Whitman Wire

Backtracking: Ten Days with Birthright

Serena Runyan • February 6, 2014

As I mentioned earlier, my Birthright trip was a medium through which I stopped feeling like a tourist here and started to be able to envision myself being a living part of Israel. As things become...

To Be Or Not To Be a Feminist

Hillary Smith • February 4, 2014

I'm going to talk about feminism. Of late, I have noticed a trend in the media of some female figures accusing other female figures of not being "feminist enough." Take, for example, the attacks against...

U Mad Bro? The “Notorious” Leader of Boom

Riley Foreman • January 30, 2014

Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman can be described by many words, but â€œquietâ€ isnâ€™t one of them. National media outlets have conflated his recent outspokenness, attempting to depict him as the NFLâ€™s latest villain. On the contrary, Shermanâ€™s remarks arenâ€™t damaging to warrant even a trace of true football infamy.

Finally Settled

Serena Runyan • January 30, 2014

I'm sitting in my apartment in Jerusalem, Israel, where I am studying abroad this semester at Hebrew University with the DOME program: Dynamics of the Middle East. I came here primarily for the academic...

Woman for President

Hillary Smith • January 28, 2014

Examining the prospect of a female president.

Winston Investigation To Have Lasting Repercussions

Dylan Snyder • December 12, 2013

After an investigation that raised a lot of questions, Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was not charged with sexual battery. While the investigation is over, Winston and his accuser will continue to have to deal with the repercussions.

UW’s Sark to USC

Riley Foreman • December 3, 2013

UW's euphoria resulting from their recent Apple Cup victory took a marked blow Monday morning as rumors of Coach Steve Sarkisian's departure to USC began to circulate. A few hours later the Trojans confirmed...

Not a Fan of the Red Monkey

Riley Foreman • November 18, 2013

Want to see an outdated advertising strategy? Look no further than the Red Monkey Downtown Lounge on Alder. The bar recently released a pair of sexist TV commercials in a failed attempt to drive game...

Why the Seahawks Should (and Will) Lose

Riley Foreman • October 30, 2013

The Seattle Seahawks are currently 7-1 overall, and 3-0 in the NFC West. They have the most wins in the NFC, and are tied with the Denver Broncos for second in the entire NFL. A quick glance at their record...

10 signs you are an obnoxious Seahawks fan

Riley Foreman • October 13, 2013

Due to the recent success of the Seahawks, Seattleites are experiencing a fandom revival, and relearning how to be annoying. What follows are the top ten characteristics of the modern 12th Man: 1. You...

Don’t change the channel when the Seahawks are playing

Riley Foreman • October 6, 2013

Last Sunday, many a Seahawks fans awoke early to watch the morning matchup against the Houston Texans. By halftime, a loss in the Seahawks' future seemed inevitable, as they trailed 20-3. Seattle RB Marshawn...

Wherein Arika travels to Arica, Chile

Arika Wieneke • September 24, 2013

Since this is my first post in the Pio I think it would be appropriate to fill you in a little bit about who I am and just what I'm doing. My name is Arika Wieneke and I am a junior sociology major with...