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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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...

Lecturer Promotes Killing Trees to Save Rivers

Serena Runyan November 15, 2012

This Wednesday, O'donnell Visiting Educator Jamie Workman presented a lecture by the intriguing title of "Save the River, Kill the Trees." In his talk, he explained why the overabundance of trees in the...

Hurricane Sandy Shakes Things Up for East Coast Whitties

Hurricane Sandy Shakes Things Up for East Coast Whitties

Emily Lin-Jones November 15, 2012
Hurricane Sandy interrupted everyday life for many people, including Whitman students, when the storm tore through the eastern United States two weeks ago.

Piano Professor’s Departure Upsets Music Students

Sarah Cornett November 15, 2012
In the past three years, the Whitman music department has undergone monumental shifts in its faculty, both tenure-track and temporary. After a recent decision to not rehire highly esteemed piano specialist Melissa Loehnig, some music students are questioning the policies of the administration and the nature of the tenure track at Whitman.
Skyfall Restores James Bond to Former Glory

‘Skyfall’ Restores James Bond to Former Glory

Nathan Fisher November 15, 2012
Were you turned off of James Bond after the disappointing "Quantum of Solace"? Nathan Fisher recommends the series' latest installment, "Skyfall."
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