Whitman College is named after a colonialist legend. Marcus Whitman – missionary, doctor, ‘pioneer’ – is best known not for his accomplishments in life, but for the circumstances of his death....
In an age of industrialized and globalized agriculture, many of us have grown up disconnected from the production of our food, despite its critical importance in our day-to-day lives. We buy strawberries...
Tinder entered the dating app scene in 2012 as a haven for young people seeking "short term fun" or casual hookups. However, over the course of a decade, people’s views on the app have expanded,...
In her song "First Love/Late Spring," singer-songwriter Mitski declares, “I was so young when I behaved 25, but now I find I’ve grown into a tall child.” To many young adults who grew up with...
Fraternities and sororities are often seen as reinforcing damaging gender stereotypes and toxic masculinity and toxic femininity. However, Greek life can also provide safe and affirming spaces for...
After a few moments of relaxed banter, all of my interviews start the same way:
"Thanks so much for offering to chat with me about this topic. To kick things off, how would you like to...
As much as it pains us to admit it, life is built on uncertainty. We undergo transitions constantly, whether they be into college, a job, a state, a friendship or relationship, seasons or hobby. Life...
Editor's note: We as editorial leadership erroneously removed an aspect of the piece, which we have now corrected.
After Whitman College’s external review of Greek life returned an extensive list...
Recently, I got into an argument with my brother. We both realized that our old tactics — fist fights and verbal banter that went too far — were not how we wanted to handle things anymore. It's no...
As graduation approaches and seniors are forced to consider the trajectories of their immediate future, some will inevitably be tasked with figuring out how to maintain their relationships.
Seniors...
When first-year Anna Gutrich began seeing Antonia Keithahn, the thoroughness and ease of her support seemed impossible. Gutrich, who is neurodivergent and visually disabled, had found previous attempts...
At a school of Whitman’s size, certain notable characters are bound to surface. It’s not difficult to gain some name recognition or spark brief campus-wide conversation. What happens, though, to...
