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Vol. CLIV, Issue 8
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

First-year Christina Boxberger (left), junior Elyse Benavides (middle) and junior Ruby Matthews (right) prepare for a serve versus conference opponent, University of Puget Sound. Contributed photo by Whitman Athletics

Theme nights lined up for women’s volleyball’s final homestead

Bhavesh Gulrajani , Sports Reporter October 31, 2019

The women’s volleyball team will play their final home games of the season this weekend, which also marks the end of theme nights — games during which players dress up according to designated themes. ...

The Long Road to Recovery: Injuries in Athletics

The Long Road to Recovery: Injuries in Athletics

Cherokee Washington, Sport's Reporter October 13, 2016

“Imagine working your whole life at your craft.Imagine winning [a] state [title], [a] championship, or maybe even experiencing that high [you feel] when you beat a rival team. Now, imagine not being...

Weekend Recap: Whitman Volleyball Team Starts Conference Season Strong

Kyle Howe September 23, 2013
After a rough preseason that included a six-game losing streak, Whitman volleyball got back on track with two conference victories this weekend.
Volleyball preview

Volleyball preview

Tristan Gavin September 11, 2012
The Whitman volleyball team has not had a senior on the roster in either of the last two seasons, nor have they had a winning season for five years, but they maintain hope that new coach Matt Helm and the leadership of four returning seniors will be enough to get the program going in the right direction.

Profile: Matt Helm

Peter Clark September 6, 2012
The newest addition to the Whitman varsity athletics department is head volleyball coach Matt Helm. After relocating his family from Hawaii to come to Walla Walla, Helm has high expectations for his team heading into the 2012 season.

Whitties shed pre-finals stress during weekend competitions

Matt Tesmond May 3, 2012
Last weekend, with less than two weeks before finals begin, Whitties got out their stress by climbing, playing volleyball and getting fierce on the soccer field.
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