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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

$400 million endowment explored

Alyssa Fairbanks April 19, 2012

Whitman's $400 million endowment remains a mystery to many students. This week Feature delved into the substance behind the numbers; attempting to understand where the money comes from and what initiatives...

Harvesting profits

Alyssa Fairbanks April 12, 2012

Wine and onions foster a local economy centered on specialty products.

Spring day tripping

Alyssa Fairbanks April 5, 2012
Spring in Walla Walla offers the chance for a mid-semester adventure.

Recognizing Reusers

The Editors March 11, 2012

Resourceful Whitman students mesh creativity and green ethics to find innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Wanted: male volunteers

Alyssa Fairbanks March 1, 2012

Why is community service on campus largely dominated by female students?

Now is the Time

Alyssa Fairbanks February 23, 2012

Fundraising campaign supports expansion of experiential learning and international emphasis.

Religion confronts secular present

Alyssa Fairbanks February 16, 2012

Founder's Day prompts discussion of religious life and the history of secularization at Whitman College.

Questioning tenure

Kelsey Kennedy February 9, 2012

Feature takes a critical look at student concerns over recent hiring and promotion decisions.

Starting in January

Kelsey Kennedy February 2, 2012

The newest crop of Jan-starts arrived on campus early last month. This week, the most recent additions to the class of 2015 discuss their transition to college.

Illustration: Julie Peterson

Reflections from Whitties abroad

Alyssa Fairbanks January 26, 2012

Recent study abroad returnees share stories and eye-opening experiences through photos and memories.

What’s the price of unpaid student internships?

Alyssa Fairbanks December 8, 2011
Students discuss the pros and cons of unpaid summer internships

Whitman talks politics

Kelsey Kennedy December 1, 2011

With the first primary vote in a little over a month, Whitties offer opinions on the current slew of presidential Republican candidates and incumbent Barack Obama. From "info-tainment" in the style of...

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