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Vol. CLV, Issue 4
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Junior Eli Fournier

Athlete Spotlight: Eli Fournier

Susanna Williams, Staff Reporter November 25, 2018

This week’s athlete spotlight is junior Eli Fournier. Fournier was chosen for the athlete spotlight based on his efforts at the end of this fall season; Fournier ran a great race on Oct. 27 during the...

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Athlete Spotlight: Bryanna Schreiber

Susanna Williams, Staff Reporter November 9, 2018

This week’s Athlete Spotlight is Bryanna Schreiber, a goalkeeper on the Whitman College women’s soccer team. Schreiber is a psychology major graduating in 2020. Her focus is on mental health in the...

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Athlete Spotlight: Shiyang Fan

Jordan O'Roy, Sports Editor November 1, 2018

Senior women’s golf player, Shiyang Fan, is an environmental studies and anthropology combined major. This past week Fan was recognized by the Northwest Conference as a student athlete of the week....

Sierra Myers

Athlete Spotlight: Sierra Myers

Jaisa Swasey, Staff Reporter October 25, 2018

Sierra Myers is a senior varsity volleyball player. Myers’ experience differs greatly from teammates' as she has only played on the team for two years, including this year. Myers came to Whitman with...

Callahan assists men’s basketball in unconventional ways

Kyle Flannery February 12, 2015

Go to any Whitman Men's basketball game and you will rarely see senior Clay Callahan score, or even shoot for that matter. But what you will see him do are the intangibles, the little things that transcend...

Mering Wants More Coming Off Historic Win

Mering Wants More Coming Off Historic Win

Sarah Anderegg April 10, 2014
Despite losing his goggles earlier in the morning preliminaries, and seeding 6th, Mering was in a good place come the finals. “I was feeling pretty relaxed and confident. I knew that I had a good race in me. I didn’t know if I was going to execute perfectly, but I felt like I had it,” said Mering. Although the race wasn’t over until Mering touched the wall at 47.91 seconds, Collins, watching impatiently, was confident that her teammates would take home the title after just a few strokes.
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Profile: Senior cyclist, future chef David Hancock

Sylvie Luiten April 26, 2012
Senior cyclist David Hancock talks bikes, tennis and saddle sores.
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Whitman athlete of the week: Rachel Shober, first-year volleyball player

J. Staten Hudson October 21, 2009
As any volleyball player will tell you, one of the most important characteristics of a solid player is a solid head. Being able to cope with the pressure, weather the swings and remain emotionally stable in a tight game all comes with experience. But for first-year Rachel Shober, remaining calm in important situations is already second nature. Earning a consistent spot in the regular rotation, Shober has impressed her coaches and teammates with her ability to remain focused under pressure.

Whitman Athlete of the Week: Justin Hayashi

Andy Jobanek May 7, 2009

Each week, the sports staff will pick one Whitman athlete who performed exceptionally during the previous weekend. The distinction will be judged both on the individual's performance and his or her impact...

Whitman Athlete of the Week: Kendi Thomas

Andy Jobanek April 30, 2009

Each week, the sports staff will pick one Whitman athlete who performed exceptionally during the previous weekend. The distinction will be judged both on the individual's performance and his or her impact...

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Athlete of the Week: Cycling’s Nick Littman

Andy Jobanek April 23, 2009

Each week the sports staff will pick one Whitman athlete that performed exceptionally in the previous weekend's games. The distinction will be judged both on the individual's performance and their impact...

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Whitman Athlete of the Week: Dan Wilson

Andy Jobanek April 16, 2009

Each week the sports staff will pick one Whitman athlete that performed exceptionally in the previous weekend's games. The distinction will be judged both on the individual's performance and their impact...

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