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Vol. CLVI, Issue 1
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Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

The Problem Wasn’t Using ChatGPT––It Was the Email You Sent When Caught

The Problem Wasn’t Using ChatGPT––It Was the Email You Sent When Caught

Meghan Kearney, Real Bot February 6, 2025

“Dear Professor, I am so sorry that I was using ChatGPT. [Insert mental health excuse]. It will never happen again.” It’s the third week of the semester, and you’ve already gotten an...

Universities urge Kindergarteners to start building resumes

Universities urge Kindergarteners to start building resumes

Olivia Banuelos, Admissions Officer February 6, 2025

Top universities across the United States reveal a new caliber for the admissions process after requiring more field experience prerequisites on top of an outstanding academic performance and extracurriculars....

The Devious Practices of the Farm and Pharma Industries

The Devious Practices of the Farm and Pharma Industries

Nohraine Rose Gaddi, Opinion Columnist February 6, 2025

If you love starting your day with a scrumptious bowl of Cheerios or religiously binge on Oreos and Doritos, you might want to start reconsidering your choices — because those dainty sources of pleasure...

Walla Walla County Firefighters’ Involvement in California Wildfire Response

Walla Walla County Firefighters’ Involvement in California Wildfire Response

Danny Pottharst, News Reporter February 6, 2025

Walla Walla County firefighters recently deployed to support response efforts for the Southern California wildfires, which have ravaged the Los Angeles County region since Jan. 7. Nearly 20 firefighters...

Studio Series Brings Stunning Contemporary Dance to Campus

Studio Series Brings Stunning Contemporary Dance to Campus

Isabel Mathy, Campus Life Reporter February 6, 2025

For 11 years, Whitman's Studio Series has been bringing experimental dance to the stage for students and community members to enjoy. This year, the series featured three different pieces: "SHIFT"...

Let Them Eat Cleve

Let Them Eat Cleve

Zachary Peterson, Feature Writer February 6, 2025

When I initially toured Whitman during the summer of my senior year, I remember being taken aback by how good the food at Cleveland was. I had a bowl of poke and a couple of pieces of sushi from Global....

What is Postmodernism?

What is Postmodernism?

Chloé Williams, News Reporter February 6, 2025

Postmodern art aesthetics have skyrocketed in popularity within the last three years. Weirdcore, Liminal Spaces, Vaporwave — these are aesthetics which use grain-ridden, strangely familiar images...

Goodbye Gas, Hello Lithium: Are EVs the Future?

Goodbye Gas, Hello Lithium: Are EVs the Future?

Kaitlyn Salazar, Science and Environment Editor February 6, 2025

On Dec. 16, 2024, Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC) announced that two electric vehicles (EVs) will soon be available on campus for students to rent by the hour.  Co-Chair of the ASWC...

Injuries, injunctions and juries: a guide to justice in Intramural sports

Injuries, injunctions and juries: a guide to justice in Intramural sports

Nick Pecora, High School Basketball Referee February 6, 2025

Have you ever struck out in kickball? Has it ever taken 45 minutes to start a 20-minute game? Have you ever been yelled at by an idiot? Intramural sports can have all sorts of pitfalls and shitballs,...

Welcoming the Year of the Snake

Welcoming the Year of the Snake

Lucy Walker, Campus Life Reporter February 6, 2025

This year, Lunar New Year on campus was met with festive garlands strung, the smell of food streaming in from the kitchen and students gathering in celebration of the Lunar New Year on campus. At the...

Hundreds March for Immigrant Rights in Downtown Walla Walla

Hundreds March for Immigrant Rights in Downtown Walla Walla

Danny Pottharst and Chloé Williams February 3, 2025

A march for immigrant rights drew hundreds in downtown Walla Walla. At 2 p.m., attendees gathered at the Walla Walla Plaza holding signs and Mexican and American flags.   Protestors marched from the...

Rep. Baumgartner Meets with Whitman Students, Pres. Bolton

Rep. Baumgartner Meets with Whitman Students, Pres. Bolton

Kaitlyn Salazar, Science and Environment Editor January 29, 2025

On Tuesday, Jan. 28, a small group of Whitman College students met with Rep. Michael Baumgartner to discuss higher education, climate change, foreign affairs and more. The WA District 5 Congressman...

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