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The hegemonic power of China’s loans

Parsa Keshavarz Alamdari, Opinion Writer • March 3, 2022

With its population reaching 1.4 billion in 2020, China is the most populous country in the world. It also has the second-largest economy in the world. These are all valid reasons for the West to fear...

“14 hours” report details Chinese students’ grueling experience during pandemic

Rosa Woolsey, Copy Editor, Distributor • April 29, 2021

Staying up until 4 a.m. to attend synchronous labs, one-way flights going for $10,000, VPN-induced lags during Zoom classes, having a completely nocturnal schedule or only getting two hours of sleep a...

Coronavirus prompts discussions on racism

Grace Jackson, News Editor • February 13, 2020

The outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus has prompted Whitman students to discuss infectious diseases and xenophobia. The new strain, called novel coronavirus, originated in China and was first observed...

The International Student Experience

Emma Chung • May 15, 2018

“Let’s go around and say our name, pronoun, and where we’re from,” said the resident assistant. “My name is Michelle, I use she/her/hers, and I’m from Seattle” “I’m Rachel, I use...

Whitman’s Chinese New Year Celebration Draws a Crowd

Nidhi Jaltare • February 22, 2018

Arts and crafts, good food and plenty of red decorations occupied Cordiner Hall on Friday, Feb. 16 as Whitman celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year. Also known as the Spring Festival or simply Chinese...

Recycling Reconsidered

Adam Rooney, Staff Reporter • December 7, 2017

China currently processes the vast majority of the West Coast’s recycling, including the recycling from Whitman and Walla Walla. However, by the end of 2017, China will no longer accept some types...

Cultural Awareness Shouldn’t Preclude Cultural Critique

Olivia Gilbert, Columnist • April 14, 2016

When taken to its logical conclusion, glossing over of cultural practices as “just different” presupposes critical discussion.

Interdisciplinary Silk Roads course to offers China Trip

Sarah Cornett, Editor-in-Chief • October 1, 2015

The Silk Roads, a collaboration between professors from the Biology and History departments, integrates knowledge from the two fields while providing students an opportunity to visit historic landmarks.

The blues candle: Whitman skaters find new ways to express themselves

Allie Donahue • April 9, 2015

On a sunny Friday in March, seniors Zach Gordy and Tom Shellum were shredding curbs outside of North Hall. Gordy caught some air and then swung a wide curve into the street. "Car, car..." Shellum said,...

Shedding light on Umbrella Revolution

Kamna Shastri • October 30, 2014

Throngs of people fill Hong Kong's Central district, packed shoulder to shoulder. The square echoes with a cacophony of voices and slogans. The atmosphere is tense; policemen in neon yellow vests try to...

The Most Popular Game in China

Rachel Palfini • May 15, 2014

I'm about to let you all in on a little secret. It'sâ€¦how to play the most popular game in China! Now, there really is no name to this game, although I presume nicknames have popped up all over China....

Marriage Corner at People’s Park

Rachel Palfini • May 7, 2014

As many of you probably know, Chinese culture, like so many others, places great emphasis on marriage. China has been a patriarchal society since its origin over 5000 years ago, and as such, much value...

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