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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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ASWC creates support projects for students

Alasdair Padman, News Editor April 11, 2020

On March 12, Whitman College President Kathy Murray announced that Whitman would be moving to online learning after spring break in response to COVID-19. That afternoon, the Associated Students of Whitman...

Senior Serina Vue sings a solo with a capella group Schwa.

WEB Winter Wonderland: Skating and singing into the season

Sienna Axe, A&E Reporter December 12, 2019

On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the platform outside of Cordiner Hall was turned into a winter wonderland — WEB’s Winter Wonderland, to be exact. Between hot drinks, ice skating and performances from Whitman’s...

Juniors Sara Dong and Shubhra Tewari pose at the events photobooth (left).

Fall Festival: Celebrating the season

Sienna Axe, A&E Reporter November 1, 2019

This past weekend, students and parents alike gathered on the Stanton lawn for caramel apples, a photo booth and no less than 120 pumpkins to carve for the second annual Fall Festival, hosted by the Whitman...

Wire Watch: Sept. 26-Oct. 3

Wire Watch: Sept. 26-Oct. 3

Ryder Brookes, A&E Reporter September 26, 2019

Fridays at Four Recital Series: John Mortensen Friday, September 27, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Kimball Theatre at Hunter Conservatory. Join nationally renowned Cedarville Music Professor John Mortensen as he...

The Ascent of the Generals General

The Ascent of the “General’s General”

Marra Clay, Publisher January 26, 2017
General who spoke at Whitman in 2015 confirmed as Defense Secretary
Illustration by Claire Revere

Alcohol at Whitman: Blues and Booze

Katharine Gillen and Olivia Gilbert November 10, 2016

Ever dreamed of grabbing a beer with a professor or fellow student after class at a convenient on-campus location? Although it’s not yet possible, seniors Mitchell Cutter and Spencer Mueller seek to...

Comedian Andy Hendrickson performs at Reid Campus Center

Missy Gerlach, Staff Writer October 27, 2016

The basement of Reid Campus Center is undoubtedly a change of scene for a comedian that made his career in New York City and currently lives in Los Angeles. Despite the different crowd, visiting comic...

Illustration by Penner-Ash

Local man uses Web M.D. to diagnose terminal ilness

Ben Freedman, Humor Page Editor September 15, 2016

Walla Walla – After noticing an unfamiliar pain in his stomach, local man Jim Tidmond decided to “play it safe and check out Web M.D.,” before self-diagnosing a debilitating terminal illness. “It...

Meet The Filharmonic

Megan Hearst, Staff Writer May 5, 2016
The Pioneer sat down with "The Filharmonic" members Joe Caigoy and Jules Cruz to talk boybands, touring and original music.

Whitman Events Board Shapes Student Programming

Georgia Lyon March 10, 2016
Whitman Events Board (WEB) is the student-run group in charge of programming on campus.

The Pio talks gaming, genres with Robert DeLong

Megan Hearst and Martina Pansze February 14, 2016
The Pioneer sits down with EDM artist Robert DeLong. DeLong was brought to perform at Whitman on Feb. 11th by Whitman Events Board along with openers Chrome Sparks and Colours. His newest album “In the Cards” was released last September.

March, speech, volunteer day to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

January 17, 2016
Martin Luther King Jr. is to be celebrated on Whitman College’s campus through a march, keynote speaker, and service day this coming week.
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