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Vol. CLVII
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Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Life Lessons from Freshman Year

Charlie Staudinger, Humor Writer May 1, 2026

As the sun begins to set on my freshman year at Whitman College, I find myself reflecting on the past two semesters with mixed emotion. I’ve met some amazing people who I hope to carry with me through...

Dos and Don’ts of Admitted Students Weekend

Conor Bartol, Humor Editor April 4, 2024

Admitted Students Weekend is coming up, which means gaggles of teenagers running around, gawking at people and asking silly questions like “what’s your major” and “why is that horse made of sticks?”...

An Archived Fear of Frats

Meghan Kearney, Humor Writer September 21, 2023

Editor's Note: This article was initially published under the title "Your Unofficial Historically Informed Guide to Rushing." Revisions have been made since initial publication by the author.    To...

Advice for the closeted fan of ASMR

Lee Thomas, Humor Writer March 25, 2021

Dear LT, I’ll admit it: I actually like ASMR. It puts me to sleep, it relaxes me, AND it helps me study. But in Penrose Library, I spend more time paranoid about the people passing by and seeing what...

Helpful Hilda

Ashlyn Quintus & Annelise Ellingboe October 22, 2018

Hilda, Hi. Something is not right. My dog, a small large corgi/great dane mix named Henry, cannot stop... tooting ): Even my guests are concerned and refuse to enter my abode because of the gruesome scent....

First years Ethan Tredwell and Koby Haigerty getting goofy in preperation for their KWCW show

Whitman’s One and Only Advice Radio Show

Michelle Foster, A&E Editor February 15, 2018

A blend of humor and well-meaning advice finds its home in the recently-started KWCW radio show “The Curl of the Burl.” Hosted by Koby Haigerty ’21 and Ethan Treadwell ’21, the show serves as...

Illustration by Meg Cuca

Dear Mom: Alcohol Advice

Mom February 23, 2017

Dear Mom, I am a Whitman sophomore and I am worried that I go out too much—I have a lot of fun getting drunk with my friends and I drink usually three nights a week. I know that this behavior isn’t...

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