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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Different Options Exist for Black Friday

Different Options Exist for Black Friday

Andy Monserud December 5, 2013
Welcome back, folks. I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend, because I’m here to question your decisions. Not all the turkey you devoured, not the fights you enjoyed with your extended family and not even the shenanigans you got up to with your friends at home. Nope, I’m here to talk about retail’s favorite day of the year: Black Friday.
Voices of the Community: Issue 12

Voices of the Community: Issue 12

Rachael Barton December 5, 2013

How do you celebrate the holidays? Videographer Rachael Barton polls the community on how the celebrate the holidays.

Professor of Geology Pat Spencer Appointed Interim Provost and Dean of Faculty

Sarah Cornett December 4, 2013
Professor of Geology Pat Spencer has been appointed interim Dean of Faculty and Provost. The announcement was made to the faculty last Monday, following current Dean of Faculty and Provost Timothy Kaufman-Osborn's decision to resign at the end of the year.

UW’s Sark to USC

Riley Foreman December 3, 2013

UW's euphoria resulting from their recent Apple Cup victory took a marked blow Monday morning as rumors of Coach Steve Sarkisian's departure to USC began to circulate. A few hours later the Trojans confirmed...

This Is a Headline (Get It?)

Elena Aragon December 2, 2013
Oh woops, it's article time again... can I go home yet?

Timothy Kaufman-Osborn to Step Down as Dean of Faculty and Provost

Sam Grainger-Shuba November 25, 2013
Dean of Faculty and Provost Timothy Kaufman-Osborn will be stepping down at the end of the academic year. The college is currently looking for an interim from within the faculty to replace him, though he plans on coming back to the college in some capacity after taking some time off.
Ice Chalet Provides Skating Outpost For Community

Ice Chalet Provides Skating Outpost For Community

Mitchell Smith November 21, 2013
The Ice Chalet, established in 1965, is the only ice rink within a 40-mile radius of Walla Walla and serves the needs of the entire ice-skating community in the city, offering skating sessions, a hockey school, and figure skating sessions.
Olive Showcases Community

Olive Showcases Community

James Kennedy November 21, 2013
Downtown restaurant, Olive Cafe is a go-to place for food. But did you know that they also showcased art? Owner and art director Tabitha Crenshaw sat down with The Pioneer to discuss why art is an important part of their business.
Student Volunteers Aim to Create Community at STEP Shelter

Student Volunteers Aim to Create Community at STEP Shelter

Isabel Mills November 21, 2013
Learn more about Whitman students who volunteer at the STEP women's shelter, an organization that offers local homeless women and children a place to sleep.
Cross Country Finishes Strong at Regionals

Cross Country Finishes Strong at Regionals

Marah Alindogan November 21, 2013
The cross country team found great success last Saturday as they culminated their season at the Division III West Regional meet.
Artists Politics Dont Define Their Own Work

Artists’ Politics Don’t Define Their Own Work

Andy Monserud November 21, 2013
A couple of weeks ago, I watched a film that I have wanted to see for a long time. Ever since I read "Ender’s Game" for the first time in 2005, I always wished for a film version. Blissfully engrossed in a 10-year-old’s fantasy, I sat through the movie without a care in the world.
Photo by Rachael Barton

Junior Principle Player Exudes Passion for Violin

Emma Dahl November 21, 2013
When junior Ryan Jacobsen arrived on Whitman Campus he thought he was going to be a doctor. Music stayed in the forefront of his mind, however, and now he a declared music major, Jacobsen is taking off in the Music Department.
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