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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

The Hot Seat

Riley Foreman September 30, 2013

Last night the Seattle Mariners finished their fourth consecutive season under .500 with a truly awful 9-0 loss to the A's. The M's haven't appeared in the playoffs in over a decade, and less than a month...

Time for QUESTions

Cam Young September 30, 2013

Too many times I have questioned time. I question whether it's on my side Or taking me for a ride?   Time. Like the spine that keeps me up right It keeps me up at night. Time to...

2013-2014 ASWC First-Year Senators Announced

Hannah Bartman September 30, 2013

The results of the 2013-2014 ASWC Senate elections were announced September 30 at 8:10 p.m. Out of eleven first-year candidates, Andrew Rivas, Arthur Shemitz, Dana Casterella and Mitchell Cutter will...

Issue 4: Voices of the Community

Issue 4: Voices of the Community

Rachael Barton September 30, 2013

What's your favorite song at the moment? Videographer Rachael Barton polls the community on what their favorite songs are currently.

Weekend Recap: Women’s Soccer Splits Weekend Games, Defeats 17th-Ranked Linfield

Marah Alindogan September 29, 2013
Hungry for some key conference wins, the women’s soccer team faced Pacific University (6-1-2, 3-1-1 NWC) and Linfield College (8-1, 4-1 NWC) over the weekend, losing to Pacific but defeating 17th ranked Linfield.

Weekend Recap: Men’s Soccer Sweeps Pacific, George Fox

Dylan Snyder September 29, 2013
The Whitman men's soccer team came away with two strong victories this weekend against Pacific and George Fox.
Streaming Media Shakes Up Entertainment Industry

Streaming Media Shakes Up Entertainment Industry

Andy Monserud September 26, 2013
As an incoming first-year, I’ve been presented with plenty of distractions in these first few weeks, but most of them seem to be on the decline. The initial scramble for new social circles and interests has calmed down, and the first-year class as a whole seems to have had our fill of vomiting outside Jewett bathrooms for a while. But now I have to deal with a new threat to my well-being: a Netflix subscription. Why go to fraternity parties when I could catch up on “Breaking Bad?" Streaming is a blessing and a curse to the bored college student, and as the entertainment industry catches up with technology, the future of online streaming is hazy.
Boffing Offers Fun Outlet to Wield Weapons

Boffing Offers Fun Outlet to Wield Weapons

Emma Dahl September 26, 2013
Ever hear battlefield cries on Ankeny? Chances are it's the Boffers. Find out more here and don't call them LARPers.
Lyman Menu Change Provokes Student Response

Lyman Menu Change Provokes Student Response

Hannah Bartman September 26, 2013
Lyman Dining Hall is now serving the same food for two weeks at a time. Students have mixed reactions to the change, and most are critical.
IM Committee Holds Great Power, Responsibility

IM Committee Holds Great Power, Responsibility

Kelsey Peck September 26, 2013
The IM Sports Committee has been hard at work setting up for a strong year to serve the many IM athletes at Whitman.

Instant Play Festival Returns This Weekend

Aleida Fernandez September 26, 2013

The Whitman College theatre department's annual Instant Play Festival returns this weekend with 14 new playwrights. A perennial favorite, the Instant Play Festival challenges the 14 playwrights along...

Fall Fashion Quiz

Fall Fashion Quiz

Melina Hughes September 26, 2013
Fall has officially arrived and you all know what that means: Fashion Week.
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