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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Kicking Gluten

Adam Brayton January 31, 2013

The gluten-free lifestyle is becoming more and more pronounced in American culture. No longer simply a diet for people with Celiac disease, how is gluten-free breaking through to mainstream food culture...

Political Cartoon by Asa Mease

Political Cartoon

Julie Peterson January 31, 2013

Jan. 30 Production Night Liveblog

Libby Arnosti January 30, 2013

6:29 p.m. I (Managing Editor Libby Arnosti) walk into the newsroom to find Rachel sitting on the table, many productive people working around her, and an opened box of Cheez-its. This last makes me happiest. 6:32...

Footnote: Choosing Lube

Footnote: Choosing Lube

Spencer Wharton January 30, 2013
When I interviewed Cynthia Fine, Community Health Educator at Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho, a few months ago about painful sex, we had a great, in-depth conversation about not only pain during intercourse, but sexually transmitted infections; the importance of creating a positive, supportive atmosphere if you're having sex; good communication; and a whole raft of other topics. I had a lot to say and only a little bit of space to say it in, and inevitably, I left something important out. I want to fix that by saying a few words about choosing a good lubricant.

Joe Flacco’s Quest to be Elite

Dylan Snyder January 30, 2013

There is something to be said about the judgment of quarterbacks in the National Football League.  When asking fans, players, or anyone with an opinion of the subject of who is the best quarterback in...

Welcome to American Sports

Tristan Gavin January 30, 2013

It seems fitting that my first post would come as the sports world slowly rises after its hangover from what might have been the most culturally shocking start to a year in about 2,013 years. The biggest...

Over 70 students expressed support for divestment from fossil fuels today by gathering at Memorial Building.  Photos by Marie von Hafften.

Students, faculty gather to urge divestment from fossil fuels

Rachel Alexander January 29, 2013

Approximately 70 Whitman students and faculty gathered on the steps of Memorial earlier this evening to ask Whitman to divest from fossil fuels. "Our thought is that by divesting from these companies...

Pot Talk Clarifies New Initiative, Highlights Uncertainty Surrounding Reform

‘Pot Talk’ Clarifies New Initiative, Highlights Uncertainty Surrounding Reform

Dylan Tull January 28, 2013
Walla Walla City Attorney Tim Donaldson and Police Sergeant Chris Buttice gave a talk on Monday, Jan. 28 to clarify details and questions regarding Initiative 502.

Airport Apocalypse

Lindsey Holdren January 28, 2013

Journal Entry - Day 3 stranded in the Canadian airport bubble Life energy meter: down 18% Personal hygiene status: showered (success!), same clothes worn for three days (fail) I've begun learning...

Week in Review: January 28, 2013

Rachel Alexander January 27, 2013

Welcome to our first edition of the Week in Review! Each week, the news staff of The Pioneer brings you a list of the top national and international stories from the past week. If you want to know what...

International Mo. B and Warm Gun.  Photos by Skye Vander Laan.

International Mo B. and Warm Gun end MLK Week with a bang

Quin Nelson January 27, 2013
Pio reporter, Quin Nelson recaps International Mo.B's captivating rap performance at Reid Campus Center on Friday night, Jan. 26.

What Would Have Happened

Lindsey Holdren January 26, 2013

The itinerary for today included a trip to the Coromandel peninsula and a stop by New Zealand's Hot Water Beach. Sitting in a Canadian airport, I've had plenty of time to look at pictures and imagine myself...

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