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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

West Coast Ballot Measures Summary

Rachel Alexander October 24, 2012

Whitman students come from all over the country, but it's no secret that most of us are concentrated on the West Coast. Even if you're from a completely different state, the  initiatives and referendums...

Oct. 24 production night liveblog

Rachel Alexander October 24, 2012

3:30 p.m. I arrive to a deserted office, with the exception of Opinion P.A. Maddie Coons. In the process of snacking, I manage to get honey stuck all over my hands. I feel oddly like Winnie the Pooh. 3:52...

The Paradox of Studying Abroad in Morocco

Leah Siegel October 24, 2012

A couple of days ago I got back from the Netherlands, but it seems like a lifetime ago. The culture shock I experienced first going to Europe, and then returning to Morocco, was overwhelming.  English...

Ray Suarez speaks on elections to full house

Emily Lin-Jones October 23, 2012

Latecomers were turned away from the doors of Maxey Hall on Oct. 23, when PBS NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez addressed a packed house about his take on current electoral issues. The talk was the second...

Whitman students disillusioned with third debate

Jacqueline Rees-Mikula October 22, 2012

Monday, Oct. 22, students headed to Maxey Auditorium for a screening of the final presidential debate. The two candidates, perhaps tired of criticism for their behavior, showed signs of self-restraint...

Dox, Dox, Dox

Vicky October 22, 2012

Dox, Dox, Dox   Had pretty rough last two weeks so I didn't update my posts until now. I am sorry but here we go :) I wanted to blog about my Dox section for a long time. Dox section, is located...

WEEKEND RECAP: Men and Women’s Soccer

Quin Nelson October 21, 2012

Saturday, Oct. 20: Women's: The Whitman women's soccer team defeated George Fox University 1-0 Saturday at the Whitman Soccer Complex with a performance even more impressive than the score would...

WEB PROFILE: Mcebo Maziya sings and tries to change the world

Elena Aragon October 21, 2012

Sophomore Mcebo Maziya is perhaps the most well-known on campus as "that guy who sings Beyoncé really well in the T-Tones." A talented musician, Maziya is also an advocate for increased diversity...

Köln and Kindergarten: Possibilities for a future in Germany

Karah Kemmerly October 21, 2012

Last night I got back from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) fall orientation in Köln, and today I feel as if  I've seen the future. Not the clear sort of future you might see in a crystal...

Whitman faculty teach, parent college-aged young adults

Audrey Davis October 19, 2012

Beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, Family Weekend will commence, uniting Whitman students with their parents for the next three days. Many Whitman staff members can relate to the visiting parents, as...

The fight continues

Shelly Le October 19, 2012
Thoughts on gender dynamics, gender inequality, and the power of education in India.

ASWC to continue review of college chaperone policy

Maegan Nelson October 18, 2012
Students are looking to reevaluate the college's club sports chaperone policy this year, which provides guidelines and restrictions for club sports travel. Members of ASWC began reviewing and discussing possible changes last year, and hope to continue the process this year.
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