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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Whitman Wire

Learning Walla Walla Requires Walking

November 26, 2012
You want to know what's happening in the Valley? Try hitting a different convenience store, espresso stand, lunch counter, grocery store or gas station each week and take some time to shoot the breeze with the people behind the counter and in line.

November & December Circuit Horoscopes

Elena Aragon November 26, 2012
Sagittarius: Fond memories of Thanksgiving will quickly turn frightening when the ghost of your turkey dinner begins haunting your dreams.
Out of the ASHes: A Lost Bible, Two Bikes and the Real-Life Applications of Creeping

Out of the ASHes: A Lost Bible, Two Bikes and the Real-Life Applications of Creeping

Aleida Fernandez November 26, 2012
On an unusually warm Sunday night in mid-September of this year, I sat down for dinner at one of Olive’s outdoor tables with two friends and an almost complete stranger.
Photo by Rachel Alexander.

Powwow Behind Bars: Reconnection Under Unlikely Circumstances

Rachel Alexander November 26, 2012
A stretch of gravel no man’s land, which marks the boundary between those who have the freedom to leave this place at the end of the day and those who must stay here, for months, years or life. I belong in the first category; my friend, whom I’m going to see for the first time in over a decade, belongs to the second.
Holiday Movie Season Promises Passion, Blood and Adventure

Holiday Movie Season Promises Passion, Blood and Adventure

Nathan Fisher November 26, 2012

The holidays are fast approaching––oh yeah, finals too––so here's a quick peek at some movies we can look forward to seeing now through winter break. Actually, two big blockbusters have already...

Photo by Halley McCormick.

Farming an Endowment: Whitman Landholdings Support Wind Turbines, Education

Allison Work November 26, 2012
The drive east along Highway 12 from the Tri-Cities back towards Walla Walla and the Whitman campus rarely fails to amaze me. At the left turn by Wallula Gap, I stare west at the vast expanse of land carved out by the ancient Missoula floods, captured by the exposed magnificence of the land in all its contours and forms and patterns.

High School Athlete Profile: Cheyenne Schoen, DeSales Swimmer

Halley McCormick November 26, 2012

DeSales High School senior Cheyenne Schoen talks swimming and future ambitions with charming confidence and a bright smile. With just four years of competitive swimming under her belt, Schoen has excelled...

Hootenannies build community in Waitsburg, Walla Walla

Adam Brayton November 26, 2012
hoot·en·an·ny (n.): 1. an Appalachian colloquialism that was used in early twentieth century America as a placeholder name to refer to things whose names were forgotten or unknown. 2. An informal musical session at which folk singers and instrumentalists perform for their own enjoyment.

A Look Into the Life of Rhonda, Prentiss Dining Hall’s Omelette Chef

Serena Runyan November 26, 2012
Rhonda, famous maker of omelets, has become an iconic figure of the Whitman College community. We decided to sit down with her and learn about the woman behind the breakfast.

Circuit Quiz: What Missionary Are You?

Lachlan Johnson November 26, 2012
Are you a regular Missionary, or a sub-variety from Outer Space? Take our quiz and find out.

Whitman Students Leave Meaningful Impact on Community

November 26, 2012
Whitman students should consider community involvement because it's training for life outside the bubble and because Walla Walla and environs needs your youth, smarts and enthusiasm.
Illustration: Ruth Hwang

How well do campus resources prepare students for life after Whitman?

Rachel Alexander May 9, 2012

Before I set off for Whitman, my parents sat down to give me some good old-fashioned advice. After all the usual concerns about studying hard and making good use of my time in college, they turned...

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