“Life is now. It doesn't begin after you leave college. The issues we're facing aren't going to wait for us to grow up and a get a job. College-aged people are oftentimes on the frontlines and have to inspire society. That's our call and our responsibility as young people."
When football was cut in March of 1977, after a sudden decision by the board of trustees without any student input, Whitman lost more than just a sport.
Football was an important part of Whitman for nearly 80 years, although it was never consistently a winning team
In the 1950s, Whitman women had a curfew and a dress code. Men were not allowed past the Great Hall in Prentiss. Men either lived off-campus or in a fraternity after their first year. Women did...
This Month in Whitman History
How much has life at Whitman really changed in the last 10 years? In the last 50? To find out, The Pioneer traveled back in time: or maybe just to the Penrose Library archives:...
1. William O. Douglas '20
Douglas was sworn in as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice in 1939. With a term lasting 36 years, he is the longest-serving justice in the history of the Supreme Court.
For almost a century, the Greek system has played a prominent role in Whitman culture. Providing opportunities for social connections, leadership, philanthropy and fun, every Greek has stories to tell. Here are a few glimpses of Greek life from yesteryear.
Many Whitties consider themselves environmentally conscious. And with nationwide interest in Whitman increasing each year, being "green" can be a huge selling point. But is Whitman actually as green...
Nobody likes picking up garbage. But it's not a far cry to assume that a Whitman student, who attends a college that considers itself to be fairly environmentally friendly, would go out of his or her way...
Only 30 years ago, the concept of recycling would have bewildered many Whitman students. Today, as Associate to the President Jed Schwendiman can testify, that is emphatically not the case.
"The attitude...
Terrible poverty and satisfaction with life are not concepts typically associated with one another. But when senior Jenna Stearns visited a slum, or basti, in Jaipur, India, she was surprised to find that the women there seemed perfectly content.
At the beginning of her sophomore year, junior Alie Kussin-Shoptaw realized she would have to choose between majoring in psychology and studying abroad.
"One of the main reasons I came to Whitman was...
Nearly half of all Whitman students will study abroad for at least one semester at Whitman College, traditionally in their junior year. According to a 2008 study conducted by the Institute of International...
