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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Spotify Versus iTunes

Spotify Versus iTunes

Adam Heymann September 16, 2013
In the past year, Spotify has changed the face of music. But before that, iTunes reigned supreme. So who will be remembered? Or is there a place in history for both?
Alumna Connects Whitties to Roman Archaeology Opportunity

Alumna Connects Whitties to Roman Archaeology Opportunity

Marie von Hafften September 15, 2013
A Romanian archeological goldmine has been the source of summer opportunities for multiple Whitman students. Recent alumna Emily Hanscam, assistant site director, has created a bridge between curious students and the site.
Faculty Continue to Tinker With Encounters: Transformations Syllabus

Faculty Continue to Tinker With Encounters: Transformations Syllabus

Lachlan Johnson September 15, 2013
The Encounters class syllabus changes frequently from year to year, depending on the whims of the professors. However, students have no direct input on the changes. This year, a few texts have been swapped out for different ones.

Women’s Soccer Continues Undefeated Streak

Kyle Howe September 14, 2013
The Whitman women's soccer team put forth a strong effort against Whitworth University Friday evening at the Whitman Soccer Complex, defeating the Pirates 2-0 in front of a large and enthusiastic home crowd.
Presenting the Fall 2013 Pioneer Editors and Managers!

Presenting the Fall 2013 Pioneer Editors and Managers!

Shelly Le September 13, 2013
This afternoon was our first editors critique meeting and I can't honestly say how proud and honored I am to work with such dynamic, fun, dedicated, and good-looking (If I do say so myself!) individuals. Our majors span from BBMB to Economics, to German Studies and our non-Pio interests include soccer, watching Jeopardy!, and coffee making. We don't get a whole lot of sleep, we eat way too much pizza on production night and some of us (err, I mean Sean) have terrible taste in music. Anyway, I'm rambling. Our first print issue hit stands this week, but this is our formal hello. Hello!

Outside the Bubble: A Look at Summer Internships

Karah Kemmerly September 12, 2013
Whitman students have a variety of opportunities to choose from while making plans for the summer. This week, The Pio takes a look at the costs and benefits of summer internships across the country.
Chastity Belt Rocks Out with New Album No Regerts

Chastity Belt Rocks Out with New Album ‘No Regerts’

Emma Dahl September 12, 2013
All-girl band and former Whitman house party staple Chasity Belt chats about their first post-Whitman LP, No Regerts.
Letter from the Editor for Jamie Soukup Reid

Letter from the Editor for Jamie Soukup Reid

Shelly Le September 12, 2013
Editor in Chief Shelly Le addresses the loss of one beloved Pio community member, Jamie Soukup Reid.
Orientating Post-Orientation

Orientating Post-Orientation

Evelyn Levine September 12, 2013
I didn't want to be at Whitman when I first arrived. Was I ready for college? Wasn’t I a city girl? What was this place called Walla Walla, Wash., and why was there so much alliteration?

Debate Team Moves Forward Under New Director

Shelly Le September 12, 2013
As the school year begins and Whitman’s nationally renowned debate team prepares for their upcoming fall tournaments, all signs point toward another another successful year for the debate team. However, recent decisions regarding the team have left some debaters unhappy.
Brian Choe Steps Down as Vice President

Brian Choe Steps Down as Vice President

Dylan Tull September 12, 2013
Senior Brian Choe stepped down from his ASWC vice president position at the end of last year, creating a vacancy on the ASWC Executive Council that needed to be filled before the school year started. In a typical situation like this, the position would go to the runner-up in the elections held last April, but Choe’s case presented a unique problem because he ran unopposed.

Internships Provide Professional Avenues for Students’ Environmental Passions

Serena Runyan September 12, 2013
Three Whitties explore their environmental passions and interests at summer internships.
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