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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Whitman Wire

Marrakech Express

Leah Siegel September 17, 2012

I know that my writing this for Whitman's Pio is essentially preaching to the choir, but I wish to vent a bit about the incredible hatred and ignorance of the film "The Innocence of Muslims." For those...

Men’s Soccer Against Willamette an Exciting 0-0 Stalemate

Serena Runyan September 16, 2012

In a game against Willamette Bearcats this Saturday at the Whitman Soccer Complex, the Whitman men's soccer team held their own through two overtimes and ended 0-0. In the first ninety minutes, Whitman...

Me and all of Alicante, up on top of the citys castle. Every city has a vista and I love all of them, whether its here or up on the 30th floor of the Coin Tower at home in Portland.

Something About Culture

clairejohnson September 16, 2012

"It's something to do with culture." That's what Carmela, my host mom, says every time we have a conversation about things that are different in Spain than they are in the U.S. We spend a lot of time talking...

Women’s Soccer Bounces Back, Beats Willamette 1-0

Quin Nelson September 15, 2012

Hungry for their first conference win of the season, the Whitman women's soccer team ground out a solid 1-0 victory over the Willamette Bearcats Saturday at the Whitman Soccer Complex. The Missionaries...

Students, community members publicly confess privilege

Emily Lin-Jones September 15, 2012
Students and community members gathered on the steps of the Memorial Building Wednesday night to publicly confess their privilege as part of an event sponsored by the Whitman Christian Fellowship (WCF) entitled “We Are the 1%”.

Head and the Heart, Royal Blue concert leaves behind happily humming Whitties

Serena Runyan September 14, 2012

This Thursday at 8:00 p.m. the much-awaited concert featuring The Head and the Heart took place in the Reid Ballroom, making a crowd of 500 Whitman students joyously jazzed off of folk-rock. The Seattle-based...

Class of 2016 find each other on Facebook

Sarah Cornett September 13, 2012
For many first-years, the day acceptances arrived was marked by excitement and eagerness for something new. As students looked through the cream-colored folders and learned more about the school they would eventually attend, many wanted to see the more personal side of Whitman: the people with whom they would be sharing their four years. The Whitman College Class of 2016 Facebook page is where hundreds of incoming students ended up, learning more about the school and each other.

New grievance policy provides students an outlet

Emily Lin-Jones September 13, 2012
According to the Statement of Rights included in the Student Handbook, all students have “the right to redress grievances"—but it wasn’t until this year that they were given an official means to do so. The college has published online this year an interim grievance policy, which gives students, staff and faculty the ability to formally lodge a complaint against another member of the Whitman community.

WEB brings The Head and the Heart to campus

Emma Dahl September 13, 2012

By now, it is well known around campus that Seattle-based indie band The Head and the Heart will give a show here at Whitman on Sept. 13. With a feel-good sound reminiscent of The Lumineers or Blind Pilot,...

Members of Club Latino include, from left to right: Eduardo Vasquez, Ashley Hansack, Cynthia Ramos, Fabiola Ochoa, Jackie Bonilla, Franchesca Cortes, Brenda Zarazua, Amalia Sletmoe, Hannah Horner, and Brian Acosta. Club Latino organizes many Hispanic Heritage Month events. Photos by Ben Woletz.

Hispanic Heritage Month emphasizes collaboration

Elise Tinseth September 13, 2012
Beginning Sept. 15, Club Latino, the Intercultural Center and La Casa Hispana will be hosting a plethora of events on campus to celebrate and raise awareness for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Fine arts departments welcome new professors

Mallory Martin September 13, 2012

The performing arts around campus just got a facelift with three new professors joining the Whitman team. Coming to us from around the country and the world, these gentlemen will have plenty to contribute...

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