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Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Alpine team holds its own against Division I skiers

Alpine team holds its own against Division I skiers

Erik Korsmo February 5, 2009

Whitman's alpine ski team has been hard pressed to find themselves sufficient snow this season.   The first snowfall during finals week last semester astounded many Whitties, but for our Missionary skiers...

Through their eyes: Taking the last shot | Vanderbilt

Through Their Eyes: Taking the last shot

February 5, 2009

by Noah Moskat There is one play in basketball that nearly every player dreams about, that kids around the world have relived on backyard hoops too many times to count, that can in an instant...

IM committee adds frolf to schedule

IM committee adds frolf to schedule

Shannon Buckham February 5, 2009

The time has come again: for hitting, dunking and throwing in the world of intramural sports. This winter and spring, though, things are going to be a little different than in the past. Due to the renovation...

The Full Court Press: Superbowl or super hype?

Andy Jobanek and Billy Low February 5, 2009

Andy: I have to admit that I was not very excited about this game before it started and for three quarters I thought my indifference towards it was justified, but the fourth quarter proved me wrong. Both...

Game of the week: Mens tennis starts season

Game of the week: Men’s tennis starts season

J. Staten Hudson February 5, 2009

In what promises to be two grueling days of premier tennis action, the Whitman men's tennis team will do battle with conference rivals Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Puget Sound Feb....

Whitman Athlete of the Week: Laura Flynn

Whitman Athlete of the Week: Laura Flynn

Andy Jobanek February 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 her impact...

Senior mens swimmers lead huge growth in team over four years

Senior men’s swimmers lead huge growth in team over four years

Rachel Hoar February 5, 2009
In just four years, Whitman's men's swim team, dubbed “man swimming," has nearly tripled in size.

Through Their Eyes: Pre-game superstitions

Erik Korsmo November 6, 2008

From a lucky pair of shorts to a special personalized warm-up routine, every athlete has his or her own unique behaviors. For some, these superstitions are so crucial to their routine that it could cause...

Role models

Andy Jobanek and Billy Low November 6, 2008

Billy: Found drunk in front of a Hooters restaurant, golfer John Daly was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 26, the Associated Press reported. That same day, the AP also reported that eight NFL players had failed...

Cross Country hosts conference meet

Elise Otto November 6, 2008

Before last weekend, it had been nine years since Whitman hosted the Northwest Conference Cross Country Meet. However, last weekend, Whitman opened its fields once again to the northwest teams. First-year...

English major, sports minor?

Billy Low November 6, 2008

Each semester, the department of sports studies, recreation, and athletics (SSRA) offers several lecture courses on athletics. The courses study "theory, methods and philosophy of physical education,"...

What Bitch?, TKE football champs

Billy Low November 6, 2008

The spread offense may be in fashion now, but a consistent running game and strong defense is all What Bitch? needed to beat Delta Gamma 6-0 for its third consecutive women's intramural football championship...

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