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Vol. CLV, Issue 3
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

R.I.P. The Oakland Athletics: Greed Kills Culture

Garrett Schreiber and Sebastian Vera Cuevas October 3, 2024

Well, he did it. John Joseph Fisher has officially killed off the Oakland Athletics. What a dark, dark time for sports as a whole.  The Oakland Athletics played their last game in Oakland on Sept....

Is it a Fit? Or are they Just White and Skinny?

Is it a Fit? Or are they Just White and Skinny?

Ayat’arrahman Mahmoudi, Opinion Columnist October 3, 2024

Fashion, as an industry, has always been deeply intertwined with body ideals and race. As we witness the resurgence of Y2K fashion—low-rise jeans, tiny baby tees, slinky dresses—this trend is also...

What About “Whataboutisms”

Nohraine Rose Gaddi, Opinion Columnist October 3, 2024

In this ubiquitous era of the digital world, we are now much more consciously aware of the deep-rooted social issues that disrupt and impact our daily lives than ever. Important harmful societal issues,...

You're Failing By Design

You’re Failing By Design

Ayat’arrahman Mahmoudi, Opinion Columnist September 26, 2024

The American education system, long heralded as a pathway to opportunity and prosperity by people such as my immigrant parents, is and has been failing its students. This is particularly obvious in the...

The Falsity of Social Mobility

Nohraine Rose Gaddi, Opinion Columnist September 26, 2024

Let’s be honest here – no matter how hard you work on something in life, it will be impossible for you to reach the top if you weren’t born with a silver spoon or simply weren’t lucky enough.  Social...

The Political Rhetoric of Xenophobia

Kaela Babasin, Opinion Columnist September 26, 2024

It is no surprise that during the presidential debate on Sept. 10, 2024, Donald Trump engaged in racist rhetoric suggesting that Haitian immigrants were killing and eating pets in the city of Springfield,...

Whitman College’s Attendance Policy: A Barrier to Mental Health Inclusivity

Kaela Babasin, Opinion Columnist September 19, 2024

In a “culture of care and excellence in access,” Whitman College prides itself on its inclusionary practices and accessibility resources. Similar to most mental health “allies,” they embrace disabilities...

The Dangers of US Exceptionalism

The Dangers of US Exceptionalism

Nohraine Rose Gaddi, Opinion Columnist September 19, 2024

If you are from the United States, chances are you believe your country is the center of the world. I hate to break it to you, but it isn’t. U.S. Exceptionalism encapsulates the belief that the...

Overconsumption vs Underproduction: What Artists Owe Their Fans

Alisson Alerte, Opinion Columnist September 19, 2024

You’ve probably heard of Chappell Roan. Even if you don’t know her name, you most likely know her voice. With hits such as “Good Luck, Babe” and “Pink Pony Club,” it seems that right now, you...

Illustration by Mikayla Kelly

Behold! Olympic Women’s New Uniform: The Dishrag

Aya Mahmoudi, Opinion Columnist April 25, 2024

Nike’s new uniforms for women’s Olympic Track and Field are a disgrace. For anyone wondering what it looks like, it’s basically a women’s one-piece swimsuit cut disturbingly high at the bikini...

Illustration by Kai Bowen

Hyperpop vs. the Hipster

Lily Yost, Opinion Columnist April 25, 2024

News flash for all Swifties and fans of the 1975: your taste is unoriginal. Your musical palate is bland, and you're just like every other young adult. But be careful — if you enjoy music that’s...

The Caitlin Clark Effect

Garrett Schreiber, Opinion Columnist April 25, 2024

Caitlin Clark has been one of the most entertaining sports players to watch over the last two seasons. She fought hard two years in a row to bring herself and her Iowa teammates to the NCAA national championship...

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