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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Homelessness Activists Address Cold Weather

Homelessness Activists Address Cold Weather

Andy Monserud February 20, 2014
During freezing temperatures earlier this winter, volunteers and community leaders converted the First Congregational Church into an emergency warming center for the city’s homeless. The center provided warm cots to those homeless who could not or preferred not to sleep in Walla Walla's existing shelters.

Beck’s New LP Marks Impressive Change

Vincent Warne February 20, 2014

Beck has been curiously absent from the music scene for the past few years, or at least hiding in the background. He has kept himself busy producing, collaborating with other artists, occasionally touring...

Senior ASWC Senator Steps Down

Senior ASWC Senator Steps Down

Daniel Kim February 20, 2014
After serving as ­­Senator for the Fall semester, senior Nilce Alvarez has decided to take step down from her position on Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC) due to health reasons.

Winter in Walla Walla

Emily Lin-Jones February 20, 2014

As the weather continues to warm up, The Pioneer talks to some of the people who are most looking forward to spring––the students and staff who help maintain the campus through the winter months.

Voices of the Community: Issue 4

Voices of the Community: Issue 4

Skye Vander Laan February 20, 2014

What are you most excited for about the Power and Privilege Symposium? Videographer Nilce Alvarez takes a look at what the community is most excited about at the Power and Privilege Symposium on Thursday,...

Suzi Q: Slam Poet

Suzi Q: Slam Poet

Nilce Alvarez February 20, 2014
Videographer Nilce Alvarez takes a look into the performance of slam poet Suzi Q, who performed at Reid Coffeehouse on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Production Night Live Blog for Feb. 19

Shelly Le February 19, 2014
What follows is a faithful account of the production of Issue 4 (taking place the evening of Feb. 19/early morning of Feb. 20) as witnessed by me, The Pioneer’s Editor-in-Chief.

Men’s Basketball Falls Short in Second Battle of the Whits

Sarah Anderegg February 19, 2014
In the second Battle of the Whits in men's basketball this season, both teams, Whitman and Whitworth had their fair share of ups and downs through out the 40 minutes of play. However it was the 13th ranked Whitworth who prevailed, coming out on top to the Missionaries 79-76 Tuesday night.

Rethinking Gender Roles

Hillary Smith February 18, 2014
What if gender roles were reversed?

Men’s Basketball Honors Seniors In Winning Fashion, Splits Last Two-Game Home Stand

Marah Alindogan February 17, 2014
With a crucial win in a two-game home series this weekend to lock up at least a number two seed going into the Northwest Conference playoffs, the Whitman men’s basketball team delivered in exciting fashion.

State of the Union

John Reed February 16, 2014
Today, I’ve been listening to a cool ditty written and sung by Destroyer called “State of the Union”. It comes from his strongest album, City of Daughters, released in 1998.
Woven Metal

Woven Metal

Marra Clay February 16, 2014
Whitman has gone through a whirlwind of weather changes. In the last few weeks, I have seen snow deep enough to bury everyone's Birkenstocks, enough sunshine to melt it all away, drizzling rain, and even a rolling, fleet of fog.
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