From Richmond to Walla Walla, Cigarettes Unite Us All.
Sebastian Vera Cuevas
You’ve seen it – the long black letters resting proudly on a white and red background: Marlboro, the go-to American...
Whitman College faculty recently voted to decrease the maximum credits allowed in the College’s pay by credit policy. As of this year, second semester seniors who petition to pay by credit can take up...
The second presidential debate that aired last Sunday featured a smorgasbord of substantive policy discussions and comments by both candidates that will be cited heavily in the forthcoming history books...
Whitman maintains strict policies against marijuana out of concern that the federal government may cut off essential financial aid and other funding should the college be found in violation of the federal law. Despite the law and official policy, students frequently use both marijuana and alcohol at Whitman and nationwide. In response to this reality, the college quietly tries to promote safety-oriented approaches to enforcement. However, the aspects of Whitman’s policies which promote safety are often not openly endorsed by the college.
future Latino students must continue to engage with values of leadership, involvement, and advocacy, and realize their full potential as active members of a rising and inspiring community in the years to come.
The Whitman College Bookstore initiated a temporary bag-check policy for the first week of the semester in order to prevent theft. Students were asked to leave their bags outside the bookstore prior to entering.
