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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Photo by Chloe Collins.

Science Stories: Bringing science to a studio near you

Tasha Hall, Campus Life Reporter October 27, 2022

One of the most important skills involved with being a scientist is the ability to effectively convey information to a general audience. All the big questions must be easily answered without convoluted...

Illustration by Holly VanVoorhis.

Crossfire: Girlboss; Slay, or Nay

Isabel Mathy and Chloe Hansen October 27, 2022

I'm Not A Girlboss; I'm Ontologically Evil - Kyle Mathy "Girlboss," typically associated with the likes of Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Taylor Swift and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is normally about women...

Photo by Liam McLaughlin.

Hot air balloons return (momentarily) to Walla Walla skies

Ben Kearney, News Reporter October 27, 2022

The 46th Walla Walla Balloon Stampede was planned to run Oct. 19–23. Due to unfortunate weather conditions, the event was canceled halfway through. Despite the abrupt ending, attendees enjoyed the...

Illustration by Keeli McKern.

The Impact of Marvel Studios

Tasha Hall, Campus Life Reporter October 20, 2022

Ask any fan of superhero movies for a recommendation, and they’ll probably direct you to a film by Marvel Studios, which has released more than 29 films since 2008 and eight television series since...

Illustration by Megan Suka.

WCAAUP calls attention to Walla Walla housing crisis

Ben Kearney, News Reporter October 20, 2022

Earlier this month, the Whitman College American Association of University Professors (WCAAUP) sent out a statement calling for a new benefits program. This new benefits program would aid faculty members...

Illustration by M Hu.

Ghost encounters of the Whittie kind

Keathley Pinney Brown, Feature Writer October 20, 2022

It's October — time for ghosts, ghouls and spirits to capture our minds and dwell in our stories once again. For some, the spooky season is nothing more than an excuse to dress up. For others, it carries...

Photo by Aidan Tribolet.

Return of the Fall Furr Ball

Sebastian Squire, News Reporter October 20, 2022

On Oct. 15, 2022, the Blue Mountain Humane Society (BMHS) held its annual Furr Ball event at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds. The Fall Furr Ball is a black-tie formal event which helps fund the organization's...

Photo by Sofia Del Fiol.

Culture and community: Whitman celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Alexa Grechishkin, Campus Life Reporter October 20, 2022

A collaborative event between the Intercultural Center (IC) and Whitman Events Board (WEB) celebrated Hispanic Heritage month with an evening brightened by lively music, dancing and delicious food....

Illustration by Eleanor Amer.

Air Bud enrolls at Whitman, no rules stating dog cannot

Ian Lewis, pusher of word limits October 20, 2022

In an announcement that shows that anything is “paw-sible,” the Office of Admission has confirmed that fictive sports dog Air Bud will be enrolling at Whitman. “Ruff ruff!” read the letter sent...

Illustration by Megan Suka.

Cross-Fire: Stay in or walk out?

Natalie Comerford and Bex Heimbrock October 5, 2022

Performative activism- Natalie Comerford A flier plastered on campus for the Oct. 4 abortion rights walk-out reads: “STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTEST. DO NOT LET YOUR VOICE BE SILENT.” Students...

Photo contributed by Wind Up Birds.

A gift and a burden: Students discuss creativity

Anna Shimkus, Feature Writer October 5, 2022

“I wish you always love and grief, because don’t you think that’s what drives your creative process?” — "Dialog" by Tigran Suchyan, Armenian singer-songwriter; courtesy of Marina Balasanyan In...

Photo by Sofia Del Fiol.

Whitman’s sand volleyball club serves instant campus success

Charlie Hunter, Campus Life Reporter October 5, 2022

Sand volleyball, anyone? Three days a week on the courts next to Stanton, the Whitman sand volleyball club meets to play. Created by students in the fall semester of 2021, the club was created to bring...

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