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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Empowering voices with anti-racist pedagogy

Heleana Backus, A&E Reporter October 29, 2020

In the latest event in Whitman’s academic theme, Race, Health and Violence, author and award-winning educator Felicia Rose Chavez asked faculty and staff a fundamental question: “Why do you workshop...

Illustration by Kiara Paninos.

Whitman students and TikTok: The pop culture report

Mo Dow, A&E Reporter October 29, 2020

In a socially distant world, many people are turning to social media for connection and community-building. In recent months, young people have been turning to the video sharing and editing app TikTok....

Illustration by Kiara Paninos.

College theatre beyond the Whitman bubble

Jaime Fields, A&E Reporter October 22, 2020

Although it can be easy for students to get stuck in the “Whitman bubble” when it comes to theatre, Walla Walla has many opportunities to get out and consume theatre — including at its two other...

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Flagging down ideas: Walla Walla Public Library hosts contest to design new city flag

Mo Dow, A&E Reporter October 22, 2020

The City of Walla Walla is getting a new flag, but its design will be created and chosen by the public. The Public Library is hosting the flag design contest with submissions closing on Oct. 19. Although...

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Lighting and sound design workshop encourages aspiring theatre technicians

Heleana Backus, A&E Reporter October 22, 2020

Although lighting designer Jessica Buttery and sound designer Paul Fowler could not work on a Harper Joy Theater production this semester, both designers chose to lead a virtual Lighting and Sound Design...

Upcoming event: Lighting and sound design workshop will explore professional world of theatre tech

Renny Acheson, A&E Editor October 15, 2020

Explore the dynamic world of light and sound in theatre with a Lighting and Sound Design workshop on Friday, Oct. 16 from 5-6:30 pm. Harper Joy Theatre will host lighting designer Jess Buttery and sound...

Photo contributed by Michael Ensminger.

Gleason Bauer’s Moment Workshop explores the dynamics of space

Jaime Fields, A&E Reporter October 15, 2020

Although mainstage shows are the most visible, students at Whitman create theatre in a variety of ways, from classes to clubs to workshops. Gleason Bauer creates and educates about theatre as well as on...

Illustration by Kiara Paninos.

Varsity Nordic: Creating laughs in different locations

Mo Dow, A&E Reporter October 15, 2020

Varsity Nordic, known colloquially as V-Nord, is Whitman’s resident improv troupe, and they’ve been hit hard by the pandemic and the shift to online schooling. Members of the troupe have been struggling...

Illustration by Elie Flanagan.

“Violet” in review: Is Lana Del Rey a poet? 

Heleana Backus, A&E Reporter October 15, 2020

If you imagine a book of poetry written by a heartbroken, sentient butterfly, you have a pretty good feel for Lana Del Rey’s first book of poetry, “Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass.” The collection,...

Illustration by Elie Flanagan.

“Siempre, Luis” spoiler-review: Tracing the life of Luis Miranda

Mo Dow, A&E Reporter October 8, 2020

An older man lies in a hospital bed, his eyes slowly flickering open as a doctor’s blue gloved hands hover over his chest. This is the opening scene to the new HBO documentary “Siempre, Luis” which...

Dance minors celebrate movement on Zoom

Jaime Fields, A&E Reporter October 8, 2020

Although Whitman College is not a dance school, there are still a good number of Whitman students who are involved with dance on campus, be it by taking dance classes, pursuing a dance minor or being involved...

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ArtSquared showcases and supports local artists in virtual art sale

Heleana Backus, A&E Reporter October 8, 2020

In April, Walla Walla arts organization ArtWalla dropped off 8 6-inch-by-6-inch white squares on the doorsteps of 125 local artists. In their 8th annual ArtSquared fundraiser from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2, ArtWalla...

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