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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Parents make waves

Adam Brayton October 18, 2012

As our folks pour into campus, we take a look at the role of of parents and parenthood on campus.

Being an Alum in Walla Walla

Adam Brayton October 11, 2012

For many Whitman graduates, Walla Walla goes from being their second home to their fixed residence. What reels alumni back to this city and keeps them here?

Post-midnight Penrose perspectives

Adam Brayton October 4, 2012
A late-night study of nocturnal students in our very own library.

Night Hawks

Adam Brayton October 4, 2012
Whitman College is a campus that never sleeps, with many facilities and services open well into the night if not 24/7. Whether by choice or by vocation, people across campus operate on a nocturnal basis.

Walla Walla Raps

Adam Brayton September 27, 2012

At first glance, hip hop culture may seem underrepresented at Whitman and in Walla Walla. However, new opportunities and personal stories prove just the contrary: hip hop is everywhere.

Private High School vs. Public High School

Adam Brayton September 20, 2012

Whitman features students of all sorts of backgrounds, but one that often goes overlooked is one's educational background. There are those who went to public school and those that went to private school--but...

Working Out!

Adam Brayton September 13, 2012

Wondering what all these new fitness studios that have popped up over the summer are all about? Are Whitman students willing to pay money to join up? This week's feature section gives you a closer look.

Fair connects Whitman, community

Adam Brayton September 6, 2012
When people pour in from out of town, parking becomes impossible, and cowboy look-alikes become commonplace, it all points to one thing. The Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days is back for yet another year.

At the Fair!

Adam Brayton September 6, 2012

The fair was in the air this Labor Day weekend, and also at the fairgrounds.  See how Whitman students experienced the annual Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days.

Letter from the Puzzle Slut

Adam Brayton November 10, 2011
Adam tired.

Letter from the Puzzle Slut

Adam Brayton November 3, 2011
He just don't care, he just don't care, he just don't...
Illustration: MaryAnne Bowen

Halloween alternatives

Adam Brayton October 27, 2011

Is Halloween just a complete drag for you? Do you just want to punt every little five-year-old you see wearing some dumb costume he or she bought at Wal-Mart? Do you want to incinerate all sorts of candies...

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