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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Campus Climate Survey Finds Students Believe in Global Warming

Marra Clay, Token Science Major April 1, 2016

After six weeks of surveying the Whitman College students, staff and faculty with the Campus Climate Survey, the College’s Administration announced that they can now confidently say that most students...

Photo by Tywen Kelly

Vote Smallpox for the End of Times!

April 1, 2016

There is a beauty in decay. Imagine an old barn, its roof sagging with moss, the red paint worn away by the elements. Now imagine that beauty, but for the entire world. This is the promise of smallpox...

ASWI passes silicon tax

Georgia Lyon April 1, 2016
The Associated Scientists of Whitman Institute are taking a stand against power structures that perpetuate elements of privilege within the field of science by passing a silicon tax to accompany their carbon tax.
Photos by Kaelie Rose

College Administration Uses Residence Hall Telephones to Spy on Students

North Bennett, The Funniest of the Funnies April 1, 2016

Student whistle-blowers have revealed that the Whitman College administration has been using dorm room telephones to spy on student interactions. Two student employees, who were hired by the college to...

Penroses Ghost Returns for Usual Centennial Visit

Penrose’s Ghost Returns for Usual Centennial Visit

April 1, 2016

On the evening of March 31 the ghost of Whitman’s third president, Stephen B. Penrose, returned to campus for his usual centennial visit. Surprised by the lack of enthusiasm that his visit garnered among...

Horoscope Time!

Clara Wheeler, staff writer April 1, 2016

Aries           March 21-April 19 An apple a day keeps the doctor away. So eat an apple. Keep eating apples. The doctors are coming for you.  Fruit is your only defense. Taurus         April...

Photo by Natalie Mutter

Campus Ducks to Receive Green Dot Training

North Bennett, Staff Reporter April 1, 2016

Following a recent uptick in student complaints, Associate Dean of Students Marbara Baxwell will administer Green Dot training to the famously horny waterfowl of Lakum Duckum. The ducks have been causing...

Photo by Anna Dawson

Hamilton Interest House Plots Musical Revolution

Georgia Lyon April 1, 2016
Commander of Barracks Tancy Navelli announced that an Interest House based on the musical Hamilton will be built in two years.

Canine-Specific Interest House Introduced to Residence Life for 2016-2017 School Year

Sara Platnick April 1, 2016
In response to a growing demand for puppies from students, a dog-only interest house has been added to the Interest House Community for the 2016-2017 school year.

Donald Drumpf Visits Whitman

April 1, 2016
Celebrity wrangler, “presidential candidate,” and professional Muppet impersonator Donald Drumpf visited Whitman’s campus last weekend.

Interfraternity Council Protests Pio Name Change at ASWC Senate

April 1, 2016
Seven dedicated members of Whitman’s fraternities banded together to protest the Pioneer name change at this week’s ASWC Senate meeting.

ASWC to pass resolution protesting imprisonment

Andy Monserud April 2, 2015

Nearly a week after being deposed by the forces of Divestment in a bloodless coup, ASWC Senate will vote tonight on a resolution condemning the student government-in-exile's imprisonment in Memorial Hall. ASWC...

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