Whitman Wire

Through jobs in town, students connect with Walla Walla

amychapman • April 15, 2010

Students working in Walla Walla gain fresh insight into the community, defying stereotypes from both sides of the town/college divide.

Whitman professors span town, college communities

Hadley Jolley • April 15, 2010

As members of the Whitman campus and residents of Walla Walla, professors have a place in both communities.

Walla Walla natives at home at Whitman

Becky Nevin • April 15, 2010

Whitman students originally from Walla Walla are relatively rare, yet offer a unique cross-community view of college and town life.

Job hunting in a recession: An optimistic outlook

amychapman • April 8, 2010

Although the job market seems ominous, Whitman students find ways make a living and pursue passions after college.

Fighting hunger in Walla Walla

Rachel Alexander • April 8, 2010

An illustrated look at the people and organizations combating hunger in Walla Walla.

Walla Walla economy powers through recession

Rebecca Bright • April 8, 2010

Despite the threat of an economic slump, Walla Walla has weathered the recession with greater success than many neighboring towns and cities.

Students face stress of higher tuition, work-study cuts

marybethmurray • April 8, 2010

With tuition increasing again next year and many work-study hours cut in half, students face additional financial fears.

Despite recession, local food banks prosper

Hadley Jolley • April 8, 2010

Extra layoffs or fewer hours at work have forced some Walla Walla residents to seek assistance from food banks for the first time. Despite the recession, local food banks have received higher donations of food and money than in years past.

Whittie siblings find camaraderie, not competition

Becky Nevin • April 1, 2010

The multi-generational groups of siblings attending Whitman find ways to stay in touch, while keeping their separate identities.

Double the fun for twins at Whitman

Rebecca Bright • April 1, 2010

For the few sets of twins who attend Whitman together, partnership, not rivalry, defines college life.

For many twins, splitting up is best

marybethmurray • April 1, 2010

Most Whitman twins have separated from their other half to attend college, taking the opportunity to create a fresh, independent identity.

Dragfest festivities defy gender norms

Hadley Jolley • March 11, 2010

Last Saturday, the Coalition Against Homophobia hosted Dragfest, a dance party that encouraged students to question established conceptions of gender in a festive, open environment.