Whitman Wire

Sexism: Apparently, Women Just Need to Stop Complaining

Hillary Smith • May 13, 2014

A recent article on Huffington Post addresses sexist advertisements. Specifically, it comments on SuitSupply's latest ad campaign that features a man dressed in a smart looking suit surrounded by dancing...

Senate Round Up May 5

Abby Seethoff • May 7, 2014

At the final senate meeting of the 2013-2014 school year, ASWC appointed several students to various committees and passed some bylaw amendments and a resolution. ASWC appointed Jaime Parades-Torres...

Congratulating the Pioneer and blue moon!

Abby Seethoff • May 2, 2014

Campus Media Organizations are a significant part of ASWC's undertakings; here, we'll take a moment to celebrate some of their achievements! blue moon just received the Silver Crown Award, a national...

Technology Does Not Welcome Women

Hillary Smith • May 2, 2014

A few weeks ago, an article entitled "Technology's Man Problem" was published in the New York Times. It chronicles the experiences of several women who worked or are working in technology, and the culture...

Senate Round Up April 20

Abby Seethoff • April 27, 2014

At the April 20 senate meeting, ASWC approved several nominations, passed some legislation, approved the 2014-2015 budget, and recognized GlobeMed as a Service Learning Organization (SLO).

Check your mail!

Abby Seethoff • April 21, 2014

Randomly selected students will be receiving handwritten letters.

Why are there fewer senior senators this semester?

Abby Seethoff • April 16, 2014

After Nilce Alvarez '14 resigned from her position as senior senator at the beginning of the semester, the Oversight Committee worked hard to try to fill the vacancy but ended up leaving it open. Oversight...

Tim Reed on the Presidential Search and College Budget

Abby Seethoff • April 15, 2014

Please enjoy this excerpt from an e-mail ASWC President Tim Reed sent to members of senate over spring break.

Being a Woman in Politics

Hillary Smith • April 15, 2014

Discussing how women in politics are still having to fight traditional gender roles.

Gender and Pay

Hillary Smith • April 14, 2014

Examining the gender pay gap that still exists in our country.

Senate Round Up April 6

Abby Seethoff • April 14, 2014

During its April 6 meeting, the ASWC Senate approved a finance request, recognized a club, and passed some legislation.

Three Questions, Nine Answers: The Finance Committee

Abby Seethoff • April 1, 2014

The Finance Committee is the main body charged with overseeing the allocation of funding for ASWC. Here, a trio of Finance Committee members shares their thoughts.