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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Walla Wallas Got Talent: A New Tradition

Walla Walla’s Got Talent: A New Tradition

Zoe Brown, Staff Reporter March 8, 2018

Whitman students and Walla Walla community members alike gathered in Cordiner Hall on Friday, March 2 for Kappa Alpha Theta’s annual philanthropy event, Walla Walla’s Got Talent. The event is a...

Photo by Caroline Ashford Arya

Homemade and From the Heart

Afton Weaver, Staff Reporter December 7, 2017

The eigth annual Winter Craft fair took place this past Monday, December 4 in Reid Ballroom. As attendees sipped hot cider, they were able to appreciate and purchase art, handmade items and baked goods...

Theta raises whopping amount for CASA

Geoffrey Leach March 12, 2015

On March 7, it was once again time for Kappa Alpha Theta's annual fundraiser, Walla Walla's Best Dance Crew. Each year, Kappa Alpha Theta nationally raises money to support the Court Appointed Special...

Walla Wallas Best Dance Crew Raises Money for Worthy Cause

Walla Walla’s Best Dance Crew Raises Money for Worthy Cause

Hannah Bartman March 6, 2014
The third annual Walla Walla's Best Dance Crew will be held this upcoming Saturday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in Cordiner Hall. The event is organized by Whitman's Kappa Alpha Theta chapter to raise money for Theta’s national philanthropic organization, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Kappa Alpha Theta fundraiser reaches out to Walla Walla community

Patricia Vanderbilt March 1, 2012
Twelve dance groups made up of Whitman students as well as dancers from Walla Walla will showcase their talents at Walla Walla's Best Dance Crew, to be held at 7 p.m. Cordiner Hall on Friday March 2. The event is the newest evolution of the yearly Kappa Alpha Theta fundraiser Cakes for CASA. But this year, there will be no cakes.

Greeks take varied approaches to service

Patricia Vanderbilt March 1, 2012
Philanthropy in Whitman's Greek organizations runs the gamut from Mr. Whitman, to stream restoration and dog walking with the local animal shelter. Greek groups participate in philanthropy as a way to work together and give back to the community, and the group dynamic of Greek organizations motivates sorority and fraternity members to turn up and fill a need they see in the community.

10 Facts about Whitman’s Schwa

Molly Johanson December 1, 2011
Fun facts about Whitman's premier co-ed a capella group.
illustration: Alex Bailey

Thetas “Pack the Backpack” for local kids in need

Emily Lin-Jones September 15, 2011
Whitman's Kappa Alpha Theta chapter is ushering in the new academic year with “Pack the Backpack," a school supply drive for local foster children.
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