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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Letter to the Editor

February 27, 2013

My thanks to The Pioneer and to [first-year] Jacqueline Rees-Mikula, who wrote the article about the Whitman Student Composers Concert in Chism Recital Hall on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, featuring new...

Letter to the Editor

February 7, 2013

To the Editor, The recent article about one-year sabbaticals may have given readers the impression that Professor Dana Burgess' current sabbatical left several classics majors without an advisor. As...

Letter to the editor: In defense of Oxford commas

March 11, 2012
As one who cares about punctuation, syntax, and clarity, I was disappointed to see The Pioneer alter my direct quote to remove a cherished comma.

Letter to the editor: Appreciation for Alberto G. Support

March 1, 2012
We are happy to hear that the Tenure Review Committee has found substantial reason to return to Professor Galindo's case, and are thankful for the continued student support regarding this issue.

Letter to the Editor: Alum offended by comments heard on KWCW

February 16, 2012
Driving from Seattle to visit, an alum is disappointed by a KWCW DJ's comments.

Letter to the Editor: Sexually fruitful relationships need not lead to divorce-ridden marriages

February 16, 2012
I am appalled by the uxorial hubris exhibited in the article 'Replacing communication with sex prepares us for divorce!' I'm surprised by the sophomoric claims made by last week's guest columnist.

Letter to the Editor: Homeless youth article reflects merits of Whitman students’ projects

February 16, 2012
Student's research does wonders for Walla Walla community.

Belated thank-you

November 7, 2011
I think I was too startled to say thank you, so I want to say "Thank you, Tree Climber, I don't think anyone at the UW would have done that!"

Check your irony at door

October 20, 2011
Last week, the Backpage published a twitter-themed piece degrading women and indigenous, LGBT, and black communities. I assume Adam Brayton intended to be ironic, but this does not alleviate his responsibility for publishing offensive material.

Humor Editor responds to ‘Check your irony at door’

Adam Brayton October 20, 2011

Dear Meghan, I would first like to let you know that your letter is well-received. I take what you say to heart and appreciate that you've come forward to give input where you saw fit. I would like...

Elimination of varsity football program did not result in fewer donations

October 20, 2011
The September 29 article by Pamela London, “Football controversy: Sudden end of declining program in 1977 vexes Whitman community," may have unintentionally left Pioneer readers with the misperception that Whitman's fundraising efforts have suffered long-term repercussions as a result of the closure of the varsity football program.

Letter to the Editor: Sociology professor clarifies Bridges’ role

September 22, 2011
The members of the Department of Sociology enjoyed reading Sam Chapman's article in the September 15 edition of The Pioneer, assuring Whitman students that we are in fact offering a full range of Sociology classes this semester, despite our personnel challenges of the past six months (challenges which are not really all that uncommon at our institution).
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