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Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Proposal to add additional flight at the Walla Walla Airport

Proposal to add additional flight at the Walla Walla Airport

Sebastian Squire, News Reporter April 27, 2023

The Port of Walla Walla owns the Walla Walla Regional Airport and has been considering proposals to bring back an additional daily flight to Walla Walla. They cite the importance of attracting leisure...

JVMVL concert coming to College Place

Goldie Cameron, News Reporter April 27, 2023

Sounds of the People performed at Whitman for the Power & Privilege Symposium in February. On May 6, Sounds of the People will host their biggest event yet featuring local R&B Artist JVMVL. JVMVL...

2023 Rabinowtiz Award winners are announced

Sebastian Squire, News Reporter April 20, 2023

Since 2011, the Ben Rabinowitz Award has been given in honor of Whitman College President Tom Chronin to support projects that seek to promote compassion in medicine, politics or on-campus projects. The...

Photo contributed by Alanna Sherman.

Alanna Sherman awarded Newman Civic Fellowship for community projects

Nazaaha Penick, News Reporter April 20, 2023

Whitman junior and sociology major Alanna Sherman has been named a Newman Civic Fellow in recognition of her exceptional leadership and commitment to addressing social issues. This prestigious fellowship,...

Illustration by Payton Davies.

Whitman athletes talk about sports uniforms

Natalie Comerford, News Reporter April 20, 2023

Sports uniforms can have a big impact on how an athlete feels when they compete. It can also affect the team at large and how they play together. Differences in the construction of athletic and performance...

ASWC election results are in

Abby Malzewski, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2023

On April 15, the results of the highly-anticipated ASWC executive council elections were announced. Following a semester filled with multiple resignations and reorganization, the annual ASWC elections...

Whitman alumnus speaks on the future of fusion

Goldie Cameron, News Reporter April 20, 2023

On April 13, science educator and alum Harry Kelso '20 presented to the Whitman Innovation Network (WIN) on his path post graduation and his recent projects. Kelso has worked for several fusion energy...

Senior commemorate their impending graduation

Goldie Cameron, News Reporter April 13, 2023

On April 1, the Senior Committee partnered with the Whitman Events Board (WEB) to celebrate the upcoming class of 2023 graduation. The festivities celebrating "50 days till graduation" took place at Big...

Walla Walla colleges partner for Tri-College Community Day

Sebastian Squire, News Reporter April 13, 2023

With nearly two dozen activities, Tri-College Community Day aims to involve students at all three Walla Walla colleges in altruistic activities to benefit the greater Walla Walla Valley. Walla Walla...

A closer look at Ramadan at Whitman

Nazaaha Penick, News Reporter April 13, 2023

During the holy month of Ramadan, many students and faculty from Whitman’s Muslim community spend the month reconnecting with God. Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting, prayer and reflection, and...

Earthlight Books celebrates 50 year anniversary

Earthlight Books celebrates 50 year anniversary

Natalie Comerford, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Walking into Earthlight Books, there are tall bookshelves and boxes overflowing with titles completely filling the space. The entire store smells of old and new books alike. David Cosby has owned the...

From the Archives: Schools shape sexual culture

Spencer Wharton, Opinion Writer April 13, 2023

This article originally appeared in the May 2, 2013 issue of The Whitman Wire. Dear Valerie Huber, executive director of the National Abstinence Education Association: Earlier this year, the Chicago...

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