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Whitman players (light blue) and George Fox contend for the ball. Photos by Lizzett Zaragoza.

Men’s Soccer Maintains Powerhouse Status Atop NWC

Ashley Sontay Tzun , Sports Reporter November 7, 2025

Undefeated and leading the Northwest Conference on Saturday, Nov. 1, the Whitman men’s soccer team stepped onto James Hayner Field to compete against rival George Fox — and they made sure their top-dog...

Whitman Pickleball Competes in First Intercollegiate Tournament

Lukas Antes, Sports Reporter November 7, 2025

Whitman students sent pickleballs flying at The Flying Pickle — a pickleball sports center in Meridian, Idaho — on the weekend of Oct. 25-26 in the Intercollegiate Idaho Semifinals. Pickleball members...

NBA Rocked by Gambling, Mafia Ties in Federal Crackdown 

Kai Alexander, Sports Reporter November 7, 2025

What began as whispers in Las Vegas sportsbooks exploded Thursday, Oct. 23 into one of the biggest scandals in modern sports history. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry...

Battle of The Whits: Whitman Soccer Teams face Whitworth

Nicholas Baker, Sports Reporter October 31, 2025

Whitman's soccer teams stepped up to the challenge to face the Whitworth Pirates in the “Battle of the Whits” on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The men’s team competed on their home turf, earning a 3-1 victory,...

Four Key Stories for the 2025-26 NBA Season

Kai Alexander, Sports Reporter October 31, 2025

As the NBA tips off its latest campaign, the league enters a season brimming with intrigue, rising talent and shifting power dynamics. Here’s a look at four key stories set to define the 2025-26 NBA...

Photo by Marlow Cuseo.

Volleyball Hosts Whitworth, NWC Heats Up

Ashley Sontay Tzun , Sports Reporter October 31, 2025

Excitement, rivalry and explosiveness took place inside the Sherwood Athletic Center volleyball court during “The Battle of the Whits” between the Whitman Blues and Whitworth Pirates on Oct. 21, 2025....

Dancing Through Life: Z-Fit Offers Exercise and Fun

Lukas Antes, Sports Reporter October 24, 2025

The beat goes on and on and on at Whitman’s Z-Fit club, where booming music and high-energy dancing catch the eyes of passersby every Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. During these club meetings, students...

Illustration by Mar Tachek.

Opening Ice: NHL’s Start in Focus

Nicholas Baker, Sports Reporter October 24, 2025

The 2025-26 NHL season is underway, and it has not disappointed. With exciting offseason moves shaking up some of the teams and record-breaking contract extensions, the season is off to an action-packed...

Fall Sports Midseason Recap 

Kai Alexander, Sports Reporter October 24, 2025

As fall competition reaches its midway point, Whitman College’s athletic programs have delivered a mix of triumphs, grit and promise across every sport. From dominant showings on the links to thrilling...

Inside the Work of Whitman Athletics’ Unsung Heroes  

Kai Alexander, Sports Reporter October 17, 2025

At Whitman College, the success of student-athletes doesn’t begin or end on the court — it starts in the weight room and training center. Behind every sprint, swing and serve, there’s a team of dedicated...

Photos by Lizzett Zaragoza.

Newcomers Impress for Cross Country at Whitman Open

Lukas Antes, Sports Reporter October 17, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 4, less than a mile away from campus at the Veterans Memorial Golf Course, Whitman cross country runners took off to cheers from supporters around the course. Against heavy-hitting Division...

Illustration by Mar Tachek.

Whitman Tennis Puts NWC on Notice At ITA Tournament

Nicholas Baker, Sports Reporter October 17, 2025

Whitman's men’s and women's tennis teams thinned out the competition at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division III North West Regional Championship from Sept. 19 to Sept. 21, setting the...

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