steidinger GV709 .S74 2014 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Anyone who has competed in sports knows that teammates develop strong bonds — and often strong rivalries. This book explores the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 26

Posted on February 26, 2013 by kyle

Run, Swim, Throw, Cheat: The Science Behind Drugs in Sport by Chris Cooper RC1230 .C59 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor There’s nothing like a good scandal to make the world go round. The sports world is not without its slip-ups, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 23

Posted on October 23, 2012 by kyle

Help the Helper: Building a Culture of Extreme Teamwork by Kevin Pritchard & John Eliot HD58.7 .P7427 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Going along with the theme of the first ‘crunch time’ of the semester, you’re either writing a research … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 25

Posted on September 25, 2012 by kyle

Mathletics: A Scientist Explains 100 Amazing Things About the World of Sports by John Barrow GV 706.8 .B373 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor This past weekend, I did something that I had previously thought was unthinkable – I ran a … Continue reading →

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