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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Student Engagement Center Offers International Internship Grants

Student Engagement Center Offers International Internship Grants

Daniel Kim April 17, 2014
For the first time at Whitman College, the Student Engagement Center has distributed six internship grants to Whitman students pursuing internships abroad this upcoming summer.
Infographic by Julie Peterson

Pre-professional Majors, Liberal Arts Model in Conflict

Drew Edmonds April 17, 2014
In recent years, faculty and students have discussed the pros and cons of entering college with a specific major and career plan already in mind.
Sin-counters Revolution Begins

Sin-counters Revolution Begins

Tara McCulloch April 17, 2014

The ever so clever 2014 first-year class has come up with a new way to get through Encounters: drinking. The mastermind behind the trend, Sandy Caine, described how it came into fruition. "I...

Illustration by Julie Peterson.

Whitman Updates Advertising Strategy with Social Media

Josephine Adamski April 17, 2014
Whitman is increasing its presence in the fast-paced social media world. Whitman is integrating social media into its advertising strategies in order to help Whitman reach a larger audience of prospective students, current students and alumni.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to Speak at Commencement

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to Speak at Commencement

Andy Monserud April 17, 2014
Last week the Communications Office announced that Sally Jewell has been selected as this year’s commencement speaker. Jewell, United States Secretary of the Interior and former CEO of R.E.I., will address commencement attendees on May 25th.

Students Divest, Assets Revealed

Rosemary Hanson April 17, 2014

The Whitman Divestment Committee would like to inform the student body that it has no connection with the newly-founded Whitman Divestment Society, which was responsible for last week's "parade." They...

Majors and Careers

Emily Lin-Jones April 17, 2014

Why do students choose their majors? This week, we talk to students who planned their own majors and students who entered Whitman with a career plan and major already in mind.

Issue 10: Voices of the Community

Issue 10: Voices of the Community

Tanner Bowersox April 16, 2014

What is something interesting that you have learned today? Videographer Tanner Bowersox polls the community on what they learned today.

Why are there fewer senior senators this semester?

Abby Seethoff April 16, 2014

After Nilce Alvarez '14 resigned from her position as senior senator at the beginning of the semester, the Oversight Committee worked hard to try to fill the vacancy but ended up leaving it open.  Oversight...

The three weekend travelers! (Alex, me, Margot)

Qingming Festival

Rachel Palfini April 16, 2014

Last week I had midterms, which is why I have not posted in awhile. A lot has happened in the past few weeks though (besides midterms), so I'll fill you in on one of the more exciting activities. April...

Tim Reed on the Presidential Search and College Budget

Abby Seethoff April 15, 2014
Please enjoy this excerpt from an e-mail ASWC President Tim Reed sent to members of senate over spring break.

Being a Woman in Politics

Hillary Smith April 15, 2014
Discussing how women in politics are still having to fight traditional gender roles.
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