Whitman Greek Life under review
Kate Grumbles, News Editor
October 29, 2019
Just over one year after an Oct. 24, 2018 faculty meeting during which a motion to eliminate “single-sex social and residential organizations” was brought forward for discussion by Charles E. and Margery B. Anderson Endowed Professor of Humanities and Professor of Classics Dana Burgess, the pro...
First step towards composting at Whitman
Rylee Neville, News Reporter
October 28, 2019
Just last week, Whitman students generated 2,000 pounds of waste at Cleveland Commons. This number comes from a waste audit conducted by the Sustainability Office and Bon Appétit, who measured the compostable, post-production waste that arose from meal times. The waste audit was an initial ...
“Black Bodies that Matter”: Whitman alum starts conversations about race
Rosa Woolsey, News Reporter
October 28, 2019
This past Thursday, Oct. 24, in Olin Hall, Whitman alum Dr. James Garrison '04 addressed the significance applied to the black body with the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement and how art and culture can affect that perception in a talk titled “Black Bodies That Matter.” Julia Irelan...
Construction on Isaacs Ave affects local businesses
Rylee Neville, News Reporter
October 24, 2019
Since spring of last year, construction has consumed Isaacs Avenue, affecting multiple businesses and their customers. The City of Walla Walla is currently in the midst of working on infrastructure like utility replacements, roundabouts and better roads and sidewalks. In a Walla Walla Unio...
Whitman College joins amicus brief in support of DACA
Bhavesh Gulrajani, News Reporter
October 24, 2019
On Friday, Oct. 11, Whitman College President Kathleen Murray notified the community via email that Whitman College had joined an amicus brief in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for its upcoming case before the Supreme Court. In total, 165 colleges and universities signed this...
Walla Walla launches Neighborhood Engagement Program
Rylee Neville, News Reporter
October 19, 2019
On Thursday, Oct. 24, the City of Walla Walla will launch its new Neighborhood Engagement Program (NEP), led by Whitman senior Cameron Conner. The Neighborhood Engagement Program aims to bring Walla Walla neighborhoods closer together and spark conversations about the needs of each community. Af...
Whitman Clery Report released with crime statistics for 2018
Bhavesh Gulrajani, News Reporter
October 15, 2019
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Whitman College released the 2019 Annual Security Report, in accordance with the Clery Act. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, is a consumer protection law that requires the disclosure of campus crime policy and...
From the archives: Wire editor kidnapped
Louis Moench, News Reporter
October 14, 2019
The history of fraternities on Whitman campus goes way back — the first Greek organization on campus was established in 1913. National fraternities, such as Beta Theta Pi, have long been prominent institutions with many well-known members and sizable resources. Controversies surrounding their activities, how...
Seeing red: Responses to symbols of Whitman’s legacy sweep across campus
Lena Friedman, News Reporter
October 14, 2019
In the weeks leading up to Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day, responses to symbols of the Whitmans’ legacy have appeared around campus — with the Marcus Whitman statue, located at the intersection of Main Street and Boyer Avenue, as a focal point of contention. The responses included red pain...
North Hall finds new purpose
Rosa Woolsey, News Reporter
October 9, 2019
North Hall continues to be a generous source of rumor-spreading and fascination for Whitman students. After the hospital-turned-residence-hall was closed two years ago, it has found a new purpose as a drill location for the Walla Walla Fire Department. Nancy Tavelli, Associate Dean of Students an...
Elissa Brown: taking on campus sustainability
Kate Grumbles, News Editor
October 7, 2019
After former Campus Sustainability Coordinator Brandon Bishop’s departure last year, Whitman welcomed its third-ever campus sustainability coordinator in April of 2019 with the arrival of Elissa Brown. She holds the only full-time sustainability position at Whitman. The campus sustainability coordin...
How is vaping regulated at Whitman?
Bhavesh Gulrajani, News Reporter
October 7, 2019
Since mid-August, vaping has been characterized as an epidemic following a spike in vape-related lung disease cases. At this point, vaping has resulted in 18 deaths alongside 1,000+ reported illnesses. On Sept. 27, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee called for an emergency ban on flavored vape products, which could go int...
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