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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman’s unexpected visitor: Pan the Raccoon

Lizzie Porter-Roth September 18, 2008

Students have been getting a bit of a surprise the last few weeks. "My house was 'attacked' by a raccoon tonight," senior Mike Sado began in an e-mail. "It followed my housemate as she was coming from...

Walla Walla Sweet Onions Parade

Cindy Chen September 18, 2008

Although Walla Walla is already known for its sweet onions, the recent addition of onion sculptures on Main Street aims to bring together the art and agriculture of the city. "The inspiration for this...

Community service at Whitman with the Co-op

Lyndsey Wilson September 18, 2008

The residents of the Community Service House have more than just mealtimes and bathrooms in common–– they share an active passion for volunteering. As part of the larger Interest House Community, these...

Record low admittance rate

Record low admittance rate

Hanna Ory September 18, 2008

From class presidents to team captains and editors to Eagle Scouts, the Whitman class of 2012 has more to it than just the many extra bodies you see crowding the campus. This fall the community welcomed...

Senior accused of drug, child porn posession

Senior accused of drug, child porn posession

Gillian Frew and Kim Sommers September 18, 2008

When junior Margaux Cameron was house hunting at the start of last semester, the student who placed a listserv ad for a single seemed helpful and friendly. "He posted a listing on the listserv saying...

College presidents petition to lower drinking age to 18

Shannon Buckham September 18, 2008

"Philosophically, people would question why, if you can do so many things, can't you do [drink alcohol]," said Rich Jacks, Director of Counseling. Many would agree he has a point: at 18, individuals are...

Whitman commemorates 9/11 through film showing

Heather Nichols-Haining September 18, 2008

This Sep. 11, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religion and General Studies Roger Miles and Assistant Professor of Religion Melissa Wilcox opted to commemorate the terrorist attacks on New York's World Trade...

Construction workers injured

Construction workers injured

Becquer Medak-Seguin September 18, 2008

At least two construction workers working on Sherwood Athletic Center were injured in an accident on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 10. Station 2 of the Walla Walla Fire Department responded to the...

Alcohol-related student arrest interrupts BSU dance

Gillian Frew September 18, 2008

An incident at the annual Black Student Union dance last Friday, Sep. 12, resulted in the arrest of a first-year student on alcohol-related charges. Housed in the Reid Campus Center Ballroom, the...

Higher numbers for fall recruitment

Higher numbers for fall recruitment

Mariko Helm September 18, 2008

Recruitment occurs every fall and spring and provides students with the chance to meet members of the fraternities and sororities on campus. Through scheduled events, first-year students get a chance...

Professors book appeals to new audience

Professor’s book appeals to new audience

Jocelyn Richard September 18, 2008

As a Whitman professor and avid climber, Kevin Pogue's enthusiasm for the City of Rocks reaches both in and out of the classroom. His new book, "Etched in Stone: The Geology of City of Rocks National Reserve...

Whitman only U.S. college to stream Al Jazeera English

Becquer Medak-Seguin September 18, 2008

Earlier this month, Whitman College became the first undergraduate institution in the United States to begin streaming live video of the English version of the Arabic news station, Al Jazeera. The idea...

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