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Vol. CLVI, Issue 5
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Law, Culture & the Humanities Minor Expands Liberal Arts Education
Isabel Mathy, Campus Life Reporter • March 13, 2025

Editor's Note: the article's title was changed on 3/14 to more accurately reflect the academic goals of the minor. This year, Whitman added a new minor, "Law, Culture &...

Madeline Miller Talks Literary Witches in Classics Lecture
Madeline Miller Talks Literary Witches in Classics Lecture
Holly VanVoorhis, Campus Life Reporter • March 13, 2025

On March 5, students, faculty and community members gathered in person at Kimball Theater and online via a Zoom video chat for a lecture on witches in Classical literature...

Editorial Board Statement: In Response to PPGA’s Letter to The Wire
Editorial Board 2024-25 March 13, 2025

The Wire firmly rejects the claim that we published unverified “rumors.” This accusation is both misleading and unfounded. Recent criticisms of The Wire’s reporting misrepresent both our journalistic...

Letter to the Editor: From Whitman College’s Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA)
Whitman College’s Planned Parenthood Generation Action March 13, 2025

Hi everyone. We are the leadership team of Whitman College’s Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA), and we are writing to clarify information and false rumors regarding PPGA that were written in...

A Fifty Thousand Dollar Slap in the Face
Kaela Babasin, Opinion Columnist • March 13, 2025

The fight for accessibility is an uphill battle faced with closed doors, ignorance and a refusal to take responsibility. The administration prides itself on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, yet students...

Is Reading Culture Dead?
Is Reading Culture Dead?
Riley Cooper, Feature Writer • March 13, 2025

We hear it everywhere: "People just don't read as much as they used to." While traditional notions of reading may seem less apparent, reading...

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Prepares for Takeoff in Wallula Gap
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Prepares for Takeoff in Wallula Gap
Kaitlyn Salazar and Owen Jakel March 13, 2025

Renewable natural gas – also known as biogenic methane – sounds like an oxymoron. Produced using manure, trash and wastewater sludge,...

The Bizarre and Wonderful World of Parody Porn
AJ Johnson, Don’t read this one, mom • March 13, 2025

Spring break is almost upon us and my well of inspiration has been all but tapped. I considered begging my boss for a week off, but I couldn’t...

A point system to keep you entertained while driving
A point system to keep you entertained while driving
Olivia Banuelos, Driving Instructor • March 13, 2025

Tired of the same old commute? Wish there was a little more spice on your drive to work? Well, buckle up because this new game will keep...

How to Dress Like a Whitman Student
How to Dress Like a Whitman Student
Meghan Kearney, Currently Wearing a Puffer • March 13, 2025

The great thing about Whitman is that you won’t have to put in much effort keeping up with fashion since you only need to shop at two places...

Big Droopy Dad Scrotum
Big Droopy Dad Scrotum
Nick Pecora, Men's Health reporter • March 13, 2025

The Scrotum is a thin layer of skin that protects and contains the testicles. It is also a funny little bag that holds the balls. Whether...

Seattle Mariners Season Kicks Off: Opening Night Coverage
Garrett Schreiber and Danny Pottharst March 27, 2025

** Scroll to the bottom for live updates! ** The Seattle Mariners are beginning the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) season against the Athletics at T-Mobile Park. Owners...

Stand Up or Down For Science at Whitman?
Stand Up or Down For Science at Whitman?
Bex Heimbrock, News Editor • March 13, 2025

“Mad Scientists” took on a new meaning on Friday, March 7, 2025 as scientists across the country organized rallies as part of a national movement to “Stand Up For...

Nationwide Economic Blackout Encourages Purchasing Restraint
Nationwide Economic Blackout Encourages Purchasing Restraint
Danny Pottharst, News Reporter • March 13, 2025

On Feb. 28, an economic blackout took place across the United States, urging people to abstain from any financial purchases for 24 hours. The blackout was initiated and...

Blues’ Elimination Doesn’t Detract From Special Season
Garrett Schreiber, News Editor • March 13, 2025

The Whitman Women’s Basketball team’s run in the NCAA tournament has come to a close in heartbreaking fashion. They lost to their pod’s host, the University of Wisconsin-Stout...

Illustration by Avery Hargrove
Investigation: Budget Cuts Cut Deep for Whitman Writing
Chloé Williams, News Reporter • March 13, 2025

“Frustrated, angry, tired.” These three words, professors say, describe the feelings of non-tenure track faculty as Whitman College’s budget cuts become a reality....

Conoce tus derechos – Taller sobre Derecho Inmigratorio
Sebastián Vera Cuevas, Chiara Bachmann Gomez • March 13, 2025

Después del  Simposio anual de Whitman College  titulado “Power & Privilege Symposium (Simposio sobre el Poder y el Privilegio)”, que tomó lugar el 19 de Febrero,...

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