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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Whitman Wire

Talking Feminism with Rebecca Walker

Rachel Alexander January 25, 2013
Pioneer Editor-in-Chief, Rachel Alexander, discusses American feminism with Rebecca Walker.

Doping in Sports Can’t be Stopped by Technological Means

Blair Hanley Frank January 24, 2013
Professional athletes and their coaches will continue to seek technical innovations to improve performance until there are no longer financial incentives for them to do so.

A Tribute to the Outdoors

Mallory Martin January 24, 2013

The Whitman Outdoor Program's community-sponsored Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour garnered a huge turnout Tuesday night, with ticket lines wrapping around the building. A tradition started 19...

Rebecca Walker Addresses Civil Rights in the Past, Present and Future

Rebecca Walker Addresses Civil Rights in the Past, Present and Future

Dylan Tull January 24, 2013
Rebecca Walker, named by TIME Magazine as one of the 40 most influential Americans under the age of 40, spoke in Cordiner Hall on Jan. 23 on the topic of building upon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work in order to cultivate unity and a more peaceful world. The lecture was the third in a series of events this week hosted by the Black Student Union, the Intercultural Center and ASWC in commemoration of the legacy of Dr. King.

Sybarite5 Brings Zeal to the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival

Emma Dahl January 24, 2013

If you heard about or attended the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival this past weekend, chances are you were dazzled by the talent of Sybarite5, a string quintet of visionary musicians. Sybarite5 has...

No Half-Assing It With Multiple Partners

Spencer Wharton January 24, 2013
It is certainly a tired argument to suggest that the problem with open relationships is the non-monogamy, rather than any number of issues which can plague any relationship. However, if an open relationship really is not working, It is worth considering if you truly want to be in a non-monogamous relationship.
Style Spotlight: Nicky Khor 14 in Goodwill

Style Spotlight: Nicky Khor ’14 in Goodwill

cade beck January 24, 2013

This week, The Pioneer took a trip to Whitman's clothing hotspot, Goodwill, and asked junior Nicky Khor to create his best outfit and give us his best fashion advice. "My mother always told me I...

Letter from the Editor

Rachel Alexander January 24, 2013

One of the first things I did after getting back from break was to create a reader survey for The Pioneer. As an organization, I believe The Pio should always be responsive to the students, staff, faulty,...

Renovations would extend the exterior wall to the grass line, creating more classroom space, indoor hallways, and less entry points to the school.

Community Debates Bond to Modernize Walla Walla High

Sarah Cornett January 24, 2013
A bond measure to delegate $69.6 million to renovate an aging Walla Walla High School has community members and school officials both advocating for the measure and debating its consequences. The bond, set for a special February 12 vote, would designate funds to update and restore Wa-Hi, a community institution built in 1963, to fit technological and classroom needs.

New Year Brings Changes for Taqueria Yungapeti

Jacqueline Rees-Mikula January 24, 2013
It’s no secret that many students enjoyed Taqueria Yungapeti’s. But word on the street has it that the restaurant recently changed, and its patrons now wonder: what does this mean for them?
Veteran Handler Anchors the Lady Sweets

Veteran Handler Anchors the Lady Sweets

Peter Clark January 24, 2013
Whitman's Lady Sweets look to make a name for themselves on a national stage behind senior leader Beth Daviess.
Womens Basketball Jumps Into National Spotlight

Women’s Basketball Jumps Into National Spotlight

Kyle Howe January 24, 2013

As most students packed up and headed home for the holidays, the women's basketball team hit the road for five away games. Instead of having a month-long break like the rest of the school, the women's...

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