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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Savory holiday treat: rosemary garlic spread with gorgonzola

Ellie Newell December 13, 2011
My family has a thing about garlic. I don't just mean that we use garlic often. I mean that, for my typical birthday dinner, we use about three heads of garlic for three people. A few years ago my family made one of our favorite dishes for Christmas Eve dinner. This dish involves consuming entire heads of garlic, baked in white wine and rosemary, topped with melting Gorgonzola, smeared on delicious ciabatta. Are you salivating yet?

Hot poop scoop: Inside the oldest indie record store in Washington state

Mallory Martin December 13, 2011
On first stepping inside Hot Poop, Washington's oldest independently owned record store, one is immediately overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff compacted into the small shop. Shelves upon shelves covered with semi-organized CDs and DVDs line the thin walkways. Band posters, banners and guitars of all shapes, sizes, colors and designs cram the walls. Elvis and Johnny Cash echo from the store's speakers, and old music videos from various bands play on an assortment of television sets scattered throughout the crammed space. A giant bowl of Doritos sits on the counter, and the entire store smells of incense.

Keeping warm in winter with tasty holiday drinks

Alyssa Fairbanks December 13, 2011
As chilly winter weather sets in, what could be more tempting than a warm holiday drink or something sparkling to welcome in the New Year? Here are a few recipes perfect for sipping on while studying by the fire in Reid or to impress friends at an upcoming party!
Illustration: Julie Peterson

‘Muppets’ brings staying power, charm to holiday movie season

Nathan Fisher December 13, 2011
Every great movie has to have characters you can love forever. "The Muppets" brings back to the big screen my own favorite characters and proves that some things never need to change. "There is only one Ms. Piggy and she is moi!"

Best of recent album releases

caitlinhardee December 13, 2011
I didn't even listen to the previews before buying this album—it's Coldplay, so you know it'll be good. The question is, will it be curl up and read a book with a mug of tea good, or soaring heart-seizing cosmic choirs of inspiration good? As it turns out, some of both. It's vintage Coldplay, personal and moving, shifting between a racing, thrumming tapestry of guitars and synths with Chris Martin's characteristic whoa-ohhh's on "Hurts Like Heaven,"to a rough, low break-your-heart croon on the more subdued track "Us Against the World."
Illustration: MaryAnne Bowen

Amateur astrology: What will 2012 bring for you?

Clara Bartlett December 13, 2011
ARIES: Intense eye lust has been building up over the past semester between you and a classmate. So endure the possible awkwardness and reap the rewards of your risk. Ben and Jerry await you if all else fails.
Illustration: Emily Johnson

Whitman College through an international lens

Karah Kemmerly December 13, 2011
MECCA's living room is warm and lined with strands of Christmas lights, a cozy oasis from the early signs of winter weather brewing outside—primarily because sophomore Nandini Rathi has set the house thermostat at 77 degrees.

What I Learned Abroad: Einstein Was a Socialist

Henry Gales December 12, 2011

"I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy, accompanied by an educational system which would be oriented toward social...

Whittie Personality Quiz

Cara Lowry December 12, 2011

This quiz was co-written by Christa Heavey and Grace Evans 1. What kind of shoes do you wear? A. Chacos or no shoes B. Leather lace-ups with a classic patina from that obscure vintage store no one's...

The Muppets make a solid comeback in their new movie

Alfredo Villaseñor December 11, 2011

The Muppets have always had a special place in my heart. I discovered them when I was growing up, after my watching-Disney-movies-on-loop phase. Looking back on them, I've come to the conclusion that the...

Graphic by Huang

ASWC has beef with meat dress, rejects appeal

caitlinhardee December 8, 2011
Junior Clare Spatola-Knoll's request for ASWC funding to recreate Lady Gaga's infamous meat dress was denied and her appeal was defeated in a 15-3 vote, but not without extensive debate.
Credit: Marie von Hafften

Whitman students to ‘Teach the Movement’ in Walla Walla

Molly Johanson December 8, 2011
Whitman Teaches the Movement, is born out of a partnership with the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Walla Walla Public School district in response to a study conducted by the center. Whitman students will teach civil rights subjects to students in local elementary, middle and high schools.
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