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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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Local Artist Displays Eclectic Work at Museum of Un-Natural History

Isabel Mills September 26, 2013
Meet Gerry Matthews, the colorful owner of the free downtown Museum of Unnatural History.
Students Consider Future in Teach for America

Students Consider Future in Teach for America

Lachlan Johnson September 26, 2013
Whitman ranks as the fifth top contributor to Teach for America among small liberal arts schools. The program offers incredible opportunities to students coming out of college, but also presents numerous challenges. Whitman alumni discuss their Teach for America experiences and why Whitman students are so drawn to the program.
Humor Backpage Ads

Humor Backpage Ads

Rosemary Hanson September 26, 2013

Clothes: you only wear them because the man tells you to. Don't cave to societal "norms." Nakîd –– the original vintage. (alt. take vintage to the next level) Chinese Tattoo: it may say...

Take a Trip Downtown

Karah Kemmerly September 26, 2013
This week, the feature writers went downtown to check out the Museum of Unnatural History and three local independent bookstores.
Issue 3: Voices of the Community

Issue 3: Voices of the Community

Jade Blake-Whitney September 24, 2013

Should the United States use air strikes against the Syrian Government?  Videographer Jade Blake-Whitney polls the community on what they think about the US government using air strikes against...

Wherein Arika travels to Arica, Chile

Arika Wieneke September 24, 2013

Since this is my first post in the Pio I think it would be appropriate to fill you in a little bit about who I am and just what I'm doing. My name is Arika Wieneke and I am a junior sociology major with...

Concussions Cause Serious Headache for Sports World

Concussions Cause Serious Headache for Sports World

Dylan Snyder September 23, 2013
Concussions currently pose the biggest threat to one of the most profitable industries in America and there is no real solution in sight.

Weekend Recap: Whitman Volleyball Team Starts Conference Season Strong

Kyle Howe September 23, 2013
After a rough preseason that included a six-game losing streak, Whitman volleyball got back on track with two conference victories this weekend.
David Kim: From Chemicals to Melodies

David Kim: From Chemicals to Melodies

James Kennedy September 19, 2013
At first it seemed like Whitman's new music professor was destined to become a chemist. One piano lesson later, Kim never looked back.
Faculty Members Pursue Creative Projects

Faculty Members Pursue Creative Projects

Ritti Singh September 19, 2013
Many professors at Whitman work on creative projects in their free time. Read more about their inspirations and art.

U.S. Needs New Policy in Syria

Andy Monserud September 19, 2013
It seems, miraculously, that the Syria situation has calmed down — from the American perspective, at least. Bashar al-Assad, the East Mediterranean nation’s dictator, recently agreed to a plan, proposed by Russia, to hand over his nation’s chemical weapon stockpiles to the United Nations for destruction. Late last week, the Obama administration agreed to the plan. This comes in the wake of fierce debates over possible U.S. intervention in Syria, proposed by the Obama administration as a response to the revelation that Assad’s regime has extensively used chemical weapons on rebels in its two-year civil war.
Biology Professor Leads Award-Winning Alumni Trips

Biology Professor Leads Award-Winning Alumni Trips

Serena Runyan September 19, 2013
Find out more about Professor Delbert Hutchison leading alumni trips in exotic locations.
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