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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Fall’s Worst Fusion Foods

Elena Aragon October 10, 2013
Pumpkin Spice Lattes? THINK AGAIN.
Dr. David Kessler speaks about the end of overreating.  Photos by Catie Bergman.

Panel Ruminates on Food at Global Studies Symposium

Keenan Hilton February 27, 2013
This Saturday, Feb. 23, students, faculty and community members met in Maxey Auditorium to participate in the fifth annual Global Studies Symposium. The topic of the day was food.

Aquaponics best means to increase local food

Danielle Broida December 6, 2012
Although Bon Appétit has pledged to buy 20% of its food locally, much of what is grown in Walla Walla does not meet their local standards. An aquaponics program would be a meaningful way to increase truly sustainable local food production while harnessing student creativity.

Analyzing women’s (mal)nourishment in Sikkim

Shelly Le October 31, 2012
As a part of my studies with SIT, I am required to design and carry out a month long research project that pertains to sustainable development and social change in India. For my project, I plan to research women’s malnutrition in India, specifically researching factors that affect women’s nutritional status in India.

Apple picker shortage highlights tension in immigration debates

Julia Stone October 4, 2012
Washington generates $1.5 billion annually from the production of apples, 10% of the state’s economy. Yet a critical part of this production, migrant laborers, are often overlooked.

Tips for rookie home cooks

Sam Adler September 27, 2012
Need tips on how to take your cuisine from "good enough" to gourmet? Sam Adler offers basic tips for hungry college students.

Eating Cheap in Walla Walla

Rachel Alexander August 23, 2012
What do you do when you�re broke and need to find something tasty? Don�t worry�The Pioneer has you covered. Here�s our official guide to eating cheap in Walla Walla.

Growing your Favorite Burger

philipcheng April 28, 2012

Why do you like your favorite food? Most people would say they like their favorite food because they like its taste. But most people don't realize that they not only take comfort in familiar flavors but...

Illustration: Ariel Carter-Rodriguez

Tasty recipes for Valentine’s treats show labor of love

Ellie Newell February 9, 2012
If you and your sweetheart are going to brave the crowds this Feb. 14, I'd recommend making your reservations yesterday. Personally, I would take a home-cooked meal over eating out any day. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day, or the anniversary of Oregon's statehood, here's a recipe that's tasty, simple to throw together and won't break the bank.

Student responses to eating disorders survey

Rachel Alexander January 26, 2012

The  Pioneer  surveyed students about stress, coping behaviors, food and body image as part of the research process for  our article on eating disorders. One hundred ninety-two students responded (almost...

The Pios guide to crafty, homemade holiday gifts

The Pio’s guide to crafty, homemade holiday gifts

Cara Lowry December 13, 2011

Cookie Jars Karah Kemmerly Growing up, my mother made a few of these every year to give out to the relatives. I'm including a cookie recipe, but you can make the jars with dry ingredients for other...

Savory holiday treat: rosemary garlic spread with gorgonzola

Ellie Newell December 13, 2011
My family has a thing about garlic. I don't just mean that we use garlic often. I mean that, for my typical birthday dinner, we use about three heads of garlic for three people. A few years ago my family made one of our favorite dishes for Christmas Eve dinner. This dish involves consuming entire heads of garlic, baked in white wine and rosemary, topped with melting Gorgonzola, smeared on delicious ciabatta. Are you salivating yet?
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