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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Don Jon Reveals More Than Just Naked Bodies

‘Don Jon’ Reveals More Than Just Naked Bodies

Nathan Fisher October 3, 2013
At first glance, "Don Jon" looks like just your average movie about a porn-addicted Joisey boy. Take a deeper look however and it reveals more about the human spirit than just a plethora of naked and writhing bodies.

Debate Team Moves Forward Amidst Disagreements About Supervision and Policy

Shelly Le May 20, 2013
Following last spring's Title IX investigation, a number of concerns have been raised regarding the relationship between students and assistant coaches and the administration's expectation and treatment of these coaches. Assistant coaches are almost always recent graduates, often just a year removed from being Whitman students. Despite their closeness in age to members of the team, they are hired as members of Whitman’s instructional staff and are expected to conform to the same codes of conduct as other staff members. In moving forward, members of the debate team hope there can be more positive and open communication from the administration, starting with the hiring of a new Director of Forensics. Steps to begin this process had been underway with the creation of an advisory group consisting of alumni, current debaters and a faculty member to provide input for a new director.

17 Percent of Students Too Drunk to Take Survey

Lachlan Johnson March 28, 2013

Whitman's annual student lifestyle survey has revealed that 17 percent of students have too many drinks on the average weekend to fill out the questionnaire. Administered by the Whitman Office of Propaganda...

Skyfall Restores James Bond to Former Glory

‘Skyfall’ Restores James Bond to Former Glory

Nathan Fisher November 15, 2012
Were you turned off of James Bond after the disappointing "Quantum of Solace"? Nathan Fisher recommends the series' latest installment, "Skyfall."
Wreck-It Ralph and Flight Make for Unlikely, Enjoyable Double Feature

“Wreck-It Ralph” and “Flight” Make for Unlikely, Enjoyable Double Feature

Nathan Fisher November 8, 2012
This week, Nathan Fisher checks out "Wreck-It Ralph" and "Flight," two dissimilar films that nevertheless form a cohesive, entertaining whole.
Credit: Catie Bergman

Writing their own prescription: Whitman students abuse Adderall to tackle workload

Shelly Le February 23, 2012
Scholastic pressure at Whitman can be tremendous, especially as midterms approach and the end of the semester looms ahead. In light of this, some students turn to non-prescription Adderall to help them manage their heavy workload.
Credit: Molly Johanson

IM bowling discontinued, committee struggles with scheduling

Andrew Hawkins April 28, 2011
IM Sports struggle due to struggles with organization. IM bowling likely canceled due to student drunkenness and obnoxiousness.

Varsity teams face challenge of alcohol

Tyler Hurlburt October 28, 2010
A look into how varsity teams deal with alcohol use during their seasons.

Whitman alumna Rachael Brownell shares her recovery from alcoholism

Liz Forsyth November 12, 2009
Author Rachel Brownwell spoke to Whitman students about her descent into alcoholism after the birth of her children.
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