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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman tuition discount rate hits 40 percent

Molly Johanson November 18, 2010

The average Whitman student's family is receiving a tuition discount of 40 percent, through scholarships and other institutional financial aid, for the 2010-11 academic year. This year's tuition discount...

“Unstoppable” offers thrills, little depth

Nate Lessler November 18, 2010
Denzel Washington's runaway train movie "Unstoppable" plays like a non-fiction version of "Speed."

ASWC goes green: environmental initiatives pass unanimously

Hadley Jolley November 18, 2010

The chosen color of the Sunday, Nov. 14 ASWC Senate meeting was green--unanimously. On the agenda were two resolutions throwing ASWC support behind environmental initiatives and a vote on appropriating...

Students take Ralph Nader’s suggestion, push for civic engagement course

Alyssa Goard November 18, 2010
Last spring, Ralph Nader--consumer advocate, lawyer, author and former presidential candidate--filled Cordiner Hall with his presentation, “Going Green: Getting it to the Bottom Line." Among the thought-provoking topics and opinions Nader shared, one of the most warmly-received in the Whitman community was his call for civic engagement courses on college campuses.

The Peach and Pear brings fro-yo to Walla Walla

Sean McNulty November 18, 2010
New frozen yogurt restaurant, The Peach and Pear, offers two yogurt flavors and a multitude of toppings, with more to come in the future.
Credit: Emily Johnson

Staying informed difficult in the Whitman bubble

Allison Bolgiano November 18, 2010
Staying informed at Whitman requires effort and adaptation due to the insular "Whitman bubble".

Thrifty Whitties: making sushi rice

Olivia Jones November 17, 2010
How to make sushi for dinner and a recipe for sushi rice.

Students spend break in Walla Walla

Nate Lessler November 17, 2010
A&E writer Nate Lessler gives students suggestions for things to do in Walla Walla over Thanksgiving Break.

Thanksgiving Promotes Forgetting History and Values

Lauren McCullough November 11, 2010
Our behaviors on Thanksgiving says terrifying things about the way we uphold values.
 Gabby Wescott ‘12 vamps as “Rocky Horror villian, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The annual event celebrates the cult classic with a free film screening and student performance. Photo Credit: Ethan Parrish

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ engages audience participation with its sensuality

Nate Lessler November 11, 2010
Whitman students reenact cult film phenomena "Rocky Horror Picture Show" on Saturday, November 13 at 10:30 p.m. in Maxey Auditorium.

KWCW Show of the Week

C.J. Wisler November 11, 2010

"Voice of the Valley" "Voice of the Valley" is about the Walla Walla Valley in the broadest sense. Our valley is a wonderful landscape filled with fascinating people. The show covers local history,...

Pio Picks

C.J. Wisler November 11, 2010

Lights Out T-tones, Schwa and the Green Leaders will host a "lights out" study break in the Anderson/Prentiss courtyard on Thursday, Nov. 11 from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Take a break and enjoy s'mores and music...

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