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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

‘Michael Clayton’

Mike Sado October 25, 2007

At once a condemning-if-familiar polemic against corporate America's treatment of the working man, "Michael Clayton" delves into the lives of the people who work for these monolithic entities and the ethical...

Intl Sweet Onion Film Festival Preview

Int’l Sweet Onion Film Festival Preview

Connor Guy October 25, 2007

The International Sweet Onion Film Festival starts tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 26) and will continue through the weekend. Tickets are free to Whitman and Walla Walla University students, although there is a...

Students make statement with political art show

Students make statement with political art show

Derek Thurber October 25, 2007

The Stevens Gallery in Reid Campus Center features student art, and this month there is a specific show displaying political art. "The political art show was inspired by an idea from Andrea Ramirez,...

‘Phil-zombies’ populate assistant professor Hanrahan’s lecture

Katie Combs October 25, 2007

"But how can we be sure that we aren't zombies?" It's a question that might not pop up in your everyday lectures, but students raised it immediately following Associate Professor of Psychology Rebecca...

‘Isn’t It Romantic’ challenges players

Laura Niman October 25, 2007

Romance is not necessarily the central theme of "Isn't It Romantic," the play that was performed in the Harper Joy Theatre during Family Weekend. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein,...

Controversial writer Rushdie to speak on Culture Wars Nov. 7

Controversial writer Rushdie to speak on ‘Culture Wars’ Nov. 7

Christina Russell October 18, 2007

World-renowned novelist Salman Rushdie will be delivering a lecture entitled "Culture Wars and the Importance of Free Speech" at Whitman next month. Rushdie, an Anglo-Indian novelist and essayist, is scheduled...

Visiting theater group chronicles life of ‘Albertine’ through flashbacks

Margaux Cameron October 18, 2007

Visiting theater group Théâtre de la Chandelle Verte performed an adapted version of the play "Albertine, en cinq temps," or "Albertine, in five times," by French-Canadian playwright Michel Tremblay...

Sheehans three new exhibits feature work by professors, Los Angeles artist

Sheehan’s three new exhibits feature work by professors, Los Angeles artist

Elise Otto October 18, 2007

A montage of three new exhibits now fills Sheehan Gallery. The featured exhibit, "not by everybody," consists of porcelain pieces by Los Angeles artist Michael Minelli. Minelli spoke during the gallery...

Whitties reflect on value, presence of TV

Whitties reflect on value, presence of TV

Rebecca Fish October 18, 2007

"TV is so convenient. It's always there; you just flip a switch, and…instant entertainment!" said Jordan Estes. According to a 2006 Nielson study, college students watch an average of 24.3...

Student brings 5 international films on democracy to campus

G.L.S. October 11, 2007

Our country is currently fighting a war in the name of democracy, spending money and losing lives. It seems like an especially appropriate time to ask: What is democracy? Why democracy? These are the questions...

‘The Breed’

Mike Sado October 10, 2007

There's a scene in John Frankenheimer's "Prophecy" that relays the shortcomings of the animal horror genre. In it, a family is sleeping in the woods until they are attacked by a puppet-like mutant bear....

‘In the Valley of Elah’

Autumn McCartan October 10, 2007

As the credits for "In the Valley of Elah" began to roll, I exited the theater with one thought on my mind: "How am I supposed to write a review about a movie I'm completely indifferent towards?" The plot...

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