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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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What’s in a Name?

Quin Nelson November 11, 2013
A couple weeks ago, Whitman hosted a concert for the bands Kitten and Shy Girls. Shy Girls turned out to be a bunch of men, while Kitten played alternative rock that certainly did not make anyone think of a cuddly feline. However, both names somewhat fit the bands; Shy Girls played a kind of seductive, thoughtful R&B that would probably woo many a shy girl, while Kitten looked like a group of hipsters who probably love looking at kitten memes online. The manner in which their names complement their music changes one’s perception of the music. Here are a list of some other great names of artists and groups, both in how cool the name is by itself and how it relates to the actual music:
Whitman Celebrates Diwali

Whitman Celebrates Diwali

Caitlin Bergman November 7, 2013
This past Sunday, Nov. 3, the South Asian Student Association put on the Diwali Celebration; an afternoon filled with great food, traditional dress, live Indian musical performances, and a great time had by all.
Rally Against Racism, Cyberbullying Draws Attention from Board of Trustees

Rally Against Racism, Cyberbullying Draws Attention from Board of Trustees

Quin Nelson November 7, 2013
Protesters gathered at Memorial Hall Thursday afternoon to take part in the Rally Against Racism and Cyberbullying put on by members of Feminists Advocating for Change and Empowerment (FACE) and the Black Students Union (BSU).
Converging Histories Festival to Bring Past into Focus

Converging Histories Festival to Bring Past into Focus

Serena Runyan November 7, 2013
Find out more about the Kirkman House Museum and their upcoming Festival of Converging Histories, an event that celebrates the Victorian past of Walla Walla.
Nothing Blue about Blues Therapy Show

Nothing Blue about Blues Therapy Show

Adam Heymann November 7, 2013
Every Sunday night from 7 - 9 p.m. the dynamic duo of Ray “Bigdaddy” Hansen and Armand “The Doctor” Parada make KWCW the blusiest of radio stations. The Pioneer hangs out with them during one of their shows.
Swim Team Season Preview

Swim Team Season Preview

Cole Anderson November 7, 2013
The swim team is looking to continue their record-breaking pace this season with an infusion of young talent to complement the accomplished returners.
Tutoring Program Links Whitman, Walla Walla Students

Tutoring Program Links Whitman, Walla Walla Students

Lorah Steichen November 7, 2013
The America Reads America Counts program employs 30 Whitman students to work toward enhancing reading and math skills in classrooms throughout Walla Walla. While the nature of work varies, ARAC interns work primarily with students in small groups or one-on-one settings.
Project Connects Students with Local Francophone History

Project Connects Students with Local Francophone History

Karah Kemmerly November 7, 2013
Four French majors worked with the Whitman archivist to catalog letters from local Frenchtown settlers.

Stand Up for Justice, Sit Down When Tired!

Rosemary Hanson November 7, 2013
While the rest of the Backpage writers are on strike, I’ve decided to conduct a one-woman sit-in to present the administration with the visible face of our struggle. I will not leave the Pio office — even to go to class — until this travesty of unequal pay is remedied.
Mease Not Mooses: No-Shave November

Mease Not Mooses: No-Shave November

Luke Hampton November 7, 2013

Cartoon by Asa Mease

Punk Rocks Message in Myanmar

Punk Rock’s Message in Myanmar

Kyle Seasly November 7, 2013
In George Orwell's essay/short story "Shooting an Elephant," where he was stationed in Burma (now Myanmar), he remarked of the Buddhist priests: "I thought that the greatest joy in the world would be to drive a bayonet into a Buddhist priest's guts." It seems that certain punk rockers in Myanmar share a similar sentiment today.
Womens Basketball Season Preview

Women’s Basketball Season Preview

Kelsey Peck November 7, 2013
After getting to the Elite Eight last season, the Whitman women's basketball team are hungry for more success this season.
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