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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
Whitman news since 1896

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Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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Students, community celebrate founder’s birthday

Hadley Jolley February 18, 2010
Last Tuesday, students and community members gathered in Reid Campus Center to celebrate Founder's Day, the 200th birthday of Whitman founder Cushing Eels.
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Voice from the past: A conversation with Whitman’s founder

Becky Nevin February 18, 2010
Here about the life of Cushing Eels, Whitman's founder, from the professor who has played Eels for ten years.
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North Hall: community living off-campus

Hadley Jolley February 11, 2010
North Hall is technically campus living, but it comes with an off-campus address. While they may be geographically separated from Whitman, students living in North have formed a tight community with most of the amenities of life on campus.
Whitman College Cribs

Whitman College Cribs

Becky Nevin February 11, 2010
Get a tour of the classy and creepy features of three houses rented by Whitman students.
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Home security inspections combat crime

Rebecca Bright February 11, 2010
Local crime prevention experts visited a student house victimized by past burglaries, pointing out security risks and providing information about the rights of all renters.
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Walla Walla grocers offer deals, variety for smart shoppers

Rebecca Bright February 11, 2010
Moving off campus and saying goodbye to Bon Appétit can be tough. To ease the transition, we've created a guide to bargains and where to find them at three of Walla Walla's best grocery stores.
credit: Wolff

Nonprofits offer alternative spring break excursions

kristencoverdale February 4, 2010
Here are a few nonprofit organizations that offer programs for students seeking a service-related spring break.
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Starting summer internship search before spring break

Becky Nevin February 4, 2010
Most summer internships require applications and interviews before spring break hits. These tips will help you make the most of the time between now and break as you start or finish the internship search.

Students share past spring break experiences

Rebecca Bright February 4, 2010
Three Whitman students share past spring break adventures.
credit: Wolff

Whitman students plan new options for spring break travel

Rebecca Bright February 4, 2010
This year, Whitman leaders have planned and organized an array of spring break excursions, giving students the chance to share a week of outdoor adventures or service.

Spring break offers little rest for Whitman faculty

Hadley Jolley February 4, 2010
Whitman professors plan to use spring break for research, competition, or time with family— anything but a beach vacation.

New Quiz Bowl team challenges, loses to profs

Hadley Jolley December 8, 2009
Family weekend showdown between Whitman's Quiz bowl team and Whitman faculty members goes to the faculty.
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