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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

27th Annual Wheelin’ Walla Walla Weekend races through downtown

27th Annual Wheelin’ Walla Walla Weekend races through downtown

Kasey Moulton, Editor-In-Chief September 14, 2023

  Eleven blocks of Main Street between N Park Street and N Sixth Avenue were closed to traffic on Saturday, Sept. 9 for the 27th Annual Wheelin' Walla Walla Weekend. Nearly 550 vehicles lined...

COVID-19 Cases Rise Following Summer Lull

Sebastian Squire, News Editor September 14, 2023

After a summer lull in the number of new COVID-19 infections, new variants of the virus have slowly started driving an increase in cases in the Walla Walla Valley and nationwide.  Dr. Daniel Kaminsky...

Breaking: Supreme Court overturns affirmative action in college admissions

Kasey Moulton, Editor-in-Chief July 1, 2023

On Thursday, June 29, the Supreme Court handed down a decision in Students For Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. The 6-2 decision struck down affirmative action and other...

Illustration by Amelia Ebling.

President Sarah Bolton prepares for her installation

Abby Malzewski, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2023

Only a few weeks before commencement of the class of 2023, Whitman is setting out to install its 15th president: President Sarah Bolton. In preparation for the installation weekend, President Bolton...

Photo contributed by Sadaat Momin Zada.

Whitman student creates new social media platform for college students

Natalie Comerford, News Reporter April 27, 2023

Recently, sophomore Sadaat Momin Zada launched a brand-new social media platform, Coho. On the app, users sign up with their college email to join an exclusive space for students from their college email...

May celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander heritage

Lily Yost, News Editor April 27, 2023

May marks Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month, a time to celebrate and honor the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders to American culture and society. The history of AAPI Month dates...

Proposal to add additional flight at the Walla Walla Airport

Proposal to add additional flight at the Walla Walla Airport

Sebastian Squire, News Reporter April 27, 2023

The Port of Walla Walla owns the Walla Walla Regional Airport and has been considering proposals to bring back an additional daily flight to Walla Walla. They cite the importance of attracting leisure...

JVMVL concert coming to College Place

Goldie Cameron, News Reporter April 27, 2023

Sounds of the People performed at Whitman for the Power & Privilege Symposium in February. On May 6, Sounds of the People will host their biggest event yet featuring local R&B Artist JVMVL. JVMVL...

2023 Rabinowtiz Award winners are announced

Sebastian Squire, News Reporter April 20, 2023

Since 2011, the Ben Rabinowitz Award has been given in honor of Whitman College President Tom Chronin to support projects that seek to promote compassion in medicine, politics or on-campus projects. The...

Photo contributed by Alanna Sherman.

Alanna Sherman awarded Newman Civic Fellowship for community projects

Nazaaha Penick, News Reporter April 20, 2023

Whitman junior and sociology major Alanna Sherman has been named a Newman Civic Fellow in recognition of her exceptional leadership and commitment to addressing social issues. This prestigious fellowship,...

Illustration by Payton Davies.

Whitman athletes talk about sports uniforms

Natalie Comerford, News Reporter April 20, 2023

Sports uniforms can have a big impact on how an athlete feels when they compete. It can also affect the team at large and how they play together. Differences in the construction of athletic and performance...

ASWC election results are in

Abby Malzewski, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2023

On April 15, the results of the highly-anticipated ASWC executive council elections were announced. Following a semester filled with multiple resignations and reorganization, the annual ASWC elections...

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