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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Beyoncé not very welcome at Antony show

Andrew Hall March 5, 2009

I wasn't really sure what to expect with a performance from Antony and the Johnsons. The androgynous English-Irish, New York-based singer-songwriter: whose otherworldly, vibrato-heavy voice is among the...

Cristine Tennant (‘10) picks out a plaid shirt at Walla Wallas Goodwill store Credit: Klein

Students find affordable treasures at Goodwill

Sara Levy March 5, 2009
Where do you go if you want to find twin cowboy outfits, a reversible 80s style ski-jacket, and a red corduroy blazer? These are all items currently in the possession of first year Erik Lyon, and they all came from Goodwill. “I've worn a jacket that I've gotten at Goodwill to two of my High School Winter Formals…and a Goodwill Tie," Lyon said. “Since things are cheaper there, you can buy things you wouldn't normally buy. You can go out on a limb." First-year Simi Singh shops at Goodwill because she feels that the store is in concordance with the vibe of Whitman College.

ASWC Monday Night Film Series makes going out to the movies more like staying in

Rebecca MacFife March 5, 2009

Although Kimball Theater may not have the same smell of buttery popcorn or a long line of previews before each showing like a traditional cinema, it still tries to offer the same social atmosphere of sitting...

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Walla Walla restaurant ‘Pho Sho’ serves quality food at reasonable prices

Elana Congress March 5, 2009
My first exposure to pho, a type of Vietnamese noodle soup, was at Pho Sho, Walla Walla's only Vietnamese pho shop. I enjoyed it tremendously. The meal was reasonably priced and of high quality. My friends and I agreed that the food was delicious.

‘Knowing’ is half the battle for director Alex Proyas

Mike Sado March 5, 2009

Alex Proyas is not a filmmaker known to churn out one film after the other, year after year. In fact, his latest project –– "Knowing" –– was a labor of love that took four years to rewrite,...

Kegan partners with Cartwright for Web series ‘Dry Creek’

Alethea Buchal March 5, 2009

Benjamin Kegan was born to do film. Since 2004, he has created numerous films and television pilots including "Betrayal in a Briefcase," which won best drama in the 2004 Chicago Youth Media Festival,...

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Who knew these buttons could be so creepy?

Becquer Medak-Seguin March 5, 2009

There is something inherently creepy about Tim Burton's brand of stop-motion animation. Lanky, rag-doll caricatures with unsettling smiles are psychologically much more twisted than the ineffectual...

Art for sake of art

Iris Alden March 5, 2009

Nearly two years ago, Walla Walla artist Squire Broel contacted other local artists with the prospect forming of a cooperative gallery. With the commitment of five other members and an office space located...

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Awareness, activism on domestic abuse needed after celeb fight

Cindy Chen February 26, 2009
A dark shadow was cast over the 51st Annual Grammys due to the conspicuous absence of two nominees: Chris Brown and Rihanna. The couple had been dating for over a year but was going through a rough patch which culminated in an incident of domestic violence, leaving Rihanna bruised and battered and Brown facing domestic violence felony charges.
Janet Byerly, 50, leads her students in Jazzercise. Credit: Wheeler

New location inspires community to Jazzercise

Sara Levy February 26, 2009

I consider myself to be a pretty active person, but I must admit I underestimated Jazzercise.   Having received a flyer in my campus mailbox detailing the new location on Main Street, I inquired about...

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‘Best-kept secret’ in rap comes to Whitman

Libby Watkins February 26, 2009

It seems as if "rap's best-kept secret" is no longer a secret at Whitman College. Houston underground hip-hop artist Devin the Dude is performing at Whitman this Saturday, Feb. 28, at 9 p.m. in...

Swanking it up with the Sirens

C.J. Wisler February 26, 2009

Combining musical talent, style and passion, the Sirens of Swank: Whitman's only all-female a capella ensemble: are preparing for a new musical semester with the addition of new songs, new events and new...

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