Whitman cannot always accommodate every student's particular academic interests; some students are very passionate about a field of study that Whitman does not offer as a major. A fraction of these students decide to pursue their passion by creating their own major. The process, however, often proves arduous.
Recycling programs and facilities are a bragging right of the Whitman community. However, they depend on student participation, which often is less-than-perfect.
It's your average Friday night at Whitman College. Classes are done and the last-minute paper you chose to start at 3 a.m. is turned in. In the words of the brilliant lyricist Rebecca Black, many Whitman students are “partyin', partyin', yeah" whether or not they legitimately have the time to do so in their filled-to-the-max, Google-cal'd-out schedules. Alcohol is, for some, an important aspect of the exploratory college years.
This article was co-authored by Maren Schiffer.
Sole ASWC presidential candidate Matt Dittrich has a lot in common with his predecessors: he's male, belongs to a college fraternity and has been involved...
Spring is finally arriving in Walla Walla, announced by sunbathing on Ankeny and the return of Katy Perry music on the outdoor tennis courts. Whether spring means the beginnings of some relationships...
The culture and interactions of the Washington State Penitentiary inmates, academic programs for inmates initiated by Whitman professors and the effects of the Penitentiary on the community.
Many people often assume that spirituality and higher education are mutually exclusive concepts—that being educated somehow inherently means that it is impossible to be spiritual. Yet Whitman College, a school of self-proclaimed academic excellence, is also home to numerous religious groups and is considered a formative place of spiritual understanding by many.
Boys are "supposed to" play with toy trucks, wrestle, never cry, get a high-paying job and marry a beautiful woman. Girls are "supposed to" have boyfriends, be emotional, marry a handsome man and cook...
In front of a sign that reads “Take One Piece of Fruit and One Dessert Only" in Jewett dining hall, a student piles fruit into his backpack, looks up to see no one is watching and grabs a few cookies before heading out the door. This isn't breaking news--it's just one of many instances of minor food theft that occur daily at Whitman.
Valentine's Day has long been heralded as the “day of love", especially with regards to couples. People often spend tons of money on their significant other on this holiday and go on romantic dates. At Whitman, many truly enjoy it. However, for both people in relationships and out, there is some cynicism surrounding the holiday's traditional practices as well as criticism of its social constructions.
Few elements of Whitman culture have garnered as much speculation as the humble Whitman duck. As ubiquitous to campus as jaywalking and flannel, the ducks have attained a mythology of their own.
Every year, the 'official' beer mile takes place off campus, a few days before its Ankeny counterpart. Although the official event includes less nudity, the beer chugging—and athletic competition—remain surprisingly intense.
