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Vol. CLVI, CIRCUIT
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Whitman Wire

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Whitman Wire

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Twinkies: A Retrospective

Hannah Bartman March 19, 2013
In November 2012, we bid farewell to the Twinkie. Hannah Bartman reports on the life and death of one of America's most talked-about snack foods.
Rachel Alexander '13, Editor-in-Chief.  Photo by Faith Bernstein.

Circuit 6 Letter from the Editor

Rachel Alexander March 18, 2013
Welcome to Issue 6 of the Circuit! Here's what we have in store for you.
Pearl Teeter.  Photos contributed by .

Whitman’s Oldest Living Alum: Pearl Virginia Teeter ’32

Libby Arnosti March 18, 2013
Pearl Virginia Teeter '32 is the oldest living Whitman alumna. Now 103 years old, her life was just as busy as her time at Whitman.
Magic: The Gathering––A Game's Origins and Influence at Whitman College

Magic: The Gathering––A Game’s Origins and Influence at Whitman College

Emma Dahl November 26, 2012
You may have heard of Magic: The Gathering, a widespread card game with roots at our very own alma mater. While its influence has spread far and wide, the gaming community remains strong at Whitman, in Walla Walla and in surrounding areas.

Meaningful Volunteer Experiences Require Thought

November 26, 2012
Finding a good place to follow your passion and share your talents is like looking for a job. You need to do some research about the place and package your skills and talents in ways that make it easy for folks to include you.

Whitman Refrigerator Portraits

Caitlin Bergman November 26, 2012
A refrigerator can tell you a lot about someone: their income, their dietary restrictions, their hobbies or even their alcohol tolerance.

Writing in the Wallowas: A Week with Fishtrap

November 26, 2012

This article was written by Ryann Savino '13. Driving along Wallowa Lake Highway, I wondered silently what the coming week would hold. To my right shone the choppy early morning surface of Wallowa Lake,...

Whitman and the Walla Walla Community

Rachel Alexander November 26, 2012

Whitman students have written volumes about the relationship between themselves and the rest of Walla Walla and have debated the existence and shape of the Whitman bubble for decades. We decided to...

Community members speak on relationship with Whitman students

Halley McCormick November 26, 2012

Whitman students have written volumes about the relationship between themselves and the rest of Walla Walla and have debated the existence and shape of the Whitman bubble for decades.  We decided to interview...

Circuit 5 Letter from the Editor

Allie Felt November 26, 2012
As the end of fall semester approaches, many of us start thinking about the world beyond Whitman.

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.
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