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Vol. CLV, Issue 4
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Whitman Wire

Perilous Times: The Center for Global Studies Prompts Political Engagement with M. Gessen’s Talk
Holly VanVoorhis, Campus Life Reporter • February 6, 2025

On Jan. 30, members of the Walla Walla community and Whitman College students funneled into the Maxey Auditorium for a talk delivered by New York Times journalist M. Gessen....

Studio Series Brings Stunning Contemporary Dance to Campus
Studio Series Brings Stunning Contemporary Dance to Campus
Isabel Mathy, Campus Life Reporter • February 6, 2025

For 11 years, Whitman's Studio Series has been bringing experimental dance to the stage for students and community members to enjoy. This year, the series featured three...

The Devious Practices of the Farm and Pharma Industries
The Devious Practices of the Farm and Pharma Industries
Nohraine Rose Gaddi, Opinion Columnist • February 6, 2025

If you love starting your day with a scrumptious bowl of Cheerios or religiously binge on Oreos and Doritos, you might want to start reconsidering your choices — because those dainty sources of pleasure...

The Labor of Challenging Right-Wing Rhetoric in The Trump Era
Owen Jakel, Opinion Columnist • February 6, 2025

In the aftermath of the 2024 Presidential Election, the Democratic Party needs to reevaluate its response to right-wing rhetoric about immigration, antisemitism and 'wokeness.' Without some change, there’s...

Donald Trump: Igniting A Human Rights Crisis
Kaela Babasin, Opinion Columnist • February 6, 2025

President Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed “peacemaker and unifier," has already begun to restructure the military to ensure his agenda is carried out to the fullest extent with no exceptions. Trump’s...

Let Them Eat Cleve
Let Them Eat Cleve
Zachary Peterson, Feature Writer • February 6, 2025

When I initially toured Whitman during the summer of my senior year, I remember being taken aback by how good the food at Cleveland was....

Goodbye Gas, Hello Lithium: Are EVs the Future?
Goodbye Gas, Hello Lithium: Are EVs the Future?
Kaitlyn Salazar, Science and Environment Editor • February 6, 2025

On Dec. 16, 2024, Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC) announced that two electric vehicles (EVs) will soon be available on campus...

Christmas in Ye Olde South Dakota
AJ Johnson, the other midwestern princess • February 6, 2025

Whenever I’m asked the question, “Where are you from?” I mutter a quick “Midwest…” and pray the conversation moves on without me....

The Problem Wasn’t Using ChatGPT––It Was the Email You Sent When Caught
The Problem Wasn’t Using ChatGPT––It Was the Email You Sent When Caught
Meghan Kearney, Real Bot • February 6, 2025

“Dear Professor, I am so sorry that I was using ChatGPT. [Insert mental health excuse]. It will never happen again.” It’s the...

Universities urge Kindergarteners to start building resumes
Universities urge Kindergarteners to start building resumes
Olivia Banuelos, Admissions Officer • February 6, 2025

Top universities across the United States reveal a new caliber for the admissions process after requiring more field experience prerequisites...

Injuries, injunctions and juries: a guide to justice in Intramural sports
Injuries, injunctions and juries: a guide to justice in Intramural sports
Nick Pecora, High School Basketball Referee • February 6, 2025

Have you ever struck out in kickball? Has it ever taken 45 minutes to start a 20-minute game? Have you ever been yelled at by an idiot? Intramural...

Walla Walla County Firefighters’ Involvement in California Wildfire Response
Walla Walla County Firefighters’ Involvement in California Wildfire Response
Danny Pottharst, News Reporter • February 6, 2025

Walla Walla County firefighters recently deployed to support response efforts for the Southern California wildfires, which have ravaged the Los Angeles County region since...

Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers: NBA’s Biggest Trade OAT
Garrett Schreiber, News Editor • February 6, 2025

At 9:12 p.m. PST, Feb. 1, 2025, Shams Charania, ESPN’s NBA Insider, the man known for dropping trade confirmations, tweeted out the following.  “BREAKING: The Dallas...

What is Postmodernism?
What is Postmodernism?
Chloé Williams, News Reporter • February 6, 2025

Postmodern art aesthetics have skyrocketed in popularity within the last three years. Weirdcore, Liminal Spaces, Vaporwave — these are aesthetics which use grain-ridden,...

Editorial Board: Super Bowl Predictions
Editorial Board 2025 February 6, 2025

News Garrett Schreiber: Sadly, we must all sit in awkward silence as we watch the Kansas City Chiefs complete their quest for a three-peat. Patrick Mahomes, despite having...

BREAKING: Walla Walla Residents March for Immigrant Rights
BREAKING: Walla Walla Residents March for Immigrant Rights
Garrett Schreiber, News Editor • February 3, 2025

UPDATE - 4:16 p.m., protesters marched on the sidewalk from S 9th Street and have arrived Jefferson Park. There are still roughly 100 to 150 people involved in the march. UPDATE...

Rep. Baumgartner Meets with Whitman Students, Pres. Bolton
Rep. Baumgartner Meets with Whitman Students, Pres. Bolton
Kaitlyn Salazar, Science and Environment Editor • January 29, 2025

On Tuesday, Jan. 28, a small group of Whitman College students met with Rep. Michael Baumgartner to discuss higher education, climate change, foreign affairs and more....

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