Sexual violence transcends geographic, cultural and institutional boundaries and its impact is deeply felt within the Whitman community. To address this issue, Whitman relies heavily on the student-led...

For over 30 years, The Clery Act has mandated public and federally-funded private institutions across the United States to do three things: publicize their crime data and safety procedures, issue timely...

Photo by Chloe Collins Passed in 1972, Title IX formally prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex within institutions that receive federal funding. Title IX has been incredibly successful at increasing...

The Walla Walla Police Department (WWPD) has extensive resources for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. On Dec. 4, Administrative Sergeant Nick Loudermilk, Detectives Kristen...

Since breaking our biggest story about the Washington State Attorney General’s investigation into Whitman College, The Wire has received many survivor stories. Each account differs in location, time...

TW, the following article contains mentions of sexual assault and harrasment. Title IX, a federal civil rights law meant to prevent sexual discrimination, is designed to ensure a safe and equitable...

Between October 2016 and April 2017, 15 Whitman students reported unknowingly ingesting dissociative “date rape” drugs at various parties. These assaults, according to an email at the time from...

UPDATE -- 5:17 p.m., the Walla Walla Police Department has confirmed the discovery of additional remains near Pioneer Park. The area of the investigation remains closed, and residents have been asked to...

Whitman’s reddest tradition is the Red Cross Blood Drive, where members of the Whitman community can help contribute to crucial health initiatives. This year, the Blood Drive was held in collaboration...

“This… is the Walla Walla Valley’s only mall”  The statement comes from the long-defunct blog "Walla Walla Valley Daily Photo". The accompanying photo is a bleak one: a vast blue sky was...

Lowlights and thumping bass greeted students as they entered the basement of Reid Campus Center on Nov. 15, where the air was filled with a palpable energy as three bands took the stage to gather Whitman’s...

Voting for or against environmental ballot measures may be more complicated than many realize. Not only do such measures frequently involve complex or vaguely worded scientific concepts — e.g. “carbon...