I remember my winters, waiting out in the morning for the school bus. It was always still dark. I had my fists in my pockets because I always lost my gloves. I remember what my mom would say when I would...
Austin Biehl, Chief BBMB correspondent
• November 12, 2015
Despite being a liberal arts college that supposedly values the unique contributions of all disciplines, Whitman students know that there is a well-established hierarchy amongst the various majors of our...
Being a part of a Greek group on campus comes with the special privilege of living with your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters after your freshman year. We here at The Pioneer have taken the liberty...
Clara Wheeler, Chief Aviary Correspondent
• November 5, 2015
Illustration by Taylor Penner-Ash.
According to a report released by Residence Life, Whitman College will start to sublet the pigeon labs in Maxey for affordable upperclassmen housing early next year....
Illustration by Catalina Burch.
First, post your “I declared” picture to no less than two, but no more than four, forms of social media to ensure maximum likes. Part of the joy of declaring your...
Illustration by Claire Revere.
This past Tuesday, Provost and Dean of the Faculty Pat Spencer announced plans to suspend the Global Studies Initiative for the 2016-2017 academic year. The move is...
Frat Tries Month Long Juice Cleanse
Student Dabs Way to Spiritual Contentment
Freshmen 15 Conducive to Dad Bod
Lincoln Chafee Sure Did Try His Darndest
In Order to Find the Swipe,...
With Donald Trump still polling well in the GOP primaries, America is faced with the very real question: What would a Trump Presidency look like? The Backpage is here to help, weighing the pros and cons...
Illustration by Taylor Penner-Ash.
Several weeks ago, Whitman College celebrated the official installation of Dr. Kathleen Murray, former Provost of Macalester College, Pianist Extraordinaire, Khaleesi...
Jeffrey Gustaveson, Pioneer chief medical correspondent
• October 22, 2015
Attention all sick and injured Whitties! School administrators announced this morning that they will be closing the Welty Health Center, effective immediately. In its place, Tamarac House will now be treating...
Pros
Nice way to boost deflated ego
Modest resumé builder
First-hand experience working inside an obsolete governing body
Pay helps subsidize weed habit
Keeps parents believing you have productive...
Illustration by Taylor Penner-Ash.
“What are we all doing here on this planet?” the boy in the treehouse wondered as he dug a little deeper into his sleeping bag.
Every once in awhile, he could...
