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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
Whitman news since 1896

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Whitman news since 1896

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Walla Walla wineries combine wine and art

Nazaaha Penick, News Reporter February 16, 2023

Walla Walla has become a hub for wine and art lovers alike. With over 120 wineries and a thriving arts community, this small town is making an impact on the world of wine and culture. Many wineries...

Blue Zones Project encourages nutrition at Whitman

Blue Zones Project encourages nutrition at Whitman

Sebastian Squire, News Reporter February 16, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 9, The Blue Zones Project and Bon Appetit Chef Jon Sodini collaborated to host a healthy cooking demo for Whitman staff and faculty on campus in Cleveland Commons. The event followed...

Illustration by Holly VanVoorhis.

Students journal to record and reflect

Amelia Leach, Campus Life Reporter February 9, 2023

Journaling can take many forms for different people. Some use journaling to confess their deepest darkest secrets and intimate details of their lives. Others use journals as more than just a place to record...

Photo by Chloe Collins.

“Mapping India” exhibition takes history fanatics on a new route

Sam Patterson, Campus Life Reporter February 9, 2023

Maxey Museum is now showcasing an abundance of Indian maps. You may walk by and see one map after another, thinking that they’re just the same picture with different dimensions. If you take a closer...

Photo by Adrian Curiel.

America’s problematic favorite: football

Bex Heimbrock, Opinion Editor February 9, 2023

Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was blacklisted from the NFL in 2016 for kneeling during the National Anthem, recently sparked controversy when he likened the NFL drafting process to...

Illustration by Amelia Ebling.

Student heartbroken over Whitman breakup that does not concern her

Grace Canny, nosy February 9, 2023

“I haven’t eaten in days; I’m losing sleep. I can’t even focus on my crocheting; I’m torn to shreds over this,” sophomore Kelsey Smith said. The thing eating her alive is something some...

Identity without apology: what I wish I had known

Identity without apology: what I wish I had known

Sneh Chachra, Feature Writer February 9, 2023

Growing up in Indian culture meant growing up in a Fair and Lovely world: light skin with a body and personality that didn’t take up too much space was what you strove for. Skin bleach (like Fair and...

Illustration by Hayden Garner.

Student plans to clean room for fourth consecutive week

Ian Lewis, in need of a vacuum February 2, 2023

After a long period of ambiguity and broken promises, Whitman sophomore Jared Haney once again confirmed he was planning to clean his dorm room "sometime next week" for the fourth week in a row. After...

Photo contributed by Brittany Eickstaedt.

CTUIR Youth Council empowers members to get involved in their community

Katherine Ellis, News Reporter February 2, 2023

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) Youth Council encourages young tribal members to improve their communities, including advocating for environmental preservation...

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‘Title IX Tuesday’: a celebration of women in Whitman Athletics

Tenzin Uden, Campus Life Reporter February 2, 2023

Whitman Athletics has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX by using Instagram to spotlight accomplishments of women's sports teams and student athletes throughout the history of the college. Lindsey...

Illustration by Holly VanVoorhis.

Inside Whitman’s creative courses

Alexa Grechishkin, Campus Life Reporter February 2, 2023

One of the most common ways people poke fun at liberal arts colleges is by joking about the hyperspecificity of courses. Although Whitman’s course catalogue is home to many obscure classes, student...

Illustration by M Hu.

How a kitten hacked the government

Maura Kelly, Opinion Columnist February 2, 2023

Panic! At The Disco broke up and a furry has unveiled the TSA no-fly list. The internet and my brain are in shambles ... and I’m the most inspired I’ve ever been.  We all have idols, some stranger...

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