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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

CFL distribution promotes climate change in baby steps

Rose Woodbury April 1, 2010

"Personally, the idea of doing something concrete and with my own hands that is both beneficial to local families and the earth was a lot more fulfilling than discussing ways to convince politicians to...

Credit: Alden

Blind dating service attracts dozens of Whitman singles

Rose Woodbury March 11, 2010
Co-founders Erickson and juniors Heather Nichols-Haining and Spring Lonneker were reticent at first to start a free matchmaking service for Whitman students, but were pleasantly surprised when dozens of students signed up and were able to go on first dates this past weekend.

New peer speaking coaches seem helpful for WUC presenters

Rose Woodbury March 4, 2010

Presenters to the Whitman Undergraduate Conference will be more than prepared this year as they are mentored by writing fellows provided by the Written and Oral Communication Initiative, a new program...

Secession gains ASWC club recognition

Rose Woodbury February 25, 2010
The Secession, Whitman's student-founded, say-anything magazine, received formal club recognition from ASWC at its Sunday, Feb. 7, senate meeting.

Mentees enthusiastic to unite with mentors for Mentees to Campus Day carnival

Rose Woodbury February 18, 2010
The Center for Community Services' annual Mentees to Campus Day brings together Whitman mentors and their mentees for an afternoon of fun activities. The young mentees look forward to the carnival so much they have been known to lie about illnesses in order to attend.
Photo Credit : Gold

When it comes to dating, gender imbalance accepted

Rose Woodbury February 18, 2010
Whitman students discuss the prospects of dating with the gender ratio balanced in favor of women.
Credit: E. Johnson

Celebrations of the Lunar New Year on campus

Rose Woodbury February 11, 2010
Student clubs prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Photo Credit: Bowman

Budget cuts lead to truncated BFFC hours, frustrated students

Rose Woodbury February 4, 2010
Students are divided over the Baker Ferguson Fitness Center's new weekend hours. The center will now close earlier on Saturdays and open later on Sundays.
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