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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Jailbreaking’s risks outweigh benefits

Blair Hanley Frank November 11, 2010

Before Apple allowed third party app development in iOS 2, jailbreaking was the only way to get apps developed by other people onto your iPhone. It was also the only way to have copy and paste (rendered...

Whitman should change its course registration system

Zach Duffy November 11, 2010

November 5 marked the beginning of Whitman's spring semester registration period, and with it the mad rush of students trying to get into their most desired classes. I watched on helplessly this past Friday...

Washington bans Four Loko, other alcoholic energy drinks

Hadley Jolley November 11, 2010
Washington state will ban the sale of Four Loko and other alcoholic energy drinks containing caffeine for 120 days beginning Thursday, Nov. 18. The emergency ban, which the state Liquor Control Board seeks to permanently institute, was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 10, following bans in Michigan, Utah and Oklahoma within the past week.

Senior women close out collegiate soccer careers

Tyler Hurlburt November 11, 2010
For Kristen Innes and Kate Newman with the end of the season, came the end of their time playing soccer for Whitman.

Del Toro’s “The Devil’s Backbone”: horror with heart

Sean McNulty November 11, 2010
Haunting Spanish Civil War film "The Devil's Backbone" integrates drama and horror.

“No definitives” in potential bookstore privatization

Karah Kemmerly November 11, 2010
Whitman College bookstore has been experiencing some financial difficulties within the past few years. In an attempt to better this financial situation, the administration is discussing the option putting out a bid on the store in order to privatize it.

Men’s basketball starts season, NWC coaches take notice

Tyler Hurlburt November 11, 2010
Whitman opened its season against NCAA Div. I San Jose State in a 109-92 loss but are looking ahead to a strong season.

ASWC allowed to present at trustees meeting

Shelly Le November 11, 2010
Last week, ASWC-appointed student representatives presented for the first time in front of Whitman's trustees at the fall Board of Trustees meetings, held from Thursday, Nov. 4 to Friday, Nov. 5.

‘Thinging’ attempts to define in-between stage of relationships

William Witwer November 11, 2010
There is a fuzzy area in between a one-night stand and a committed, long-term relationship. No one agrees exactly on what to call it, what the rules are and exactly what each person wants.

‘Jephte’ provides rare musical opportunity for Whitman

Sean McNulty November 11, 2010
On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Whitman College's Divertimiento Chamber Orchestra will perform "Jephte" as part of their fall concert. For many Whitman students and residents of Walla Walla, seeing this performance might be once-in-a-lifetime. The performance will take place in Chism Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Thrifty Whitties: Caring for your clothes installment II: post-laundering

Olivia Jones November 11, 2010
Caring for your clothes after laundering: ironing, and sewing hems or seams that have come undone.
Zoe Pehrson 13 and Nat Clarke 11 both received loans from SRLF. Photo Credit: Isabel Hong

Students can receive funds for sustainability projects through revolving fund

Alyssa Goard November 11, 2010
Following several other environmentally conscious colleges and universities such as U.C. Berkeley, Harvard and William and Mary, Whitman's Sustainability Advisory Committee initiated the Sustainability Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF) in the spring of 2009.
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