Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Alumni Find Exciting Work Opportunities Abroad

Alumni Find Exciting Work Opportunities Abroad

Serena Runyan November 14, 2013
Discover more about several Whitman alumni's experiences living abroad.
Thor Rescues Woman Who Should Save Herself

Thor Rescues Woman Who Should Save Herself

Nathan Fisher November 14, 2013
Thor 2 is the classic "man" movie: superheroes, super powers, super hair. But what's not so super? Saving a woman who could obviously save herself.
Ellis Anchors Lacrosse Team With Steady Presence

Ellis Anchors Lacrosse Team With Steady Presence

Mitchell Smith November 14, 2013
Dan Ellis does not contribute to the highlight reel for the lacrosse team, but he is an irreplaceable leader on and off the field.
You Play How You Eat: Athletes, Dietary Restrictions

You Play How You Eat: Athletes, Dietary Restrictions

Marah Alindogan November 14, 2013
For some varsity athletes at Whitman, dietary restrictions make nutrition especially important.
Students Just Want Snacks!

Students Just Want Snacks!

Rosemary Hanson November 14, 2013
Students just won't shut up about all the snacks they're having... or lack thereof.
Alaska Airs Flight Cutoff Time Shortened

Alaska Air’s Flight Cutoff Time Shortened

Sam Grainger-Shuba November 14, 2013
Horizon/Alaska Air of the Walla Walla airport changed its cutoff time for checking into a flight from 30 minutes to 40 minutes, specifically targeting passengers without checked baggage. It prompted Brian Dohe to send a notice to campus in hopes of avoiding frustration in the impending holiday season.

Whitman Dance Clubs Ignite Dance Fever

Emma Dahl November 14, 2013

Whitman College is full of students with a wide variety of passions and interests. Just by looking at the number of extra-curricular activities and student-run clubs, one can see a reflection of students'...

Anonymity Trumps Need for Censorship

Anonymity Trumps Need for Censorship

Bill Landefeld November 14, 2013
Have you ever had a question that you didn't feel comfortable asking anybody? Well, I know that myself and many other Whitman students have. Luckily at Whitman, there is such a place that you can do this, and it is on a website called Whitman Encounters. However, this outlet to freely speak your mind might not be around for much longer.

More Support Needed for Troubled NFL Players

Dylan Snyder November 14, 2013
Players in the NFL have often had substance-abuse problems, and this season is no different with both Aldon Smith and Justin Blackmon having to step away from their teams to receive help. The NFL needs to do more to help these players.

International Community Should Support Wind Power

Dani Hupper November 14, 2013
The merits of today’s energy sources are all relative. As there is no completely pollutant-free way to harness energy, we are forced to pick the lesser of many evils. And with a few practical technological advancements, wind power could put us on the track to a future in renewable energy.

Whitman’s Model United Nations Club Wins Big

River Sterne November 14, 2013
Despite it's small size, Whitman's Model United Nations club has won national recognition recently. Three members attended the National Model United Nations conference and won two substantial awards: Delegate’s Choice Award and Outstanding Delegation.
Snackspose

Snackspose

Melina Hughes November 14, 2013
Should I eat a snack? In short, the answer is yes.
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