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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

How Whitman Gets its Art: The Art Advisory Committee

Sarah Cornett May 18, 2015

When students on campus returned from Summer Break this year, they were greeted by Frog Feet. Walking down the steps of Reid Campus Center, a red and yellow glass sculpture resembling amphibian appendages...

Senior Thesis Profiles

Natalie Berg May 18, 2015

Many seniors have spent this year researching and writing theses in their major. The Pioneer spoke to three of these seniors about their projects. Nate Higby - Sociology The Pioneer: Tell me about...

Kathy Murray’s Welcome Letter

May 18, 2015
Read incoming President Kathy Murray's welcome letter to the Whitman community.

Bob Carson Leaves 40 Year Legacy of Enthusiasm

Audrey Kelly May 18, 2015

Even when the current managing editor of The Pioneer and ASWC senator balked at the slope ahead of her, Bob Carson was unafraid. Granted he had years more of experience with sledding down sand dunes, but...

Sharing stories across generations

Sharing stories across generations

Natalie Berg October 10, 2014

One of my big projects this summer was to set up the Northwest News Network, a collaborative news-sharing project among college papers throughout the northwest. This was an interesting task- it involved...

The Book Reborn: Is Print Actually Dead?

The Book Reborn: Is Print Actually Dead?

Ben Caldwell May 15, 2014
You’ve heard it before, you’ll hear it again: the last 15 years have given rise to technologies that have changed almost every aspect of our daily lives.
Opportunities Abound If You Know Where to Look

Opportunities Abound If You Know Where to Look

Pamela London May 15, 2014
Senior Pam London reflects on the challenges that Whitman has presented during her four years and how those challenges have helped uncover previously unknown opportunities.
Off the Court: Basketball Seniors Reflect on Journey to NCAA Final Four

Off the Court: Basketball Seniors Reflect on Journey to NCAA Final Four

Marah Alindogan May 15, 2014
Seniors Marah Alindogan and Sarah Anderegg discuss their journey towards being on the Whitman women's basketball team, national runners-up and one of the most successful teams in school history.
Class of 2014 Senior Art Profiles

Class of 2014 Senior Art Profiles

James Kennedy May 15, 2014
Three seniors at Whitman will be heading down the creative path after graduation. The Pioneer caught up with each of them before they leave to discuss what they will miss about Whitman, their plans for the future and how their creativity will drive their careers.
Whitman Fosters Power of Beauty

Whitman Fosters Power of Beauty

May 15, 2014
Senior guest columnist Allison Bolgiano reflects on how Whitman has helped her realize the power of beauty.
Class of 2014 Student-Athlete Profiles

Class of 2014 Student-Athlete Profiles

Marah Alindogan May 15, 2014

Ethan Parrish Ultimate Frisbee "I started playing ultimate in high school. I absolutely loved it. I was actually recruited to play baseball at Whitman, and I played on the team freshman year before...

Class of 2014 Fellowships Profiles

Class of 2014 Fellowships Profiles

Helen Angell May 15, 2014
After graduation, some Whitman seniors will be heading all over the country and the world pursuing their goals with the help of fellowships. The Pioneer spoke with three students about the fellowships they received, the programs they will go on and what they will be doing in the near and distant future.
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