Whitman professors adapt to online learning
Grace Jackson, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2020
The faculty and staff of Whitman College spent spring break preparing for the transition to online learning forced by the global outbreak of COVID-19. One of the core features of Whitman and other liberal arts colleges are the small, discussion-based classes. Whitman’s average class size is 15,...
Annual Dance Series Features Guest Artists
Cy Burchenal, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2018
The Spring Studio Dance Series at Harper Joy Theatre has seen a plurality of visiting artists perform. Ranging in theme and subject, the annual series is rapidly becoming a venue for experimental dance and performance. This year, the dance series saw three performances by two solo artists and one collaboration,...
“SPACING” Melds Movement with Meaning
Emma Chung, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2017
This year, “SPACING,” the Whitman Dance department's fall dance performance, wove elements of music, voice and language through abstract movement. The performance, which ran from Nov. 9 to 12, was composed of four pieces choreographed by New York-based guest artist Katy Pyle and by Whitman faculty...
Breath, Sweat, Hair, Dirt, Dust
Michelle Foster, Staff Writer
April 20, 2017
A sweeping set of performances came to the stage at Harper Joy Theatre for Whitman’s annual Spring Dance Performance, titled “breath, sweat, hair, dirt, dust.” Performances ran from April 12 to April 16 and featured the artistry of student performers alongside some notable guest choreographers. The...
Wire Watch: Week of April 13th
Eric Anderson, A&E Editor
April 11, 2017
"breath, sweat, hair, dirt, dust:" A mixed-bill of new contemporary choreographies, performed by Whitman students. 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, April 13-15 (matinees at 2 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, April 15-16), Harper Joy Theatre. Free for Whitman students. "Babeland presents The 'Moregasm' Workshop:" A ...
“The Adventures of Alice” performed by Walla Walla Dance Company
Michelle Foster, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
The Walla Walla Dance Company performed an excellent original take on the timeless story “Alice in Wonderland” on Saturday, Feb. 4. The show, titled “The Adventures of Alice,” took place in Cordiner Hall at 7:30 p.m. Showcasing dancers from all different classes in the dance company, the event...
Me Try Impress Now
Trevor Lewis, staff writer
October 20, 2016
Hello. Me couldn’t help but notice you very pretty lady. You think me pretty too? Me wear ironic button up with tiny schnauzers printed on it. Me lather Axe bodywash to disguise stink flesh smell. Me very, very cool. Maybe you want talk? Me excellent conversationalist. Approachable....
Social Dance Club
Eric Anderson, Staff Writer
April 14, 2016
Sometimes, you really just can't fight that urge to get up and dance. Fortunately, when that happens, there's a club tailor-made for you.
Beyond Borders Club Hosts 5th Annual InterNation Celebration
Lane Barton
February 25, 2016
The 5th Annual InterNation Celebration was held in Reid Ballroom on Feb. 20th.
The Pio talks gaming, genres with Robert DeLong
Megan Hearst and Martina Pansze
February 14, 2016
The Pioneer sits down with EDM artist Robert DeLong. DeLong was brought to perform at Whitman on Feb. 11th by Whitman Events Board along with openers Chrome Sparks and Colours. His newest album “In the Cards” was released last September.
“Go On” dance recital invites collaboration between guest artist, instructors, students
Megan Hearst
November 12, 2015
After months of hard work, the dance department’s annual recital, this year titled "Go On," has come to fruition. The process, which began with auditions in September, culminates in the performance at Harper Joy Theatre, on Wednesday, November 11th at 8:00 pm. Dance professors Renee Archibald and Pe...
New show builds student dance community
Daniel Kim
December 11, 2014
Alongside the craze of the last week of class and the impending stress of finals, many students are committing every night this week to tech rehearsals for "Actually Just Kind of and Almost." Last week, The Pioneer examined the structure of the show, and this week we spoke with students about the experience. The performance will feature original movement...
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