Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

This week in ASWC

Rand Biersdorff September 18, 2008

The Nominations Committee is seeking four new members responsible for nominating all of the salaried and appointed positions of ASWC. Members will advertise open positions, oversee the application process,...

This Week in Greek

Chase Cooper September 18, 2008

Tau Kappa Epsilon The TKE all-campus party is this Saturday, Sep. 20, from 9 p.m. until 12 a.m. On Oct. 3, the house will be organizing their biannual Red Cross Blood Drive in Jewett Main Lounge. Sign-ups...

Scrambles: A way to bond

Maggie Allen September 18, 2008

On the warm evening of Aug. 28, over 100 dirty but excited freshmen sang and hopped around in sleeping bags. By the time dinner and skit night was over, it was clear that each group had become close during...

How To: Go on an Outdoor Program Trip

Stefan DuBois September 18, 2008

Ice climbing.   Sea kayaking. Alpine touring. Whitewater kayaking. Telemark Skiing. Whether you've never heard of, tried, or not been able to stop thinking about activities as enticing as these, now...

Eco-internships: from classroom to the real world

Elise Otto September 18, 2008

Parrot Conservation in Fiji and Mill Creek Fish Passage Improvement are now classes at Whitman, through Environmental Studies 220 Environmental Internship. "The environmental internship consists of...

The year in review: a look back

Melissa Navarro May 1, 2008

They've happened here, there and everywhere. As the year draws to a close, the Pioneer reflects on the year's most newsworthy topics that sparked discussions on everything from national headlines to local...

Students receive prestigious awards

Molly Smith May 1, 2008

The number of fellowships, grants and scholarships received this year by Whitman juniors and seniors exceeded expectations. Record numbers of Whitman juniors and seniors were awarded prestigious Fulbright...

This week in greek…

Chase Cooper May 1, 2008

Sigma Chi: This past weekend the Sig pledges had a talent show at the Oddfellows home for their spring philanthropy event. On May 6 the chapter will honor its seniors at a special senior chapter. Also,...

Local GLBTQ youth culture explored

Gillian Frew May 1, 2008

When asked about the biggest surprise she encountered while researching her thesis on gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning (GLBTQ) youth in Walla Walla, senior Shea Healey said it was...

Letter to student body: in honor of Michael Quimpo—reflections from his family

May 1, 2008

Dear friends, We want to express our thanks to everyone we met, including the President and his lovely wife, the caring faculty and administrators, and the wonderful students. Our experience with you...

Spirituality room vandalized, items stolen

Matt Manley May 1, 2008

Over the weekend of April 18, the spiritual activities room in Prentiss hall was "abused," according to Coordinator of Religious and Spiritual Life Adam Kirtley. Several items were taken from the room,...

Student crushes vertebrae in climbing wall fall

Elsbeth Otto May 1, 2008

Only two days after the old Sherwood climbing wall closed for a year of construction, the wall saw one of the biggest accidents in its history. Monday evening, first-year Stephanie Foster fell 32 feet...

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