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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Extra Costs Leave ASWC Budget Tighter for Clubs

Extra Costs Leave ASWC Budget Tighter for Clubs

Shelly Le April 4, 2013
ASWC allocated a portion of the funds set aside in the preliminary budget to clubs who attended the appeals meeting on Wednesday, April 3.
Yearbook Remains Unfunded After First Budget Appeal

Yearbook Remains Unfunded After First Budget Appeal

Shelly Le April 4, 2013
After debate last Sun. March 31 at the ASWC Senate meeting regarding the fate of Waiilatpu, Whitman's yearbook, ASWC Finance Committee has agreed to keep the yearbook running for another year by amending the organization's budget.
Athlete Ally Founder Hudson Taylor Comes to Campus

Athlete Ally Founder Hudson Taylor Comes to Campus

Libby Arnosti April 4, 2013
For the first eighteen years of his life, wrestler Hudson Taylor didn’t think he knew anybody who was gay. But since graduating from the University of Maryland in 2010, he has spent much of his time standing in front of college athletes around the country discussing the importance of recognizing and supporting their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender peers.

Letter to the Editor

April 3, 2013

To the Editor, "For the last three years," the recent ASWC press release on international travel reads, "there has been a ban on college funding going to any international travel." That statement is...

Landscape specialist Jeff Jensen does balloon art.

Staff Art Adds Color to Penrose

Caitlin Bergman April 3, 2013

Balloon bouquets, knitted fruit and homemade Renaissance dresses were among the surprises that met students in the lobby of Penrose Library after spring break. "Art Outside the Box" showcased 45 works...

UWC Alumni Head to Second West Coast Conference

Emily Lin-Jones April 3, 2013
Several alumni of the United World Colleges are participating in conference at the College of Idaho from April 5 until April 7.

Visualizing the ASWC budget

Rachel Alexander April 2, 2013

Since ASWC released a preliminary budget on Sunday, there has been a lot of discussion on campus about the budgeting process. Many readers have commented on the information we've provided detailing cuts...

Notes on the Pio’s budgeting process

Rachel Alexander April 1, 2013

In response to student concerns about ASWC's preliminary budget for the 2013-14 school year, and specifically about the amount of funding given to The Pioneer, I would like to clarify several things about...

Photos by cade beck.

ASWC Debates Fate of Waiilatpu

Sarah Cornett April 1, 2013
After being given two percent of its ASWC funding request, Waiilatpu, Whitman's yearbook organization, struggled to fight for itself at ASWC Senate meeting last Sunday night, March 31.
Kayvon at the ASWC Senate meeting on March 31.  Photos by cade beck.

College Lifts Ban on Unaccompanied International Travel

Sarah Cornett April 1, 2013
After a three-year ban, students next year will be able to travel internationally with the support of the college.
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