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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Women’s Soccer Settles for Scoreless Tie Against PLU

Quin Nelson September 30, 2012

The Whitman women's soccer team played well but ended up with a 0-0 tie against Pacific Lutheran University on Sunday at the Whitman Soccer Complex. As was the case Saturday, the Missionaries established...

Men’s Soccer Falls to PLU 2-1 in Aggressive Game

Aleida Fernandez September 30, 2012

Whitman's men's soccer team fell to the Pacific Lutheran University Knights in an aggressive game Sunday at the Whitman Soccer Complex. From the beginning of the game the number two ranked Knights gave...

A Single Drop

Nick Davies September 30, 2012

Saturdays are quickly turning into my least favorite days of the month. Since my weekend begins Friday, my Saturday has transformed into a stay-at-home day where I must do all the homework I procrastinated...

Jaipur Family

Helen Angell September 30, 2012

For the last four weeks I've been living with an Indian family in Jaipur. The intention of homestays is for us to be immersed in the culture and language. While living with an Indian family has given me...

Women’s Soccer Team Falls to Puget Sound 2-0

Quin Nelson September 30, 2012

Despite dominating possession for most of the game, the Whitman women's soccer team fell to the University of Puget Sound 2-0 at the Whitman Soccer Complex on Saturday. Whitman took immediate control...

For the love of India

Shelly Le September 30, 2012
Even though I've attended Whitman for a little over two years now, I still seriously question the practicality of a liberal arts education within today's world. I often have moments of terror as to where my politics/sociology degree will take me after I'm beyond the walls of "Whitman's bubble".

Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and Petra! Oh My!

Nick Davies September 29, 2012

What a weekend! As I try to catch my breath and reorient myself for a week of classes, I will try to take some time to reflect upon this hectic, but oh so fantastic, weekend. This past weekend CIEE...

So THIS is what it feels like…

Nick Davies September 29, 2012

It began with a stomachache. Then it got much worse. As I woke up to the 4:30am call to prayer Monday morning, I felt a jabbing pain in my abdomen. My body was fevering and I couldn't keep any water down....

Worm composting project overcomes summer setbacks

Worm composting project overcomes summer setbacks

Daniel Kim September 27, 2012
In the spring of 2012, right before summer break, the Industrial Compost Group faced an unexpected hurdle: Of the 45,000 worms purchased from local worm breeder Barbara Newby for vermicomposting, only 5,000 remained alive. The setback forced the group to reformulate their plan in order to replenish the worm population and ensure its continued expansion. Now, the group is looking to the future, with new opportunities arising to grow composting on campus and educate the community about its importance.
Professor Seneviratne in his office.  Photo by Charlie Li.

Professor combines archeology, history to analyze modern society

Sarah Cornett September 27, 2012
Among a number of new professors on campus this year is Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne, a Sri Lankan archeologist and historian serving as the J. Arnold Professor, a visiting professorship at Whitman.

Book review: ‘North and South’ by Elizabeth Gaskell

Dana Thompson September 27, 2012
Dana Thompson offers a look at "North and South," an engrossing, romantic 19th century novel that sheds light on class differences.

‘Love This Giant’ full of eccentric life, purpose

Emma Dahl September 27, 2012
Emma Dahl turns her critical eye to "Love This Giant," a new collaboration between Annie Clark (better known as St. Vincent) and the Talking Heads' David Byrne.
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