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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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Greenhouse gas audit demonstrates Whitman still green, but open to improvement

Rachel Alexander May 5, 2011
Greenhouse gas emissions are up at Whitman, according to the third annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Audit, though more thorough calculations may explain the difference.

Numbers in the News

Rachel Alexander May 5, 2011
Numbers in the News is a weekly feature highlighting numbers and statistics of interest to college students.
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Whitman recruitment balances sports, school

Rachel Alexander May 5, 2011
How much should athletic ability matter for college admission? For NCAA Division I schools, prospective athletes are often considered even if they fall outside of normal admissions criteria, and schools can offer athletic scholarships to get players to come to their school. For Division III schools like Whitman, the story is a little different.
Dan Savage during his interview with Whitman Pioneers News Co-Editor, Rachel Alexander.  Photo Credit: Marie von Hafften

It Gets Better Project raises awareness, draws critiques

Rachel Alexander April 28, 2011
Queer kids growing up in the United States right now are living through “the best of times and the worst of times" according to visiting speaker Dan Savage. Although same-sex couples are gaining rights and awareness across the nation, many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) individuals still face discrimination and lack the same rights as their straight counterparts.
Dan Savage, author of the Savage Love advice column and founder of the It Gets Better Project, captured the packed audience with wit and knowledge during his Q&A session organized by WEB.  Photo Credit: Marie von Hafften

Dan Savage addresses complexities of college dating

Rachel Alexander April 28, 2011

Savage Love advice columnist Dan Savage spoke to a packed auditorium of Whitman students on Wednesday, April 27. Savage answered questions about a variety of sex and relationship issues, from dating as...

Numbers in the News

Rachel Alexander April 28, 2011
Numbers in the News is a weekly feature highlighting numbers and statistic of interest to college students.
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Community solar moves forward, Whitman’s role uncertain

Rachel Alexander April 21, 2011
If you've ever wanted to make money, save the planet or provide Whitman students with more scholarships, Fred Liebrand has a project for you. The Walla Walla University professor has been developing a community solar project which would take advantage of generous state and federal tax incentives to install solar panels around Walla Walla, allowing local colleges to reap the benefits.

Numbers in the News

Rachel Alexander April 21, 2011
Numbers in the News is a weekly feature highlighting numbers and statistics that are of interest to college students.
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What democracy looks like: two versions of political protest in Walla Walla

Rachel Alexander April 21, 2011

What's wrong with the United States government? For members of the Walla Walla Tea Party Patriots, it's out of control government spending. The group held a tax day rally on Friday, April 15 to advocate...

Numbers in the News

Rachel Alexander April 14, 2011
Numbers in the News is a weekly feature highlighting numbers and statistics that are of interest to college students.
The storefront window of Thundering Hooves announces its closure (at least for the foreseeable future).  Photo Credit: Brandon Fennell

Thundering Hooves closure leaves uncertain future for sustainable meat

Rachel Alexander April 7, 2011
With a familiar, local source of grass-fed meat gone from Walla Walla, many would-be conscious meat eaters are finding that they no longer know who their farmer is.

Numbers in the News

Rachel Alexander March 31, 2011

9.0 Magnitude of the Japanese earthquake on the Richter scale 11,000 Current death toll (approximate) 20,000 Probable final death toll, as estimated by the Japanese government 244,339 Number of...

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