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Vol. CLVII
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Illustration by Lucas Pinaire.

Is Veganism Really the Answer?

June Thackray, Feature Writer May 1, 2026

On the week of April 19th-26th, the Environmental interest house (also called the Outhouse) celebrated Earth Day by putting on a vegan week, urging students to try out an animal product-free diet.  As...

Illustration by Mar Tachek.

Turning Up the Volume in Walla Walla

Allie Fredrickson, Feature Writer April 24, 2026

From the KWCW radio station, to local bands producing sick beats or to our very own music faculty keeping music alive, Whitman and Walla Walla has a thick tapestry of music talent. Our very own Love...

Illustration by Eva Mangahas.

The Intersection of Art and Activism

June Thackray, Feature Writer April 17, 2026

From painting to music and more, art has played a vital role in political movements for decades, providing a platform for expression and a method for spreading awareness. On campus, Whitman students put...

Illustration by Natalie Rhim.

Exploring Faith at Whitman

June Thackray, Feature Writer March 13, 2026

As a small liberal arts college, Whitman prides itself on bringing together diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For religious students at Whitman, its secular nature is both a benefit and drawback. It...

Illustration by Mar Tachek.

Gen Z and the Cost of Growing Up

Allie Fredrickson, Feature Writer March 6, 2026

When talking to older generations about their financial situations when they were young, it can feel unbelievable. A grandparent talks at the dinner table about saving up for their entire college education...

Illustration by Sylvie King.

The Road to Reentry

June Thackray, Feature Writer February 27, 2026

Imagine you’re waiting in line at a checkout counter and the person in front of you is struggling to pay for their groceries. They can’t seem to understand how tap to pay works. They’re 30-something,...

5 Walla Walla Residents Talk ICE

5 Walla Walla Residents Talk ICE

Riley Cooper, Feature Editor February 6, 2026

One of the key components of President Trump’s policy agenda has been immigration reform. White House data indicates that the United States experienced net negative migration in 2025 for the first time...

Illustration by Sylvie King.

The World Past 26.2

Zach Peterson, Feature Writer December 12, 2025

For most of us mere mortals the idea of running 26.2 continuous miles is herculean. However, for more and more runners the classic marathon is simply not far enough. This has led to the advent of the “ultra-marathon”,...

Illustration by Sylvie King.

Why is there Protein in my Popcorn?

June Thackray, Feature Writer November 21, 2025

Have you ever craved a tasty, creamy scoop of cookie dough ice cream… with extra protein? If you buy a container of Protein Pints ice cream at your local Safeway, you could have just that! And not only...

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