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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

E-Books Versus Print Books

E-Books Versus Print Books

Kaili Masamoto November 29, 2012
For many students who have started using e-books, there is no turning back to the days of reading ordinary print books.

Men’s Basketball Preview

Tristan Gavin November 29, 2012
Last spring, the Whitman men’s basketball team graduated one of the school’s highest all-time scorers in Brandon Shaw, a pair of layers who would go on to sign professional contracts in JP Alvarez and David Michaels, and versatile wing D.J. Wright. In spite of its losses, this year’s team expects to improve upon its 2011-2012 season and second place Northwest Conference finish.

Aviary Faces Possible Closure

Emily Lin-Jones November 29, 2012
Preliminary hearings for the city of Walla Walla’s 2013 budget have placed Pioneer Park’s Aviary in peril. In the face of a budget shortfall due to low tax revenues, city officials say that the aviary may have to go unless volunteers can obtain sufficient funding from private sources.

Humans Being: A Band About Being Human

Emma Dahl November 29, 2012
Emma Dahl gives us a look at Humans Being, a new band on the Whitman music scene.

Issue 12: Voices of the Community

Chaoyu Li November 29, 2012

Do you like what electronic tools bring to education? [portfolio_slideshow]

The rise of the e-Student

Adam Brayton November 29, 2012

With the rise of e-resources and the internet in academia, how has learning been technologized?

Political Cartoon by Asa Mease

Political Cartoon

Alex Hagen November 29, 2012

Production Night Liveblog for November 28

Blair Hanley Frank November 28, 2012

4:45 p.m. Rachel orders me to "commence a liveblog." And thus, we begin. 4:50 p.m. Chief Copy Editor Marisa Ikert arrives with snacks. And there was much rejoicing. 4:57 p.m. Sex Columnist Spencer...

Wien, Berlin and Thanksgiving abroad

Karah Kemmerly November 28, 2012

Hallo! The month of November has been a very full one. At the beginning of the month, I had a wonderful visit from two Whittie friends, both of whom recently graduated and are now living abroad. For...

Magic: The Gathering––A Games Origins and Influence at Whitman College

Magic: The Gathering––A Game’s Origins and Influence at Whitman College

Emma Dahl November 26, 2012
You may have heard of Magic: The Gathering, a widespread card game with roots at our very own alma mater. While its influence has spread far and wide, the gaming community remains strong at Whitman, in Walla Walla and in surrounding areas.

Meaningful Volunteer Experiences Require Thought

November 26, 2012
Finding a good place to follow your passion and share your talents is like looking for a job. You need to do some research about the place and package your skills and talents in ways that make it easy for folks to include you.

Whitman Refrigerator Portraits

Caitlin Bergman November 26, 2012
A refrigerator can tell you a lot about someone: their income, their dietary restrictions, their hobbies or even their alcohol tolerance.
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