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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Illustration by Taylor Penner-Ash

New Disinterest House to Open

Clara Wheeler, staff writer October 9, 2016

In recent years, the Interest House Community has felt an absence in their ranks. “Some students simply do not care about anything,” said IHC Resident Director Jean Nye. “In a way, isn’t a complete...

Illustration by Taylor Penner-Ash

Seasoned Campus Liberals Gear up for New Year of Political Apathy

Megumi Rierson, Staff Writer September 8, 2016

The advent of the new school year brings with it the return of Whitman’s famously liberal, politically-engaged student body. The campus becomes a treasure trove of meaningful political discussion sparked...

”˜Yuppie Liberalism’ Represents Untenable Politics

Andy Monserud May 8, 2014
I’d like to preface this column with a warning to Whitman’s rarest minority, conservatives. You probably have no interest in what I’m about to say, and, frankly, it’s not catered to you. There, you’re free to go back to preparing for finals without wasting your time on my column. My problem this week is with the liberals of Whitman.

Burden of Trust Improves Campus Experience

Paul H-P November 15, 2012
On a campus where we too often misplace our faith in meaninglessness - at the expense of our community, education and well-being - we must seek to reclaim the burden of trust amongst our peers.

Letter from the Puzzle Slut

Adam Brayton November 3, 2011
He just don't care, he just don't care, he just don't...

Backpage investigates apathy, discovers no one gives a sh—

caricortez November 3, 2011
I'm surprised I even took the time to write a description for this.
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