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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Class of 2014 Thesis Profiles

Class of 2014 Thesis Profiles

Emily Lin-Jones May 15, 2014
Many Whitman seniors conducted year-long thesis research as part of their major's graduation requirements. The Pioneer sat down with three members of the graduating class to discuss their projects, the scope of their research and results.
Roberta Davidson to Step Down as Whitman English Faculty Member

Roberta Davidson to Step Down as Whitman English Faculty Member

Hannah Bartman May 15, 2014
Professor of English Roberta Davidson will bring her 26-year career at Whitman to an end at the end of this year in order to move to southern California to write fiction.
Class of 2014 Future Plans Profiles

Class of 2014 Future Plans Profiles

Andy Monserud May 15, 2014
By the time they move their tassels, many Whitman seniors-turned-graduates will have already determined what they will be doing once they leave Walla Walla. The Pioneer spoke with three students about their future plans and where life after Whitman will take them.
One Year Out: Reflections from the Class of 2013

One Year Out: Reflections from the Class of 2013

Sarah Cornett May 15, 2014
Whitman College's Class of 2013 discuss what life is like a year out from college. They provide insight on the post-grad journey towards happiness.
Whitman Students Maintain Family Legacy

Whitman Students Maintain Family Legacy

Natalie Berg May 15, 2014
Thousands of Whitman students have passed through Whitman's doors, but not all of them have had other family members walk through their footsteps. The Pioneer looks at what draws families of students to join the Whitman communities across generations.
Calling the Whitman Bubble Home

Calling the Whitman Bubble ‘Home’

May 15, 2014
Senior guest columnist Jillian Davis examines how she has learned to call the "Whitman bubble" home and encourages students to immerse themselves in the unique culture of Whitman College.
Blue: Perspective on the Process of An Art Major Thesis

‘Blue’: Perspective on the Process of An Art Major Thesis

Alecia Lindsay May 15, 2014
Senior studio art major Alecia Lindsay discusses the process of creating her senior art thesis, entitled 'Blue.'
Letter from the Editor: Circuit 11 Graduation Issue

Letter from the Editor: Circuit 11 Graduation Issue

Shelly Le May 15, 2014

The morning I left for college is still a vivid memory to me. I woke up at 5 a.m. to catch my flight and hurriedly said goodbye to my mother, upset that she wasn't able to come to the airport to drop...

Cartoon: What Im going to miss most

Cartoon: What I’m going to miss most

Luke Hampton May 15, 2014

Cartoon by MaryAnne Bowen.

The Most Popular Game in China

Rachel Palfini May 15, 2014

I'm about to let you all in on a little secret. It's…how to play the most popular game in China! Now, there really is no name to this game, although I presume nicknames have popped up all over China....

Sexism: Apparently, Women Just Need to Stop Complaining

Hillary Smith May 13, 2014

A recent article on Huffington Post addresses sexist advertisements. Specifically, it comments on SuitSupply's latest ad campaign that features a man dressed in a smart looking suit surrounded by dancing...

Fruitcake and Cookies – The Messiah Will Come Again

John Reed May 10, 2014

Hey. I'm sorry that it's been awhile, for those who care. Things are busy here this time of year. Since it's been such a long time I've decided to write about two songs in this post. I've been meaning...

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