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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Photo by Caroline Ashford Arya.

“I Too Am Whitman” gives voice to marginalized students, identities

Missy Gerlach, Staff Reporter November 3, 2016

Stepping into the Stevens Gallery in Reid, one is faced with an interesting set of images and writings. To the left, pieces of poster paper are taped to the wall, each one with a short statement. To the...

“Noises Off” kicks off new season for Little Theatre

Eric Anderson, A&E Editor November 3, 2016

The Michael Frayn-penned farce, “Noises Off” will commence a new season of theatrical productions for the Little Theatre of Walla Walla, and it looks to start the season off with a bang. The play...

This From Cloudland opens at Harper Joy

This From Cloudland opens at Harper Joy

Michelle Foster, Staff Writer October 20, 2016

A boy’s head is stuck in a bear’s mouth, people speak of stealing free things and two lovers hold themselves hostage in “This From Cloudland,” an original piece written and directed by Whitman...

Photo by Caroline Ashford Arya

Instant Play Festival throws together a spectacular show

Eric Anderson, A&E Editor September 29, 2016

For the ninth year since its inception, the Instant Play Festival kicked off the 2016-2017 Whitman theatrical season in style, with students showcasing their hastily constructed and quality-made short...

Photo by Caroline Ashford Arya

Fort Walla Walla Museum debuts “Sewn Into History: A Century of Quilts” special exhibit

Eric Anderson, A&E Editor September 22, 2016

Interesting and unique historical artifacts are abound at the Fort Walla Walla Museum, which specializes in local specimens from the period preceding World War II. Perhaps the most compelling, however,...

Photo by Henry Honzel

Leslie Jamison and “The Empathy Exams” Spark Discussion on Campus

Michelle Foster, Staff Writer September 15, 2016

Whitman’s 2016 Summer Reading text, “The Empathy Exams,” has given students much to talk about over the past few weeks. In the book, author Leslie Jamison covers a wide range of topics including...

Photo by Missy Gerlach

Style Spotlight: Maeve Sloan

Eric Anderson, Staff Writer May 5, 2016
Lipstick, platform boots, bangs and a noticeable lack of colored clothing are a big part of Maeve's eclectic, region-inspired style.

Social Dance Club

Eric Anderson, Staff Writer April 14, 2016
Sometimes, you really just can't fight that urge to get up and dance. Fortunately, when that happens, there's a club tailor-made for you.
Photo contributed by Gregg Petcoff

Style Spotlight: Shannon Zander

Eric Anderson, Staff Writer March 10, 2016
Zander has become well known as "the one who always wears heels on 8 AM classes at Mondays."
Sheehan challenges Orientalism with Scenes and Types

Sheehan challenges Orientalism with “Scenes and Types”

Eric Anderson, Staff Writer February 11, 2016

Whitman sophomore William Monico had not attended any of the previous exhibitions in Olin Hall's Sheehan Gallery, but what he saw last Friday, at the reception for the Gallery's new "Scenes and Types"...

Photo by Madaline Stevens

Art Department Provides Printmaking for Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Eric Anderson, Staff Writer October 28, 2015

Last Sunday, Walla Walla residents were invited to the Gesa Power House Theatre to partake in the town’s third annual Día de los Muertos celebration. During this event various community members, including...

KWCW Show of the Week: The Cookie Dance

KWCW Show of the Week: The Cookie Dance

October 10, 2015

Listening to Gregory Schnorr's "The Cookie Dance with Chef Schnorgonoff," one might find themselves convinced that the KWCW station is equipped with a full fermenting refrigerator, a larder and a full...

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