Whitman Wire

Whitman students plan new options for spring break travel

Rebecca Bright • February 4, 2010

This year, Whitman leaders have planned and organized an array of spring break excursions, giving students the chance to share a week of outdoor adventures or service.

Spring break offers little rest for Whitman faculty

Hadley Jolley • February 4, 2010

Whitman professors plan to use spring break for research, competition, or time with family— anything but a beach vacation.

New Quiz Bowl team challenges, loses to profs

Hadley Jolley • December 8, 2009

Family weekend showdown between Whitman's Quiz bowl team and Whitman faculty members goes to the faculty.

Meditation Club promotes mindful lifestyle

kristencoverdale • December 6, 2009

Whitman's Namaste Meditation Club offers students a consistent chance to meditate on campus.

Ren Faire and reels: student group spotlights

kristencoverdale • December 6, 2009

Looking for a new hobby or interest to explore? Check out one of these clubs on campus.

Varsity Nordic: New name, same laughs

William Witwer • December 6, 2009

A new name, style and schedule give Varsity Nordic added consistency on campus.

WDA works with local immigrants

William Witwer • December 6, 2009

The Whitman Direct Action student group has been working to help marginalized groups through community development since 2005.

Slam Poetry Club battles it out in Los Angeles

helenjenne • December 6, 2009

The new Slam Poetry Club took seventh place at InkSlam 2009, a national slam poetry competition in Los Angeles.

Whitman’s liberal arts in focus

Hanna Ory • December 2, 2009

The Pioneer examines the past, present and future of a liberal arts philosophy at Whitman, including a comparison of how the implementation of Whitman's philosophy differs from other liberal arts colleges.

Changes in core curriculum lead to expansion of texts, broader focus

helenjenne • November 29, 2009

From core to encounters, Whitman first-years get a new taste of the equally maligned and beloved class.

Distribution classes uncover new interests

Hadley Jolley • November 29, 2009

Forced to take classes to fulfill their liberal art education, students often find the courses they dreaded turn out to be the courses they love.

Student role in academic decisions sparks debate

William Witwer • November 29, 2009

The Whitman Faculty has stressed recently that their control over academic matters must continue, but disagreement comes when students pop into that.