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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Wineries Offer Opportunities for Student Musicians

Vincent Warne February 27, 2014
Wineries in Walla Walla are popular among tourists and locals for their artisan wine sampling, but there's another attraction to be found at wineries: music. Whitman students have been playing gigs around town at some of the local wineries, and say that it offers a nice change of pace.

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Offers Opportunity for Education

Anuradha Lingappa February 27, 2014
This week, Feb. 23–March 1, is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men will suffer from a serious eating disorder. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric disorders. Many important issues have days or weeks dedicated to raising awareness, and sometimes I wonder what the point is. Why would you raise awareness about an issue for one day or week, and then tacitly ignore it with no follow up for the rest of the year? However, raising awareness for eating disorders is absolutely crucial, not because people have never heard of them, but because, like most psychological disorders, they’re surrounded by misconceptions and stigma.

White’s Failure to Medal Leads to Changing of the Guard in the Halfpipe Event

Dylan Snyder February 27, 2014
When Shaun White failed to medal at the Sochi Olympics, it was a historic first. It would be naïve to think that the Winter X Games hadn’t had a profound effect on the Winter Olympics and White was one of the biggest reasons for that.
Faculty Embrace First-Generation Safe Zone Posters

Faculty Embrace First-Generation Safe Zone Posters

Helen Angell February 27, 2014
A new FGWC safe zone poster has been designed to help students recognize faculty who also identify as first generation and/or working class. These professors often act as unofficial mentors for FGWC students at Whitman.

Music Profile: Reggae

Adam Heymann February 27, 2014
Reggae is world music, not just in the sense that it has origins in a non-western country, but also because it has penetrated other musical genres and cultures around the world including America, Africa, Europe and various island nations.
Students Judge Books By Their Covers

Students Judge Books By Their Covers

Tara McCulloch February 27, 2014
No matter what they learned as children or what their parents told them, data shows that the vast majority of students are still judging books by their covers.
Swim Teams Finish Strong at Conference Meet

Swim Teams Finish Strong at Conference Meet

Cole Anderson February 27, 2014

Two weekends ago, the Whitman men's and women's swim teams completed their seasons at the Northwest Conference Championships. Though the season could potentially continue for a select group of swimmers,...

FACE Prepares for Breaking Ground Monologues

FACE Prepares for Breaking Ground Monologues

Sam Grainger-Shuba February 27, 2014
March 7 and 8 mark the second year of an annual Whitman event: the Breaking Ground Monologues. Student, staff, faculty and alumni will contribute to the event put on by the Feminists Advocating for Change and Empowerment (FACE) club.
Sunshine Disrupts Senior Hibernation

Sunshine Disrupts Senior Hibernation

Melina Hughes February 27, 2014
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Theeessiiiiissss
Harry Potter Crossword Puzzle

Harry Potter Crossword Puzzle

Natalie Berg February 27, 2014

Clues: Across 1. This mirror shows your longings 4. He was a good elf 7. Trelawney's "subject" 8. Harry's mother 9. Fudge's replacement 11. Hogsmeade sweet shoppe 13. This professor...

Supporters Remain Determined to Keep Aviary Open

Supporters Remain Determined to Keep Aviary Open

Anna Zheng February 27, 2014
With the possibility of the Pioneer Park Aviary closing in the coming year due to lack of funds, its longtime volunteers and supporters remain adamant that it should stay in operation.
Wedding (Taco) Bells Ring for Senior

Wedding (Taco) Bells Ring for Senior

Molly Johanson February 27, 2014
This is Nacho engagement.
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