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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

July 21 yields conclusion to Harry Potter series: many answers to unresolved issues anticipated

Andrea Miller May 10, 2007

A week before Harry Potter's 17th birthday, the seventh book in the J.K. Rowling's series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," will be released to bookstores and libraries all over the world. Junior...

‘Spiderman 3’ bears complexities

Josh Boris May 10, 2007

The sequel. That reviled cow that pours money out of her teats. While sequels have a tendency to merely latch onto the success of their prequel and suck gullible moviegoers dry, successful franchises have...

‘Lucky You’ presents Las Vegas poker film with Drew Barrymore

Teal Greyhavens May 10, 2007

Las Vegas is a city created by the movies. In terms of the number of movies that have portrayed a city consciously (as opposed to say, Los Angeles, where all movies are set), it's second only to New York...

Duckfest showcases student, community works of art

Jamie Soukup May 10, 2007

Whitman College has been invaded by ducks. Wooden ducks, that is. As part of Whitman's seventh annual Duckfest, participants are invited to create a piece of duck art to be placed around campus. Stevens...

Choral Contest amuses, astounds

Choral Contest amuses, astounds

Janna Stone May 3, 2007

Whitman kicked off its 81st annual Choral Contest for charity with a diverse line-up of performances, ranging from sophisticated to down-right wacky. Giving the event a comic, Core-related spin, the...

Spectrum Dance Theater maximizes art exposure

Spectrum Dance Theater maximizes art exposure

Sally Hughes May 3, 2007

Spectrum Dance Theater performed three pieces from their repertoire in Cordiner Hall on Tuesday, April 24: "crowded murmurs…thoughts," "Quartet," and "Bhangra Fever." Senior Charlotte Pickett, a...

Walla Walla theater scene not limited to Whitman

Emily Beloof May 3, 2007

Walla Walla can feel like a small town, especially when it comes to arts such as theater and music. However, there are three venues in Walla Walla that offer theater performances for the community. This...

Blue Moon release party is megahit with ‘Menomena’

Dena Popova May 3, 2007

The Blue Moon staff members rummaged in Walla Walla dumpsters to provide the decorations for the release party of the 2007 edition of the magazine. Throughout the evening the staff kept the coffee warm,...

HJT finishes season with ‘Grand Night’

Ian Jagel May 3, 2007

"This isn't your grandma's Rodgers and Hammerstein!" said Kathleen Conry, guest choreographer of Harper Joy Theatre's last show of the year, "It's A Grand Night for Singing." Conry, guest choreographer...

Renaissance Faire promotes community collaboration

Renaissance Faire promotes community collaboration

Jamie Soukup May 3, 2007

On Saturday, April 28, Whitman College was transported back to the time of the Renaissance. A section of Boyer Avenue was closed and Memorial Lawn was sectioned off for Whitman College's 37th Annual...

‘Fuzz’

Teal Greyhavens May 3, 2007

One of the more impressive feats in recent years is that Nicolas Cage, after all he's done to us with movies like "National Treasure" and "Ghost Rider," has managed to remain a supremely likeable guy....

‘Hot Fuzz’

Josh Boris May 3, 2007

Back in 2004, Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright released a small cult film named "Shaun of the Dead." A quirky, comedic take on the zombie genre, "Shaun" succeeded as a parody not just because it made fun of...

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