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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Interns Learn to Budget in Small and Large Cities

Interns Learn to Budget in Small and Large Cities

Talia Rudee September 12, 2013
Interns living in both small and large cities share their experiences living off of the Whitman Internship Grant.
Whitman Branches Out To Tree-Based Energy Source on Campus

Whitman Branches Out To Tree-Based Energy Source on Campus

Molly Johanson September 12, 2013
Instead of a triumphant ribbon-cutting ceremony catered with little cakes by Bon Appétit, the unveiling of Whitman’s expanded green energy system, Whitvironmenttm, was conducted through a simple trial run to an excited audience of dozens this Monday. Jorge Watercrossing, Whitman’s president, demonstrated to the crowd the triumphant charging noise of his iPhone as he plugged it in to one of the trees between Olin Hall and the Science Building.

‘In Utero’ 20 Years Later

Kyle Seasly September 12, 2013
Kurt Cobain, for various reasons, will forever remain somewhat mysterious. He was a killer songwriter, yet admitted blatantly to ripping off the Pixies in a Rolling Stone interview.
Kinney back for second season

Kinney back for second season

Cole Anderson September 12, 2013
Whitman baseball head coach Sean Kinney and his coaching staff, along with all their players, met last week to establish goals for the season. Some were personal, but most were team oriented, topped by the encmpassing goal of winning the Northwest Conference.
A Whirlwind Tour of 14 Weeks of Movies

A Whirlwind Tour of 14 Weeks of Movies

Nathan Fisher September 12, 2013
Read about movie reviewer Nathan Fisher's whirlwind summer adventure including music, movies, and a male stripper turned crime fighter.
Illustration by MaryAnne Bowen

Whitman Rushes Pledge Process

Tristan Gavin September 12, 2013

If you ask anyone about his or her Greek organization on campus, most will make the classic, defensive claim that Whitman Greek life is different. And it is –– or so I believe. But if the fraternities...

IHC Block Party Brings Fun to First Weekend of School Year

IHC Block Party Brings Fun to First Weekend of School Year

Halley McCormick September 12, 2013

On the afternoon of Sept. 7, 2013, the Interest House Community came together to host the annual IHC Block Party. Boyer Avenue was blocked off and crowded with countless activities, crafts, food and performances....

Photo by Devika Doowa

High hopes for Lady Sweets after Nationals

Kyle Howe September 12, 2013
During the beginning of the summer the Whitman Lady Sweets Ultimate Frisbee team was hard at work at the Division One College Championships, the first national tournament for the team, where they were establishing themselves as a powerhouse Ultimate team.
Arcade-ia: From dream to reality

Arcade-ia: From dream to reality

Sean McNulty September 12, 2013
Andrew and Laurie Largent opened Arcade-ia on Main St. last April. Find out how they made their business a success.
Photo contributed by Brennan Johnson

Tennis Court Remodels Near Completion Despite Delay

Hannah Bartman September 12, 2013
Despite a week long delay due to rain, the tennis court remodels are looking better than expected and hold a promising future for the Whitman Tennis team.
Coming Together Across the Pond

Coming Together Across the Pond

Quin Nelson September 12, 2013
With our season having just begun, we now face another uphill journey through the Northwest Conference. As a team with little past success, we have high hopes without much history to build on. But we have the privilege of creating our own history, and with this great trip under our belts, we plan on doing just that.
The Actual Whitman College Campus Map

The Actual Whitman College Campus Map

Elena Aragon September 12, 2013
What you really need to know about campus.
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