Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Four Years of Residence

Four Years of Residence

Caitlin Bergman March 24, 2013

First-year rooms become a home away from home for most Whitman students––a chance to redecorate and create lifelong friendships. Though most Whitties only live in a particular room on campus for one...

Behind the Scenes of the One Acts

Behind the Scenes of the One Acts

cade beck March 20, 2013
Photographer cade beck takes us behind the scenes to show the process behind the One Act Play Festival.
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Elementary mentees visit campus

Faith Bernstein March 6, 2013

The annual Mentees to Campus Day brings over 150 elementary students from Walla Walla public schools to Reid Campus Center and side lawn for a carnival with their Whitman mentors.  The Whitman Mentor...

Composers Concert Features Student Work

Composers’ Concert Features Student Work

Skye Vander Laan February 27, 2013

Whitman's Composers' Concert took place in Chism Hall on Friday, Feb. 22.  The concert showcased the work of five student composers: Aleks Maricq, Erik Feldman, Ethan Maier, Aaron Stern and Will...

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Men’s Basketball NW Conference Finals

Marlena Sloss February 26, 2013

On Feb. 21, Whitman's men's basketball team won 90 - 78 their Northwest Conference Finals game against George Fox University.  Photographer Marlena Sloss brings us the photo slideshow below.  Two days...

Womens Basketball NW Conference Semi-Finals

Women’s Basketball NW Conference Semi-Finals

Halley McCormick February 26, 2013

On Feb. 21, Whitman's women's basketball team played a fierce game against Whitworth, eventually losing 54 - 55.  Photographer Halley McCormick brings us the highlights. [portfolio_slideshow]

Classics Feast

Classics Feast

Marlena Sloss February 20, 2013
Last Saturday, Feb. 16, friends and members of Classics Club and Eta Sigma Phi, an honorary Classics society prepared ancient Roman and Greek cuisine for those interested in learning more about ancient culture. Cheese, olive oil, hummus, olives, poached pears and pita bread were some of the highlights at the feast. Twenty-three people attended for this merry event.
Mens Tennis Dominates Willamette

Men’s Tennis Dominates Willamette

Halley McCormick February 19, 2013

The Whitman men's varsity tennis team reached its 91st consecutive regular season victory on February 16, 2013, playing both indoors at the Bratton Tennis Center and on Whitman's outdoor courts. Whitman...

New Martial Arts Club Promotes Fitness, Self-Defense

New Martial Arts Club Promotes Fitness, Self-Defense

Faith Bernstein February 14, 2013

The Martial Arts club is geared mainly towards Taekwondo, a Korean martial art. The structure of meetings follows traditional Taekwondo classes, practicing forms as well as sparring. Club member Austin...

Tall Heights Musical Duo Shares Original Song

Tall Heights Musical Duo Shares Original Song

Faith Bernstein February 10, 2013
In just two and a half years, Tim Harrington and Paul Wright have transitioned from playing for spare coins to headlining shows and winning praise from the folk music scene for their album and EP. Their band Tall Heights gave a special Coffeehouse performance at Whitman on Saturday, Feb. 9.
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.s Legacy

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy

Skye Vander Laan January 22, 2013
The annual candlelit peace march down Main Street to commemorate the life and message of Martin Luther King, Jr., drew about fifty Whitman and Walla Walla community members this year on Monday, Jan. 21.
Sybarite5 play at the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival

Sybarite5 play at the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival

Faith Bernstein January 21, 2013

Sybarite5, a critically acclaimed strings quintet played at the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival this past weekend. The group regularly plays an eclectic mix of music consisting of different genres,...

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