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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

How I Met My Mothers Mothers Mother

How I Met My Mother’s Mother’s Mother

Quin Nelson March 7, 2013
One author's journey to find their ancestors at a local church, turns into a life changing experience.
Stars Behind the Scenes Propel The Tempest

Stars Behind the Scenes Propel ‘The Tempest’

Quin Nelson February 27, 2013
Whitman’s performance of William Shakespeare’s play "The Tempest," set to run from Feb. 27 through March 3 at Harper Joy Theatre, is one of high drama, suspense and action. The large cast of characters is able to synthesize all of these aspects, but the play would not be complete without the crew behind the scenes.

Whitman Women Lose, Men Triumph in Conference Semi-Finals

Quin Nelson February 22, 2013
In a hard-fought NWC semi-final matchup, the Whitman women’s basketball team came up a few plays short of victory, falling to the Whitworth Pirates 55-54 Thursday evening at Ball Court.
Grammys 2013: Winners and Losers

Grammys 2013: Winners and Losers

Quin Nelson February 14, 2013

The world's biggest night for music occurred Sunday, Feb. 10. Despite the new, more conservative dress code, the 2013 Grammy Awards still managed to have a plethora of surprises and NSFW moments. Let's...

International Mo. B and Warm Gun.  Photos by Skye Vander Laan.

International Mo B. and Warm Gun end MLK Week with a bang

Quin Nelson January 27, 2013
Pio reporter, Quin Nelson recaps International Mo.B's captivating rap performance at Reid Campus Center on Friday night, Jan. 26.
known as International Mo B.  Photos courtesy of

International Mo B. Raps with Purpose

Quin Nelson January 24, 2013

Mobi Njoku is a senior at Eastern Washington University, where he is an accounting and finance double major. Like many students, Njoku has a side hobby to keep him busy. However, when other kids are out...

WEEKEND RECAP: Whitman Goes Bananas, Slugs UC Santa Cruz

Quin Nelson December 1, 2012

The Whitman College men's basketball team dominated the University of California, Santa Cruz Banana Slugs, beating them 87-65 Thursday night at Ball Court. The Banana Slugs were overwhelmed immediately...

American Politics Panel Provides Interesting, Drama-Free Discussion

Quin Nelson October 31, 2012

"The Future of American Politics: Civility vs. Gridlock," put on by the Diversity Coalition of Walla Walla, provided the community with a passionate panel on politics in Reid Campus Center Monday night,...

Dr. Frannie Smith Gives Mind-Blowing Lecture on Nuclear Energy

Quin Nelson October 25, 2012

Dr. Frannie Smith, who works with Pacific Northwest National Labs, delivered an engaging and insightful lecture on the past, present and future of nuclear energy Wednesday night in the Brattain Auditorium. Dr....

WEEKEND RECAP: Men and Women’s Soccer

Quin Nelson October 21, 2012

Saturday, Oct. 20: Women's: The Whitman women's soccer team defeated George Fox University 1-0 Saturday at the Whitman Soccer Complex with a performance even more impressive than the score would...

WEEKEND RECAP: Whitman Volleyball loses Friday, upsets PLU Saturday

Quin Nelson October 14, 2012

Friday, October 12: The Whitman volleyball team put forth a solid effort but could not overcome the impressive performance of the University of Puget Sound, who are ranked 13th nationally, losing 22-25,...

Whitman Volleyball Seals the Deal, Friday, Plays Tough Saturday

Quin Nelson October 7, 2012

Friday, October 4 The Whitman volleyball team was able to overcome a shaky start to beat the Linfield Wildcats convincingly three sets to one on Friday night at George Ball Court. The beginning of...

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