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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Through their eyes: impact of the crowd

Noah Moskat February 26, 2009
Whether it occurs on the court, field, water or ice, a truly celebratory sports moment can be defined by one element—the reaction of the crowd. Beyond the cheering that reverberates through dreaming minds worldwide, crowd dynamics play a significant role in the character of sporting events. This is especially true in a small environment like Whitman College where strong attendance at sporting events can make a palpable difference for spectators and players alike.
Mens basketball looks forward to brighter future

Men’s basketball looks forward to brighter future

Alethea Buchal February 26, 2009
Amid the roar of Missionary fans, the men's basketball team ended their season narrowly losing to Lewis and Clark College by three points after first-year Brandon Shaw pocketed a two-pointer with 38 seconds remaining. The loss left the team with a season record of 5-11 in the NWC and 9-16 overall. Although some of the players were disappointed with their performance this year, one season highlight included Chris Faidley finishing in the number two spot of Whitman's all-time scoring list with a total of 1, 720 points.

Seattle Sonics fans left dazed and confused

Noah Moskat February 26, 2009

True sports fans have a small portion of their hearts dedicated to their favorite team, a few arteries inside, where the blood runs not red but the colors of their favorite team. But for those who swore...

Simon Pendleton, ‘11, skiing at Telefest at Bluewood over the weekend. The festival celebrated Telemark skiing, over 7000 years old. Credit: Falltrick

Telemark ‘community’ celebrated at Bluewood

Shannon Buckham February 26, 2009
It all started in Norway about 7,000 years ago. What Assistant OP Director Salmon Norgaard-Stroich calls a “granola," “hippie" and “retro" sport has been around long before the cavemen were replaced by sophisticated counterparts. This little piece of history—telemark skiing—was celebrated at Bluewood Mountain last weekend. Originally called “free heel skiing," telemark skiing was at one point the only way to ski. In the mid-1800's, skiing pioneer Sondre Norheim, a resident of Telemark, Norway, invented the “telemark turn." In the Winter Olympics, skiers are required to land in the Telemark position. The “Carrying of the Torch" still begins in Norheim's hometown.

Whitman chartering bus for students to women’s playoff game

Women's Basketball February 24, 2009

The women's basketball team will take on George Fox University in the NWC tournament this Thursday, Feb. 26 in Newberg, Ore. at 7pm. Whitman is chartering a bus to take students to the game. The bus will...

Lewis & Clark holds off Missionaries in Ziegler, Faidley’s Farewell

Whitman Men's Basketball February 21, 2009

Seniors Chris Faidley and Brendan Ziegler played their final game of their college careers in front of full house on its feet for the whole game on Friday Feb. 20, but Lewis & Clark beat Whitman 73-68....

Whit Women Top Lewis & Clark, Await Playoff Seed

Women's Basketball February 21, 2009

The Whitman women improved to 18-7 (10-6 NWC) with a 67-54 win over Lewis & Clark College on Friday, Feb. 20 at Sherwood Center. Whitman has won 5 of its last 6 games and will take the No. 3 seed...

Men’s basketball falls to Whitworth

Whitman Men's Basketball February 19, 2009

The men's basketball team lost to Whitworth 97-87 on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Senior Chris Faidley and Junior Jordan Wheeler led Whitman (9-15, 5-10 NWC) with 23 points a piece, but it wasn't enough to hold...

Nadeem Kassam,‘10, has played in the No. 1 doubles slot with teammate Etienne Moshevich, 11. The duo hasnt dropped a match so far in conference.

Whittie tennis player triumphs in Gold Jubilee Games

Alethea Buchal February 19, 2009
Few high-school athletes have ever played their sport in a different country. Fewer still have played through a religious organization. Whitman tennis player, junior Nadeem Kassam has done both. Last summer, Kassam played in the first ever Golden Jubilee Games held in Kenya. The games celebrated the 50th year of the present Aga Khan, Shah Karīm al-Hussaynī of the Ismaili Muslim religion.

The Full Court Press: A-rod and sports suspensions

Andy Jobanek and Billy Low February 19, 2009

Billy: Major League Baseball will soon compromise either its integrity as a sport or as a body of authority when it decides whether or not to suspend New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez. On Feb. 9, Rodriguez...

Through Their Eyes: Whitman double-sport athletes

Billy Low February 19, 2009

All student-athletes must balance their academic work with practice and competition during their sport's season, but some must do so throughout the year.   For a two-sport athlete to stay on top of...

Alpine skier Liza Allen, ‘11, waxes her skis in preparation of an upcoming race. Allen will lead Whitman into regional competition next weekend.

Races, practice take Alpine skiers away from classroom

Rachel Hoar February 19, 2009

How many classes could you afford to miss? Could you maintain your GPA if you were traveling every weekend? Could you do this while competing at the Division I level against world-class athletes? Whitman's...

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