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Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Kelsie Butts works the Alternative Gifts booth. Alternative Gifts are unconventional Christmas gifts that help those in need this holiday season. Photo Credit: Marin Axtell

Alternative Gifts Market offers a break in commercial routine

Sean McNulty December 2, 2010

Christmas, as we have all been told, has been reduced to material comforts--presents under the tree, stampede-worthy deals on Black Friday and the promise of release from the financial and emotional...

Holiday training presents challenges, opportunities

Pamela London December 2, 2010
While many Whitman students spend the holidays at home catching up on sleep, the long academic breaks provide winter sports teams the opportunity to improve individually and as a team as they gear up for the start of the Northwest Conference season.
Photo Credit: David Jacobson

Women’s basketball vies for top NWC ranking

Tyler Hurlburt December 2, 2010
After a season plagued by injuries, the women's basketball team looks to capitalize on its new found depth and added talent.
Photo Credit: Kendra Klag

Walla Walla Community and Heart to Heart hold 20th annual event in commemoration of Wold AIDS day

Alyssa Goard December 2, 2010
An eclectic mix of Whitman students, staff and Walla Walla residents gathered in front of the Christmas tree on Main Street on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 1. The crowd of about 40 people held candles and listened to performances from Whitman's three a cappella groups: the Testostertones, Schwa and the Sirens of Swank. In between each song, individuals stepped up and read startling facts: 157 Americans in 2009 were on the waiting list for AIDS medication, and in 2010, over 3,000 people were on the same waiting list.
Whitman VS Whitworth. Photo Credit: David Jacobson

Fall athletics wrap up season

Libby Arnosti December 2, 2010
Fall sports finished their seasons with a mixture of successes and challenges. All showed marked commitment to excellence and dedication to improvement.
Photo Credit: Isabel Hong

Students return from Semester in the West

Shelly Le December 2, 2010
The 21 Whitman students in the fifth generation of Semester in the West (SITW) returned to Whitman's Johnston Wilderness Center, located 25 miles southeast of campus, late Friday Nov. 19. The 12,000 mile expedition through ten states in the American West provided a semester full of experiences, ideas and motivations for change.

Pio Picks

C.J. Wisler December 2, 2010

Bookstore Winter Wonderland Open House The Whitman Bookstore will have its winter Open House on Thursday, December 2 from 3-7 p.m. The bookstore will offer door prizes and a 30% discount for students...

Bon Appétit losing dishes and patience

Molly Johanson December 2, 2010
Thievery is on the rise on the Whitman College campus, with objects going missing nearly every day. The objects in question? Dishes and silverware from the dining halls. Bon Appétit Management Company spends from seven to 10 thousand dollars a year on dishes at Whitman. The company is currently on its last set of backup dishes.
Photo Credit: Isabel Hong

‘The Sea’ ends HJT season

Nate Lessler December 2, 2010

Harper Joy Theater will be ending the first half of the 2010-2011 season with "The Sea", a play that has provided its cast and crew with an incredible experience and promises to do the same for the...

Dude are you crying?

Backpage Team November 30, 2010

Dude, Are You Crying? by Dave Ellis Hey, Jeffster! Dude, you gotta call Amy up and have her come over. Me and the guys are gonna grab some dinner at that new Thai place, and I bet she'd be totally into...

PassiveAggr Roommate

Backpage Team November 29, 2010

If living with your friend teaches you anything, it's that passive aggression can be the most frustrating and annoying thing you will ever encounter in your life. It's like, just tell me what's one your...

Steve got shot, is being dumb about it

Backpage Team November 27, 2010

It's Really Pissing Me Off How Steve Pretends Like He's Super Injured After Being Shot Maybe Twice  by Lieutenant Mitch Rogers Oh my god, you guys. Who told Steve he could come with us on our...

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