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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Holiday Movie Season Promises Passion, Blood and Adventure

Holiday Movie Season Promises Passion, Blood and Adventure

Nathan Fisher November 26, 2012

The holidays are fast approaching––oh yeah, finals too––so here's a quick peek at some movies we can look forward to seeing now through winter break. Actually, two big blockbusters have already...

Photo by Halley McCormick.

Farming an Endowment: Whitman Landholdings Support Wind Turbines, Education

Allison Work November 26, 2012
The drive east along Highway 12 from the Tri-Cities back towards Walla Walla and the Whitman campus rarely fails to amaze me. At the left turn by Wallula Gap, I stare west at the vast expanse of land carved out by the ancient Missoula floods, captured by the exposed magnificence of the land in all its contours and forms and patterns.

High School Athlete Profile: Cheyenne Schoen, DeSales Swimmer

Halley McCormick November 26, 2012

DeSales High School senior Cheyenne Schoen talks swimming and future ambitions with charming confidence and a bright smile. With just four years of competitive swimming under her belt, Schoen has excelled...

Hootenannies build community in Waitsburg, Walla Walla

Adam Brayton November 26, 2012
hoot·en·an·ny (n.): 1. an Appalachian colloquialism that was used in early twentieth century America as a placeholder name to refer to things whose names were forgotten or unknown. 2. An informal musical session at which folk singers and instrumentalists perform for their own enjoyment.

A Look Into the Life of Rhonda, Prentiss Dining Hall’s Omelette Chef

Serena Runyan November 26, 2012
Rhonda, famous maker of omelets, has become an iconic figure of the Whitman College community. We decided to sit down with her and learn about the woman behind the breakfast.

Circuit Quiz: What Missionary Are You?

Lachlan Johnson November 26, 2012
Are you a regular Missionary, or a sub-variety from Outer Space? Take our quiz and find out.

Whitman Students Leave Meaningful Impact on Community

November 26, 2012
Whitman students should consider community involvement because it's training for life outside the bubble and because Walla Walla and environs needs your youth, smarts and enthusiasm.

To Sumik!

Shelly Le November 25, 2012
My week in Sumik Village, located in East Sikkim, researching women's malnutrition.

New Delhi Newb

Helen Angell November 22, 2012

I arrived in Delhi two weeks ago, where I will be staying until December 1st. After two months studying sustainable development and social change in India together, the 18 of us at SIT have been kicked...

Conflict

Nick Davies November 21, 2012

As many have you heard, or probably haven't as from what I can tell from Western media, but things around here have heated up here. There are actually two points I would like to update you on - but first...

Partying Hard in a Caftan

Partying Hard in a Caftan

Leah Siegel November 18, 2012

My dear readers, I apologize for the long absence.  I can only blame a combination of things, including a busy schedule full of research, moving, traveling, and laziness.  But here it is: the long...

The People You Meet

clairejohnson November 18, 2012

So I am supposed to be working on my International Relations research presentation right now (lots of virtual thanks going out to Joan Nyland, Carrie Housley, Matthew Vanneli, and Bruce Magnusson right...

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