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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Early Birds

Adam Brayton October 31, 2012

While late nights and all-nighters seem to be the norm on campus, there is a sizable group of people on the flip-side of time management: they get up early to get work done.

Overlooked exhibits

Adam Brayton October 25, 2012

Whitman College owns a vast collection of all kinds of relics and artifacts, but much of it goes unseen by the student population.  This week, we take a look at these hidden gems.

Parents make waves

Adam Brayton October 18, 2012

As our folks pour into campus, we take a look at the role of of parents and parenthood on campus.

Being an Alum in Walla Walla

Adam Brayton October 11, 2012

For many Whitman graduates, Walla Walla goes from being their second home to their fixed residence. What reels alumni back to this city and keeps them here?

Night Hawks

Adam Brayton October 4, 2012
Whitman College is a campus that never sleeps, with many facilities and services open well into the night if not 24/7. Whether by choice or by vocation, people across campus operate on a nocturnal basis.

Walla Walla Raps

Adam Brayton September 27, 2012

At first glance, hip hop culture may seem underrepresented at Whitman and in Walla Walla. However, new opportunities and personal stories prove just the contrary: hip hop is everywhere.

Private High School vs. Public High School

Adam Brayton September 20, 2012

Whitman features students of all sorts of backgrounds, but one that often goes overlooked is one's educational background. There are those who went to public school and those that went to private school--but...

Working Out!

Adam Brayton September 13, 2012

Wondering what all these new fitness studios that have popped up over the summer are all about? Are Whitman students willing to pay money to join up? This week's feature section gives you a closer look.

At the Fair!

Adam Brayton September 6, 2012

The fair was in the air this Labor Day weekend, and also at the fairgrounds.  See how Whitman students experienced the annual Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days.

Summer reflections

Rachel Alexander August 23, 2012

When classes get out for the summer, Whitman students embark on a variety of adventures, from internships to travel to simply sitting at home and relaxing. Aside from close friends, however, few Whitties...

Senior profiles

Alyssa Fairbanks May 9, 2012

Rarely do Whitman students get the chance to hear about the innovative projects and newsworthy accomplishments of classmates beyond their immediate friend group. The Pioneer sat down with several graduating...

Consumer Conciousness

Alyssa Fairbanks April 26, 2012

This week Feature was inspired by a recent Seattle Times article: "Amazon a virtual no-show in hometown philanthropy." We sought to shed light on the interplay between big corporations and small local...

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