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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Men edge, Women fall to Linfield

Andy Jobanek March 7, 2009

For the men's team, Linfield represented a challenge. For the women, Linfield was a chance to prove their clout within conference. By the end of Friday, each team proved something. The Whitman men proved...

Baseball home games canceled due to rain

Andy Jobanek March 6, 2009

The four baseball games against Puget Sound scheduled for March 7-8 have been canceled due to chances of rain. Forecasts of wintry conditions with highs in the low 40s, strong gusts of winds and a 50 percent...

The Fortnight of Preparation

Whitman Tennis Team March 6, 2009

Hey fans, friends, athletes, Whitman community, and general populous! Welcome to the Whitman Mens Tennis Team Blog, hopefully we can keep you updated with the team via various authors and perspectives...

Credit: Varonin

THROUGH THEIR EYES: the starting pitcher

Noah Moskat March 5, 2009

When a pitcher winds up and throws: his jaw hard-set, his eyes bearing down on the opponent, his instant burst from stillness to rearing back and firing: it brings to mind the image of a gunslinger from...

A group of runners jog together in Walla Walla. Heather Hakes started a jogging club in Walla Walla to offer support for joggers, making it easier to sustain a pace. Credit: Klein

YMCA jogging club offers ‘support group’ to runners

Shannon Buckham March 5, 2009

When life gets a little hectic, it might be time to go running. At Whitman, physical activity is a common thing for many students. Finding the motivation to get out and actually participate in that physical...

Elise Otto, ‘11, is the No. 4 rated singles player in the west region after her win at the ITA Northwest Fall Championship. Credit: Kim

Whitman Athlete of the Week: Elise Otto

Andy Jobanek March 5, 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...

Competing at a variety of singles and doubles seeds, Divneet Kaur, ‘10, will be a key contributor behind singles No. 1 Elise Otto, 11. Credit: Jacobson

Game of the week: women’s tennis v. Linfield

Rachel Hoar March 5, 2009

Linfield carries a 102-match conference winning streak into their game against Whitman this weekend. Linfield has won the past seven conference championships, and is one of the two undefeated teams...

Stephen Phillips, ‘09, on Brett Axelrod, ‘09: “Brett is a pretty intense guy. He is definitely dedicated to things he really wants. Hes a really loyal friend and a really good goalkeeper. I hope he makes something. Credit: Kim

Chasing the dream: soccer pair go to England

Jamie Soukup March 5, 2009
Unlike many Whitman students hitting the road next week for spring break, when seniors Brett Axelrod and Stephen Phillips leave campus, their “vacations" will be anything but relaxing. Last season's two soccer captains will be spending the two-week break in England, training with different British soccer teams, as a first step to a potential professional career. On the trip, Axelrod and Phillips will stay in Newcastle Town, near Manchester. They will train with three teams: Newcastle Town Football Club, a semi-pro team, Crewe Alexandra, a professional team and Stoke City Football Club, an English Premier League team. The Premier League is the top-ranked league in Britain and arguably the best soccer league in the world.

TheFullCourtPress: World Baseball Classic begins

Andy Jobanek and Billy Low March 5, 2009

Andy: Several major league players will not be joining their respective ball clubs. It's not due to lack of talent or a steroid scandal, but rather due to their participation in the second World Baseball...

Wa-Hi boys’ and girls’ basketball march to state

Elsbeth Otto March 5, 2009

The last time the Walla Walla High School boys' basketball team went to state, most of the players and their screaming fans were still in elementary school.   When the Wa-Hi Blue Devils assured themselves...

Rachel Hoar, ‘12, models her bike at cycling clubs inaugural HOTbike fashion show. The show helped gain exposure in the community for the club. Credit: Jacobson.

Hot Bike, Hot club

Mallory Peterson March 5, 2009

From daily bike rides to bike fashion shows, the festivities of 'Cycling Week' reminded students and community members of the Whitman Cycling Club's presence on campus and in the community. An annual...

Jenele Peterson, ‘11, pictured above, joins Rebecca Sexton, ‘11, on the All-NWC Second-Team. Hilary White, ‘10, earned All-NWC First-Team honors. All three return next season. Credit: Kim

Disappointing loss ends women’s basketball season

J. Staten Hudson March 5, 2009

Despite a valiant effort, the Whitman women's basketball team suffered a thrashing at the hands of George Fox in their first playoff game since the 05-06 season. Losing 85-47, the game put an end to an...

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