Whitman Wire

Whitman swim teams take third at Northwest Swim Invitational

lindsayfairchild • December 2, 2009

Both the men's and women's swim teams finished in the the top third of the team's present in first multi-school event of the season.

Whitman varsity athletic schedule for Dec. 3 to Dec. 10

maxrausch • December 1, 2009

Both basketball teams take center stage on the Whitman athletic scene as they're the lone varsity teams competing this weekend.

Tune out the Racquet, Squash it

J. Staten Hudson • December 1, 2009

Whitties overlook Squash and Racquetball opportunities on campus, though if you pay attention to only one of them, make it Squash.

Men’s basketball falls to Eastern Washington

allancrum • November 18, 2009

The Whitman men gave Division I Eastern Washington a scare in the second half, giving the team an encouraging loss at the beginning of their season.

Whitman varsity athletic schedule for Nov. 19-25

Dujie Tahat • November 17, 2009

The next week of competition for Whitman's athletic teams features the Cross Country program's first appearance on the national stage since 1996.

Mixed martial artists: Modern-day gladiators

Noah Mogey • November 17, 2009

Mixed martial arts replaces a problematic boxing industry, taking the title of the 'most pure fighting sport.'

Missy gets athletic: Namaste!

Melissa Navarro • November 17, 2009

After her bone-crunching rugby experience, Sports correspondent Missy Navarro ventured into the calmer side of the sports world, trying Yoga, a Whitman campus favorite.

Walla Walla names new summer league baseball team

J. Staten Hudson • November 17, 2009

Walla Walla's summer league team has a new name-the Walla Walla Sweets. The team's ownership group also named the team's manager and mascot at the same press conference.

Women’s Cross Country earns trip to nationals

J. Staten Hudson • November 17, 2009

Women's Cross Country team earns program's first ever trip to the NCAA Division III National Championship.

Whitman women have high hopes

doylemccarthy • November 16, 2009

Fourth in conference a year ago, the Whitman Women's Basketball team shoots for first this year and with all the players from last year's roster back, the goal appears reachable.

Whitman varsity athletic schedule for Nov. 12-18

Dujie Tahat • November 10, 2009

Three teams compete this weekend, highlighted by the Cross Country team's trip to regionals where the women could earn a berth to the national meet next week.

Whitman women’s soccer season ends with win

Noah Mogey • November 10, 2009

Senior forward Corina Gabbert caps her Whitman career with her third hat-trick of the season. She now stands as Whitman' all-time leading goal scorer.