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Casino Prom wins big

Amelia Leach, Campus Life Reporter April 27, 2023

With the hard work of the Whitman Events Board (WEB) and the enthusiasm of the student body, Casino Prom, the extravagant culmination of spirit week, hit the jackpot.  Sophomore Shantényka Thompson,...

Students reflect on how Whitman’s president stays active on campus

Tenzin Uden, Campus Life Reporter April 27, 2023

Have you ever not seen President Bolton at any campus event? Whitman's newest president has quickly gained a reputation for seemingly being everywhere on campus at once, whether it be at a Harper Joy show...

Planning the presidential installation

Sam Patterson, Campus Life Reporter April 27, 2023

The time has come to officially welcome Whitman College’s new president. On Friday, April 28 at 5:00 pm, Sarah Bolton will formally start her tenure through the customary presidential installation. The...

Disaster! gives Whitties disco fever

“Disaster!” gives Whitties disco fever

Alexa Grechishkin, Campus Life Reporter April 27, 2023

Whitman Musical Theater Project’s production of "Disaster!" transported audience members into a zany casino adventure that wove through the ensemble cast’s romances, secrets and fears. The musical...

The renaissance of the Renaissance Faire

The renaissance of the Renaissance Faire

Tasha Hall, Campus Life Reporter April 27, 2023

The Renaissance Faire returned to Whitman College on Sautrday, April 22, 2023. Popular across the nation, Renaissance Faires are a unique source of entertainment with a very specific niche, especially...

Alpha Phifa raises money for Planned Parenthood

Tasha Hall, Campus Life Reporter April 20, 2023

“It doesn’t have to be a big difference, but at least some difference.”  Junior Clarisse Yee, President of the Beta Phi chapter of Alpha Phi, hit the mark with this statement for the Alpha Phifa...

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WWU’s ICantori choir showcases stunning new work

Amelia Leach, Campus Life Reporter April 20, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11, Walla Walla University’s (WWU) choir, ICantori, put on a concert called “A Sense of Place” in the Melvin K. West Fine Arts Center auditorium. The first half of the concert...

Women’s Lacrosse picks up steam

Sam Patterson, Campus Life Reporter April 20, 2023

Lacrosse’s domain may be less widespread than some other major American sports, but it takes a whole lot of skill and courage to play. Players charge up and down the field yielding metal sticks, and...

Illustration by Alicia Buchter.

 Tuning in to senior music majors: seniors reflect on spring recitals

Alexa Grechishkin, Campus Life Reporter April 20, 2023

Blossoming trees, baby ducklings and senior thesis preparations mark the start of spring at Whitman. Eager to show off what they’ve accomplished during their four years at the college, students conduct...

Whitman celebrates 25th annual Undergraduate Conference

Whitman celebrates 25th annual Undergraduate Conference

Tenzin Uden, Campus Life Reporter April 20, 2023

On April 11, the 25th annual Whitman Undergraduate Conference (WUC) took over campus with demonstrations of student research projects in their respective fields of interest.  Administrative Assistant...

Frisbee’s Onion Fest takes over campus

Frisbee’s Onion Fest takes over campus

Sam Patterson, Campus Life Reporter April 13, 2023

If you walked through campus sometime between April 8 and April 9, you probably witnessed pure chaos. People were yelling at each other, sprinting back and forth and hucking discs through the air. Rumor...

Illustration by Hayden Garner

Passover at Whitman

Amelia Leach, Campus Life Reporter April 13, 2023

Passover, a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt, took place this year from April 5 through 13. For many Whitman students, this holiday is a time of community...

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