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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Gay marriage is conservative

Alex Potter September 25, 2009
Many conservatives may be offended by the suggestion and many liberals may be dubious at best, but indeed gay marriage ought to be a conservative cause.

Jewish community in Walla Walla should not be overlooked

Letter to the Editor September 24, 2009

Editor: As everyone who has read Tzvetan Todorov's book "The Conquest of America"  knows, if you go looking for an answer that you want, you're not likely to find a different answer to your question. In...

Whitmania: what’s behind the smiles?

rensike September 24, 2009

I will never forget my first night at  Whitman because a girl who worked at Bright's said to me, "Welcome to Whitman! You will learn to love it!" After a pause, she continued with  a wink, "If you don't...

The true cost of Wash. initiative I-1033

Russ Caditz-Peck September 24, 2009

No one enjoys paying taxes. Giving money away is hard, especially if you're not certain about the cause. But as a Washington resident, do not be fooled by Tim Eyman's latest anti-tax initiative, I-1033:...

“A More Perfect Union”: change built into Constitution

Gary Wang September 24, 2009

America isn't just a land, a particular group of people or a set of institutions. It's also a set of ideals demanding realization. President Obama has repeatedly emphasized the phrase "a more perfect union,"...

Whitman fraternity rush dispels greek stereotypes

joeykern September 24, 2009

At 11:50 a.m., I'm out of history and it's about time. The sun wrenches sweat from my brow as I haul my books across Ankeny. My stomach aches with unremitting fury, post-history class munchies no doubt,...

Breaking the Bubble: service is manly

Matt Manley September 20, 2009

Dear Men of Whitman College, This column is addressed to you. Last spring, I was tasked with recruiting eight to  ten Whitman volunteers for one of Blue Mountain Habitat for Humanity's weekly build...

Heeeere kitty kitty: Snow Leopard

Blair Hanley Frank September 20, 2009

Score: 4.5/5 ducks Pros: Fast, lightweight, a great value. Cons: Most improvements won't immediately be available due to lack of hardware support. When Microsoft or Apple releases a new operating...

Conservatism more than its Republican embarrassments

Alex Potter September 15, 2009

If you haven't noticed yet, it isn't a good time to call yourself a conservative in America. I don't make this statement for superficial reasons, like Republicans aren't in power anymore, but because...

Let’s talk Twitter

Blair Hanley Frank September 15, 2009

I'll come right out and say it: Twitter is weird. The very idea that you would want to broadcast your life in 140-character bursts appears to be rather absurd. That's just the thing: Twitter isn't for...

The right-wing takedown of Van Jones

Lisa Curtis September 15, 2009

The forced resignation of Green Jobs czar Van Jones over Labor Day weekend was orchestrated by an angry talk show host who twisted half-truths to turn one of the environmental movement's greatest heroes...

White lies: the cost of impressing friends

Gary Wang September 15, 2009

We (present company definitely included) have created a special category between false statements that matter and those that don't. We automatically exhale our "White Lies" like smoke from cigarettes. So...

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