Erfan Vaezpour, Science and Environment Writer
• December 12, 2024
Sexual violence transcends geographic, cultural and institutional boundaries and its impact is deeply felt within the Whitman community. To address this issue, Whitman relies heavily on the student-led...
As an entirely student-run news organization, The Wire recognizes the importance and gravity of addressing sensitive topics such as sexual violence. We believe it is our responsibility as student journalists...
For over 30 years, The Clery Act has mandated public and federally-funded private institutions across the United States to do three things: publicize their crime data and safety procedures, issue timely...
Isabel Mathy, Campus Life Writer
• December 12, 2024
Whitman is the target of a potential landmark lawsuit from the Washington Attorney General (AG). The use of landmarks has important legal context. According to the U.S. Court System, a landmark case is...
In 2015, Whitman College commissioned an external review of its Title IX policies and procedures to assess how effectively it was handling complaints of sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment....
Kaitlyn Salazar, Science and Environment Editor
• December 12, 2024
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Passed in 1972, Title IX formally prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex within institutions that receive federal funding. Title IX has been incredibly successful at increasing...
In 1947, Whitman College men staged a ‘We Hate Women Week’ in light of changes to the College’s sophisticated dress code and rising operating costs. Writings on this week of actions in The Pioneer–now...
The Walla Walla Police Department (WWPD) has extensive resources for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. On Dec. 4, Administrative Sergeant Nick Loudermilk, Detectives Kristen...
Since breaking our biggest story about the Washington State Attorney General’s investigation into Whitman College, The Wire has received many survivor stories. Each account differs in location, time...
TW, the following article contains mentions of sexual assault and harrasment.
Title IX, a federal civil rights law meant to prevent sexual discrimination, is designed to ensure a safe and equitable...
Between October 2016 and April 2017, 15 Whitman students reported unknowingly ingesting dissociative “date rape” drugs at various parties. These assaults, according to an email at the time from...
It is not a stretch to say that now more than ever is the greatest moment for student outcry and the power of students’ voices that Whitman College has ever laid witness to.
Over five months...
