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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Go On dance recital invites collaboration between guest artist, instructors, students

“Go On” dance recital invites collaboration between guest artist, instructors, students

Megan Hearst November 12, 2015

After months of hard work, the dance department’s annual recital, this year titled "Go On," has come to fruition. The process, which began with auditions in September, culminates in the performance at...

The crosswalk that many students use to cross Isaacs Avenue. Photo by Tywen Kelly.

Collisions between students, vehicles remain a common danger

Sara Platnick November 12, 2015
Two Whitman students were hit by a car while crossing Isaacs Halloween night
Professor Dobson (left) and Professor Paust (right)

Astro class cut despite popularity

Georgia Lyon November 12, 2015
One of Whitman’s most in-demand courses will not be offered this spring.
Photo by Keifer Nace.

Rick’s Boxing Club helping Walla Walla youth in new ways

November 8, 2015

Three nights a week, Rick Brown heads to his gym on Evans Avenue in College Place, where he coaches boxers ages eight and up.  At 71, Brown doesn't always have the easiest time, but he is a man on a mission. Brown...

Photo by Karissa Hampson

Divestment Silently Protests Trustee Meeting

Marra Clay, Publisher November 5, 2015

On Thursday November 5th, members of Divest Whitman placed signs in front of Memorial Building that individually address each trustee on Whitman College's Governing Board. The trustees are currently on...

Whitman on the Map: 3 International Students Trace Their Journey to a New Home

Whitman on the Map: 3 International Students Trace Their Journey to a New Home

Kamna Shastri, Feature Writer November 5, 2015
Three Whitman students trace their journey to Walla Walla.
Photo by Natalie Mutter.

North Hall continues tradition of Halloween frights for charity

Emma Cooper November 5, 2015
"But that is where I discovered that there is a simple and very satisfying joy in scaring the pants off of your friends and neighbors."
Photo by Natalie Mutter

Whitman swim makes splash in first conference competition

Alden Glass November 2, 2015

Last weekend, Whitman Swimming got off the blocks with the curtain raising NWC Sprint Pentathlon and Relay meets. With co-ed relays and non-traditional sprint events, these meets have a different competitive...

Rock Bottom: Why is Whitman Not Financially Accessible?

Rock Bottom: Why is Whitman Not Financially Accessible?

Lachlan Johnson and Sarah Cornett October 28, 2015
Whitman’s endowment is strong, and has grown significantly in recent years. So why does the college continue to struggle to provide access to middle- and low-income students?
Photo by Madaline Stevens

Art Department Provides Printmaking for Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Eric Anderson, Staff Writer October 28, 2015

Last Sunday, Walla Walla residents were invited to the Gesa Power House Theatre to partake in the town’s third annual Día de los Muertos celebration. During this event various community members, including...

Photo by Tywen Kelly

Talking about Guns

Hannah Bartman, Feature Editor October 28, 2015

Growing up in a suburb on the outskirts of LA County did not give me extensive immersion into the world of guns. My parent’s interest in the Quaker society and Zen meditation probably didn’t help much...

Photo by Keifer Nace

Young talent fills roles for women’s basketball

Mario Santos-Davidson, Staff reporter October 25, 2015

After a trip to the national title game in the 2013-2014 season, Whitman’s women’s basketball team had a tougher season last year, finishing fourth in the Northwest Conference and losing in the first...

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