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Vol. CLV, Issue 4
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Photo by Natalie Mutter

Expressions through Movement – Photo Essay

Natalie Mutter, Photography Editor December 5, 2017

The practice of dance presents itself in a multitude of forms of expression. Delving into the root of this expression requires an exploration of movement initiation and generation. The dance practice...

Students Demand Sexual Misconduct Prevention at Trustee Meeting

Students Demand Sexual Misconduct Prevention at Trustee Meeting

Sarah Cornett, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2016

Editors note: this article was updated on May 5 to reflect developments since last Friday's interruption. Please see the concluding section to read about these developments. “Your silence is...

Bil McCafferty, Firstyear. 
"The need for women to shave - if they don't have time to, they still should be able to wear shorts."

Voices of the Community // Issue 10

November 12, 2015

Karissa Hampson polls the community with the question, "If you could do away with a silly social convention, which would it be and why?"

Candlelight vigil honors Linfield College student

Candlelight vigil honors Linfield College student

Halley McCormick November 17, 2014

At 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, students, staff, and Walla Walla community members gathered on the steps of Memorial Hall for a candlelight vigil. Over seventy people convened to show support for...

Photo by Marra Clay.

Main Street Studio Presents Acoustic Night

Aleida Fernandez November 15, 2014
Last night Main Street Studios presented Acoustic Night featuring Tim Atlas, Haley Heyndericks and Walla Walla's own Kory Nagler. All proceeds from the night went to the Artist Residency.
Sophomore Annie Want with a mattress in Prentiss Dining Hall. Photo by Marra Clay.

Carry That Weight demands action on sexual assault

Lachlan Johnson October 30, 2014

Activists from Feminists Advocating Change and Empowerment (FACE) carried a dorm mattress around Whitman's campus as part of the Carry That Weight national day of action on Wednesday, Oct. 29. They joined...

'Blue': Perspective on the Process of An Art Major Thesis

‘Blue’: Perspective on the Process of An Art Major Thesis

Alecia Lindsay May 15, 2014
Senior studio art major Alecia Lindsay discusses the process of creating her senior art thesis, entitled 'Blue.'
Triathlon and Field Day

Triathlon and Field Day

Annabelle Marcovici May 8, 2014
Whitman's Annual Spring Triathlon was held on the morning of May 3 this year, beginning at the Harvey Pool. Participants signed up as an individual or as a team and had to complete a 500 yard swim, 10 mile bike and a 5 k run.
The Student Body

The Student Body

Marra Clay April 1, 2014
Whitman's active- this isn't a secret. With my fresh first year perspective, I still meander around campus, jaw dropped in awe of both the physical and intellectual talents of my peers.
'Art Outside the Box' Features Artwork from Whitman Staff

‘Art Outside the Box’ Features Artwork from Whitman Staff

Annabelle Marcovici March 30, 2014
From March 25-30 during an event called "Art Outside the Box," the main floor of Penrose library featured 45 works of art by staff members at Whitman College.
Students Celebrate Love on Valentines Day

Students Celebrate Love on Valentines Day

Annabelle Marcovici March 5, 2014
Photographer Annabelle Marcovici documents how Whitman students celebrated love on Valentines day this year. Among the students profiled, Marcovici profiles students from the Spring Break Community Service Trips who are selling Valentines Day cards to fundraise for their trips in March.
2013-2014 Global Studies Symposium Features International Scholars to Discuss Global Phenomenon 'Work'

2013-2014 Global Studies Symposium Features International Scholars to Discuss Global Phenomenon ‘Work’

Alyssa Goard February 26, 2014
This past Saturday, February 22, The 2014 Global Studies Symposium brought together international scholars to discuss "work" as a global phenomenon.
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