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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Whitman debate team moves toward gender equality, women debaters face challenges

Rose Woodbury November 17, 2011
In the debate community, it's not uncommon to hear derogatory terms used to describe female debaters who come across as overly aggressive. The unequal gender ratio within the activity seems to stem partly from its history as an activity practiced largely by white males and also from general sexism in society.
Illustration: Jung Song

Mellon Grant funds tenure positions

Rose Woodbury November 10, 2011
Last June, Whitman was awarded a $644,000 grant from the Andrew J. Mellon Foundation that will allow eight faculty positions to be converted to tenure-track over a four-year period.
Illustration: Alex Bailey

Money a secondary concern when applying to be an RA

Rose Woodbury November 10, 2011
This year, 75 students applied to be RAs, a higher number than the usual 60-65 applicants. Resident Assistants get free room and board, but most students don't seem to be applying for the position primarily for the financial benefits.
Credit: Faith Bernstein

ASWC townhall meeting focuses on diversity concerns

Rose Woodbury October 27, 2011

When prospective students apply to Whitman, they are required to write a short essay addressing the question of diversity.  Yet  despite Whitman's focus on diversity,  some students remain concerned...

Illustration: MaryAnne Bowen

Whitties own guns, use them for sport

Rose Woodbury October 20, 2011
Because of the potential dangers of carrying—even legally—a gun, there is a strict no-gun policy at Whitman.
Credit: Allie Felt

Whitties with learning disabilities mentor elementary school students through art

Rose Woodbury October 13, 2011
Project Eye-to-Eye, a national organization that facilitates mentorship between adults and elementary school students with learning disabilities, is new to Whitman this fall. In the program, Whitties with learning disabilities are mentoring local fourth and fifth grade students with similar learning disabilities by creating art together.

Whitman students discuss employment opportunities, job market with alumni at networking event

Rose Woodbury October 6, 2011

To schmooze or not to schmooze: that is the question. Last Friday, Sept. 30, many current Whitties decided to meet with past Whitman grads to schmooze and network at the Alumni Networking Reception. With...

Illustration: Eddy Vazquez

Student group efforts to bring back free expression wall at a standstill

Rose Woodbury September 29, 2011
Last semester several students formed a group interested in reinstating the Free Expression Wall, a space where students could display their thoughts and opinions. The wall was made up of a piece of plywood that hung outside the main entrance of Olin Hall. It was removed in April of 2007.
Credit: cade beck

Students gain experience abroad, mature during gap year

Rose Woodbury September 22, 2011
Taking a gap year between high school and college has become increasingly common. Although there is no official poll that tracks the number of students who choose to take gap years nationwide, Whitman students who choose to take a year off seem to support this notion.

Whitman alumnus Scott Thompson lectures on first amendment issues

Rose Woodbury September 22, 2011
Today, Thursday, Sept. 22, Whitman alumnus Scott Thompson '05 is giving a lecture on the extent to which the U.S. government's role in encouraging moderate forms of Islam violates the first amendment.
Contributed by: Monica Simmons

WDA summer trip to Guatemala builds trust, gathers info

Rose Woodbury September 15, 2011
This summer, Whitman Direct Action (WDA) sent five students to Willywood, Guatemala to assess problems and needs in the community in hopes of returning to the same community next summer.

Donna Perry Jones on-board in Office of Fellowships and Grants

Rose Woodbury September 8, 2011
There's a new face in the Office of Fellowships and Grants this year. Donna Perry Jones has come on board as the administrative assistant to replace Karen Kinder, who retired at the end of last semester. Although she's new to the office, Jones has been a part of the Whitman community as both a student and as a staff member for over 16 years.
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