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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Notes on the Pio’s budgeting process

Rachel Alexander April 1, 2013

In response to student concerns about ASWC's preliminary budget for the 2013-14 school year, and specifically about the amount of funding given to The Pioneer, I would like to clarify several things about...

Unsung Heroes

Cindy Chang March 31, 2013

The past week was full of random, little tasks at work-I spent my week organizing case files, pulling notes of testimony, making exhibit lists, scanning in documents, dealing with prelims, etc.  It was...

Reflections on 2013 Urban Education Service Trip

Sayda Morales March 30, 2013
Over spring break, 12 Whitman students volunteered at Portland's Emerson Charter School. Columnist Sayda Morales reflects on her volunteer experience and how giving service meant receiving the service of opened minds and outlooks on various education systems.

I Still Love H.E.R.: Common and Extended Metaphor

Matt Raymond March 8, 2013
Matt Raymond explores the use of metaphor in music, asking the question, "Is metaphor an aspect of something writers might call “style”, or is it just something we do?"

The Fine Line Between Luck and Skills in Sports

Riley Foreman March 6, 2013
Hitting a home run in Major League Baseball is as easy as … well, something extremely difficult to accomplish. Most of those who are reading this article would do just as poorly as the author when attempting this feat.

Drew Raher’ticle

Tristan Gavin February 28, 2013
In a disappointing loss to Whitworth on Saturday, the Whitman men’s basketball team’s season came to an abrupt end. Whitworth has now won the conference tournament seven years in a row. Whitman has shown the ability to beat the Pirates in recent years, but again fell short of a conference title this year. Although all of the seniors will leave voids to be filled, none are larger than the void being left by Drew Raher.

Why Even Go to the Combine?

Dylan Snyder February 27, 2013
This week Lucas Oil Stadium hosts many top members of this year’s incoming NFL draft class for the NFL Combine. For those of you who are unaware, the combine is a series of physical and mental tests for the incoming players ranging from 40 yard dashes to position specific drills to interviews to IQ tests. It takes place over the course of several days every February and gives NFL coaches the chance to examine the new talent.

From Experiencing ACE’s to Acing Tests

Sayda Morales February 27, 2013
It is no wonder that Lincoln Alternative High School’s mascot is the phoenix. At Lincoln, the students and staff prove that from a sad and despairing place, someone stronger and brighter can rise. On Tuesday, Feb. 26 I attended a panel in which Principal Jim Sporleder, faculty, and a student from Lincoln spoke about their experiences.
In this case, I used a photo from a video recording of one of the shows I talked about.

Is There an Echo in Here?

Blair Hanley Frank February 27, 2013

You may be noticing something new and different about the Pioneer's website today, and it looks something like this: We're proud to announce that we're partnering with a New-York-based startup called...

Boobs Don’t Belong Here

Riley Foreman February 21, 2013
Put your imagination to rest if you are reading the latest Sports Illustrated issue. You won’t need it. The annual “Swimsuit Edition” released earlier this month showcases much more skin than suits. The coveted cover features Kate Upton posing in in a winter coat and bikini bottoms, with her swimsuit top quite obviously omitted. The unzipped jacket covers just enough for the photo to be PG-13, not quite R.

Sports: More Than Just a Jock’s Game

Riley Foreman February 21, 2013
Here’s a secret: professional sports aren’t all about the athletes anymore. Those nerds that your high school yearbook named “most likely to succeed” have finally found their niche in the world of sports. They might not be quarterbacks leading their teams to the Superbowl or pitching perfect games like Felix Hernandez, but their latest contributions are just as powerful within sports culture.

The tricks of time

Cindy Chang February 17, 2013

I can't believe it's been over a week since I've updated this!  it just shows how fast time flies. It's strange how you can be so busy, and yet so not at the same time.  I wasn't overwhelmed at work...

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