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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Whitman Wire

Lessons of Obamas Presidency Should Not Be Saved for Farewell Address

Lessons of Obama’s Presidency Should Not Be Saved for Farewell Address

Kyle Seasly February 20, 2014
When George Orwell first arrived in Barcelona in 1936, as described in "Homage to Catalonia," he believed he had witnessed a legitimate and profound social revolution. “Every shop and café had an inscription saying that it had been collectivized … Waiters and shop-walkers looked you in the face and treated you as an equal. Servile and even ceremonial forms of speech had temporarily disappeared. Nobody said 'Señor' or 'Don' or even 'Usted;' everyone called everyone else 'Comrade' and 'Thou,' and said 'Salud!' instead of 'Buenos días,'” he said. The social revolution, however, collapsed months later and the people of Barcelona returned to their old ways. The opportunity, Orwell insisted, was missed because the government of Spain insisted on moderation rather than pushing revolution.

Keep Whitman Divestment Buzz Alive

Sam Chapman February 20, 2014
For those of you who don’t know, the situation for Whitman College’s fossil fuel divestment campaign has taken a sharp turn. Until now, the members of the 350 council have focused on changing the minds on the Board of Trustees, who just released a statement some might think puts the issue to bed.
Divest Whitman Moves in New Direction

Divest Whitman Moves in New Direction

Sarah Cornett February 20, 2014
Despite the Board of Trustees stating in a letter released on Feb. 8 that Whitman will not divest from fossil fuel companies, the student group Divest Whitman hasn't lost sight of their goal for the college to divest.

Did Big 12 Let Marcus Smart Off Hook?

Dylan Snyder February 20, 2014
On February 9th against Texas Tech, Marcus Smart crossed one of the last lines in all of sports. He interacted with a heckling fan, more specifically entering the stands and physically engaging him. For his actions he was suspended for only 3 games.

United States Must Reconsider Rhetoric of ”˜Corpse for Corpse’

Andy Monserud February 20, 2014
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Washington governor Jay Inslee announced that he would suspend the death penalty for the duration of his term. Washington will execute none of its nine death row inmates until Inslee leaves office. It’s a good indicator of Inslee’s opinion on the topic and hopefully a predictor of things to come.

Makers of ‘Granito: How to Nail a Dictator’ Lead Documentary Workshop

Josephine Adamski February 20, 2014
"Granito: How to Nail a Dictator" tells the story of how footage from Yates' first documentary, "When the Mountains Tremble", was used in the January, 2012 trial against the military and the Guatemalan government for the Guatemalan genocide.
Obama Comes Out As Dog Person

Obama Comes Out As Dog Person

Tara McCulloch February 20, 2014
Our nation's leader doesn't love cats. What else is he hiding?

Announcements on Local Club Presidents

Rosemary Hanson February 20, 2014
What are they up to?

Mrs. Teed: A Profile

Melina Hughes February 20, 2014
Catching up with the Teeds
Presidents Day Crossword Puzzle

Presidents’ Day Crossword Puzzle

Natalie Berg February 20, 2014

This week's theme is fun facts about U.S. presidents. Across: 4. Loved skinny dipping in the Potomac 7. Very fat, once got stuck in a bathtub 8. Only Roman Catholic president to date 9....

New Whitman Commercials Draw on Filmmaking Students Talents

New Whitman Commercials Draw on Filmmaking Students’ Talents

Emma Dahl February 20, 2014
This upcoming Saturday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. a group of approximately 150 students will gather to help film a new commercial promoting Whitman’s small and personal community.
Power and Privilege Symposium Encourages Difficult Discussions

Power and Privilege Symposium Encourages Difficult Discussions

Helen Angell February 20, 2014
The second annual Power and Privilege Symposium is today, Thursday, February 20th, 2014. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Understanding Identity.” Classes are canceled, and a variety of panels and workshops have been scheduled from 9am until 5pm.
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