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Vol. CLVII
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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K-Comedy Blends Art and Activism

Kaela Babasin, News Editor February 27, 2026

Update, 03/06, 3:15pm: The number of attendees has been edited to best reflect the number provided by the Sheehan Gallery and a section discussing the subject of Cheon's jokes has been changed to accurately...

Illustration by Elena Kaminskaia

Are comedians more reliable than news outlets?

Sydney Bellon, Feature Reporter March 12, 2020

During these turbulent and controversial times in politics, it has been interesting to watch the many examples of late-night hosts and comedians who have taken on the role of political news sources. Some...

Hari Kondabolu Is No Joke

Hari Kondabolu Is No Joke

Alasdair Padman, Former Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2018

On Friday, February 3, comedian Hari Kondabolu took to the stage in Reid basement to deliver a brilliant range of liberal arts-themed jokes. He began the evening with a clever discussion of the college's...

KWCW Open Mic brings DJs Together

Alasdair Padman, Former Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2017

KWCW’s open mics allow members of the Whitman and Walla Walla communities to demonstrate their talents within an intimate space. On November 30, musicians, comedians and poets took their place in Kimball...

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