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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Photo by Emily Volpert

‘What I Be’ Project Aims to Empower Students

Emma Dahl February 6, 2014
This week, the Whitman Events Board, the Office of Admission and the Whitman Active Minds Club have brought a unique art and social justice project to campus called "What I Be."
Meditating with Sebastian Lowe

Meditating with Sebastian Lowe

James Kennedy January 30, 2014
Sebastian Lowe has been meditating since middle school, and since then the practice has served as an integral part of his identity.
The Ultimate A&E Holiday Entertainment Guide

The Ultimate A&E Holiday Entertainment Guide

James Kennedy December 12, 2013
Need gift ideas? Check out the first A&E Ultimate Holiday Entertainment Guide for your gift inspiration!
Local Arts Magazine Showcases Community

Local Arts Magazine Showcases Community

James Kennedy December 5, 2013
Locals Nicolai Carrera and Zach Winterton recently started online magazine, AH! CAPPELLA which showcases artists from the community. The Pioneer hangs out with Carrera and Winterton.
Photo by Rachael Barton

Junior Principle Player Exudes Passion for Violin

Emma Dahl November 21, 2013
When junior Ryan Jacobsen arrived on Whitman Campus he thought he was going to be a doctor. Music stayed in the forefront of his mind, however, and now he a declared music major, Jacobsen is taking off in the Music Department.

Soundtrack of My Life: Professor David Schmitz

Adam Heymann November 21, 2013
As professor of the History and Sociology of Rock 'n' Roll, history professor David Schmitz is familiar with a wide arrange of music. Schmitz sat down with The Pioneer to discuss the soundtrack to his life.
Getting Adventurous with Drunken City

Getting Adventurous with ‘Drunken City’

James Kennedy November 14, 2013
The Pioneer sits down with the leads and the director of Harper Joy's new play, Drunken City.
Nothing Blue about Blues Therapy Show

Nothing Blue about Blues Therapy Show

Adam Heymann November 7, 2013
Every Sunday night from 7 - 9 p.m. the dynamic duo of Ray “Bigdaddy” Hansen and Armand “The Doctor” Parada make KWCW the blusiest of radio stations. The Pioneer hangs out with them during one of their shows.
Sewing Play Together: Harper Joy Costume Department

Sewing Play Together: Harper Joy Costume Department

Adam Heymann October 31, 2013
A lot goes into a play and the costume department is a significant part behind it. Professor of Theatre, Robin Smasne and her costume crew help create the costumes that help create the play.
Whitmans Artifacts, Specimen Collections Reflect Areas History

Whitman’s Artifacts, Specimen Collections Reflect Area’s History

Emma Dahl October 23, 2013
Whitman is full of hidden treasures. Collections from around the world litter the school's archives and Maxey Museum for students and history buffs alike to enjoy.
Myth, Memory at Sheehan Gallery

Myth, Memory at Sheehan Gallery

James Kennedy October 17, 2013

On Oct. 14, Whitman College's Sheehan Gallery opened its latest exhibit, a reflection on the works of the local artist J. Frank Munns, who passed away last January. The exhibition process varies...

When Sex Gets in the Way of Story

When Sex Gets in the Way of Story

Aleida Fernandez October 10, 2013
Male and female leads are constantly at each other's throats with sexual tension. Why is that? And should they be?
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