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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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.

A Thanksgiving break guide from The Pioneer

Hanna Ory November 18, 2009

Thanksgiving break is upon us, offering a full 10 days to temporarily escape the mayhem known to take over campus as finals approach. While many students use this time to catch up on school work and prepare...

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Top 5 things to do in Walla Walla over break

Hanna Ory November 18, 2009
For all those who plan to stay on campus for Thanksgiving, here's the Pioneer's list of five things to do in town during your week off.
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Yummy holiday recipes to enjoy over Thanksgiving break

kristencoverdale November 16, 2009
Considering Thanksgiving's focus on eating, Pio feature reporter Kristen Coverdale offers three recipes to try during your indulgences this break.

Whitman students’ favorite holiday traditions

helenjenne November 13, 2009
Whitman nails into its students the concept of subjectivity and in the case of holiday traditions, that education holds true.

Movies I like that you should like also

William Witwer November 13, 2009
Along with added time to read, Thanksgiving break also offers extra time to watch classic movies. Here's Pioneer Feature Reporter William Witwer's movie picks.
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What to read this year

Hadley Jolley November 13, 2009
With ten days away from school ahead, students might finally have the time to pick up a book to read for leisure. Here's Pioneer Feature reporter Hadley Jolley's recommendations for such books.
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Coping with crunch time: study and sleep habits at Whitman investigated

Hanna Ory November 11, 2009
The Pioneer surveyed 400 members of the Whitman student body and nearly all of them go less than eight hours of sleep per night Surprised? Probably not.
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Goodnight Moon: Better sleep tied to better grades

helenjenne November 10, 2009
Only a select few can pull all-nighters and not see any ill-effects academically. Chances are you're not one of them.

Realistic study tips for a realistic academic life

William Witwer November 9, 2009
There are a lot study tips out there, very few of them actually worthwhile. Here are some study tips from the Pioneer that will benefit a real college student.
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Forty-eight hours without sleep: A personal account

kristencoverdale November 9, 2009
Pioneer reporter Kristen Coverdale recounts her experience going forty-eight hours without sleep during finals week last spring.

Study myths exposed

Hadley Jolley November 9, 2009
Find out the truths behind several study myths among including studying in bed, when to pull all-nighters and how much information can be retained after midnight.
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