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Vol. CLIV, Issue 8
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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Rock climbing ascends on campus

Miguel Baza, Sports Reporter October 19, 2019

Brien Sheedy, Director of the Whitman Outdoor Program, has climbed the highest peak on every continent and guided all over the world. He is also proficient in a wide variety of skills such as rafting,...

Illustration by Megan Waldau

Whitman’s wide world of dance

Dylan Mathias, Sports Reporter October 19, 2019

“Active” is a word often tossed around to describe Whitman students. However, when people think of “active” Whitties, the first thoughts that often come to mind are varsity athletics, the multitude...

Whitmans womens tennis team celebrates a successful run in the ITA Fall Regional Championships. Photo contributed by Andrea Gu

Clean sweep for the Whitman Blues at ITA Fall Regional Championships

Charlotte Elliott, Sports Reporter October 9, 2019

“Your purpose here is to learn” is a phrase that has been spoken in the Whitman residence halls almost daily since the start of the semester. The typical college student might interpret this to mean...

Senior Pagan Hetherington celebrates game-winning goal as Blues snatch the overtime win. Photo contributed by Whitman Athletics

Battle of the Whits: A thrilling overtime victory

Miguel Baza, Sports Reporter October 9, 2019

On a chilly Wednesday afternoon on Sept. 12, the Whitman women's soccer team went head-to-head on their home field with their biggest Northwest Conference rival, the Whitworth University Pirates. Whitman...

Many athletic classes and teams have begun to utilize Whitmans new sand volleyball court in a edition to Ankeny 2.

The great debate: Ankeny 2

Dylan Mathias, Sports Reporter October 9, 2019

It troubles us all. For some, it manifests itself as night terrors. For others, it’s the reason they got a full letter grade and half below what they expected on their last exam. Yes. It’s the issue...

Whitman cross country begins marathon toward NWC championships

Emily Solomon, Sports Editor October 3, 2019

The Whitman men’s and women’s cross country teams took off running for the first time this month at the Pacific Lutheran University invitational in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, Sept 21. Whitman...

First-year basketball players Caira Young and Shaira Young pose with Kim Chandler and participants of the W Club golf tournament. Photo contributed by Shira Young

How to successfully connect with alumni: A demonstration by the Whitman Blues

Charlotte Elliott, Sports Writer October 3, 2019

On Sept 20, Whitman alumni came together with one goal in mind: to absolutely annihilate each other over a pleasant game of golf. The alumni were accompanied by singing, dancing varsity athletes who were...

Whitman womens basketball and mens tennis pose at the top of their hike after completing the Blue Mountain Challenge on Friday, Sept 13. Photo contributed by Emily Solomon

Athletic teams partner up to facilitate community, support

Miguel Baza, Sports Reporter October 3, 2019

Whitties across the athletic community are developing new perspectives on what it means to be a Division III varsity athlete. Whitman has always had a close-knit community amongst teams, but this year...

The women’s team poses with Frome Town FC, an English football club, after their match. Photo contributed by Whitman Athletics.

European Takeover for the Whitman Blues

Charlotte Elliott, Sports Reporter September 26, 2019

For most students, summer is a time for recuperation after a strenuous year of readings, essays and frat parties. However, for Whitman College’s soccer teams, it was nothing of the sort. The women’s...

Women’s Volleyball Trip Inspires Team Connectivity, Confidence

Miguel Baza, Sports Reporter September 26, 2019

Despite a lack of seniors, the women's volleyball team stepped up to snag a few sets during the Depauw Tigers Invitational in Indianapolis, Indiana, this past weekend. While they couldn't put enough sets...

Kim Chandler took over as athletic director in July. Photo contributed by Whitman Athletics.

Whitman Athletics Enters 2019-2020 Season with New Leadership

Emily Solomon, Sports Editor September 26, 2019

Early last summer, head women’s basketball coach, Michelle Ferenz, took over athletic director responsibilities for Whitman’s athletic department when Dean Snider left the position. This past July,...

Illustration by Elena Kaminskaia

Sunshine and Sports: Summer as a Varsity Athlete

Susanna Williams, Staff Reporter May 3, 2019

With the Wallas finally heating up and spring-itis kicking in for Whitties, everybody seems ready for May 14. However, while the summer might be a time for recuperation for some students, this is not necessarily...

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