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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman Athlete of the Week: Hilary White

Whitman Athlete of the Week: Hilary White

Andy Jobanek February 19, 2009
After two wins against teams in the top half of the Northwest Conference this week, the Whitman women's basketball team clinched its first playoff berth since the 2005-06 season. Junior guard Hilary White scored 15 and 19 points in the Missionaries two decisive wins against Pacific Lutheran and Whitworth, respectively, and is this week's Whitman athlete of the week.
Co-captain Chris Faidley, ‘09, shoots over opposing player in Whitmans win over rival Willamette, 88-84 in overtime.

Farewell, Chris Faidley

Chelsea Bissell February 19, 2009

When this season ends, the Whitman Men's Basketball team will lose one of the greatest assets the school has ever seen. For the past four years, senior Chris Faidley has blessed Whitman basketball...

New women’s tennis coach brings excitement, high expectations

C.J. Wisler February 19, 2009

When asked what aspect of the upcoming season he is most excited about, new Whitman women's tennis coach John Hein had trouble picking one. "Everything," said Hein. "I love practice. I love getting...

Women’s Basketball Routes Whitworth, Clinches Playoff Berth

Women's Basketball February 18, 2009

The women's basketball team clinched a spot in the Northwest Conference tournament with an 81-56 home win over Whitworth University (12-12, 6-9 NWC). Junior Hillary White scored 19 points to lead Whitman...

Whitman Athlete  of the Week Etienne Moshevich

Whitman Athlete of the Week Etienne Moshevich

Andy Jobanek February 12, 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...

New four team tournament promises fairer, more exciting postseason play

Andy Jobanek February 12, 2009

The 2003-04 Whitman women's basketball team won 12 of their last 13 games, finished 19-6 overall and 13-3 in the Northwest conference, won a share of the conference title and was denied a chance in the...

Game of the week: NWC Swimming Championship

Game of the week: NWC Swimming Championship

Noah Moskat February 12, 2009

This upcoming weekend, Feb. 13-15, Whitman's swim teams will take part in the culminating event of their season, the Northwest Conference Championships. A three-day competition, the meet will be held at...

The Full Court Press: Are all-star games still relevant?

Andy Jobanek and Billy Low February 12, 2009

Andy: Irrelevant. Too commercial. Boring. That's the way all-star games are described nowadays, and with good reason. While it's an honor to make an all-star game for athletes in any sport, the actual...

Through Their Eyes: Lacrosse gains popularity on campus

Through Their Eyes: Lacrosse gains popularity on campus

Libby Watkins February 12, 2009

The westward surge of lacrosse that has occurred over the past decade has hit Whitman and left in its wake men's and women's club programs that are rapidly attracting new players. While neither program...

Baseball season begins amidst roster trouble

Baseball season begins amidst roster trouble

Alex Jeffers February 12, 2009

Last year's season was not one to remember for Whitman baseball. With an overall record of 4-36, it seems that in 2009 there is nowhere to go but up. For their first tournament in California, the team...

New four team tournament promises fairer, more exciting postseason play

Andy Jobanek February 12, 2009

The 2003-04 Whitman women's basketball team won 12 of their last 13 games, finished 19-6 overall and 13-3 in the Northwest conference, won a share of the conference title and was denied a chance in the...

Little League Volunteering, Something to Give Back to the Kids

J. Staten Hudson February 12, 2009

In many American households, the advent of spring means one thing: Little League baseball. Across the country, gloves are being broken-in, throwing arms strengthened and fielding techniques perfected in...

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