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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Go On dance recital invites collaboration between guest artist, instructors, students

“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...

This is Logues first year of dancing. Photo by Marra Clay.

New show builds student dance community

Daniel Kim December 11, 2014
It is the student dancers whose hard work and training will set the pieces in motion. Students in the show come from all backgrounds and represent a variety of experiences with dance.
Dancers rehearse for Peter deGrasses piece. Photo by Hannah Bashevkin.

Actually Just Kind of and Almost

James Kennedy December 4, 2014

"Actually Just Kind of and Almost," the dance performance starting Dec. 11, reflects last year's introduction of dance to the theatre department, and Harper Joy Theatre has begun introducing dance-based...

Gumboot Dances its Way to Walla Walla

Gumboot Dances its Way to Walla Walla

Hannah Bartman April 24, 2014
Language, tradition, rhythm and Walla Walla all meet in the Southern African dance of Gumboot. Led by senior International student from Southern Africa Thabo Liphoto, approximately ten Whitman students have gathered to perform this unique dance at events on and off campus.
Meet Performers of Ukulele!

Meet Performers of ‘Ukulele!’

Isabel Mills December 12, 2013
Meet several of the student performers of the Harper Joy variety show "Ukulele!" and read more about their unique talents.

Whitman Dance Clubs Ignite Dance Fever

Emma Dahl November 14, 2013

Whitman College is full of students with a wide variety of passions and interests. Just by looking at the number of extra-curricular activities and student-run clubs, one can see a reflection of students'...

Illustration by Eduardo Vazquez

Students Receive Nord Award for LGBTQ Research

Maegan Nelson May 2, 2013
Senior Diana Boesch and junior Maikor Pereira Azuaje are both finishing up their Nord Award projects. These students explored critical issues facing the queer community in academic and creative ways.

Fine arts departments welcome new professors

Mallory Martin September 13, 2012

The performing arts around campus just got a facelift with three new professors joining the Whitman team. Coming to us from around the country and the world, these gentlemen will have plenty to contribute...

Students take fitness elsewhere

Hannah Bartman September 13, 2012
Instead of using the school's ready facilities, some Whitties have been more inclined to find their outlet for exercise off campus. They travel to places that may require a bit more booty-shaking and shimmying than would normally be seen at BFFC. They go to Jazzercise classes at studios in town.

‘Mysterium’ weaves together multimedia portrait of trauma, hope

Alex Hagen May 3, 2012
On Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, Whitman Dance Theater will present “Mysterium,” its final show of the school year, which integrates elements of music, poetry, film and art.

Sudden dismissal of dance instructor causes concern

Karah Kemmerly March 11, 2012

Recently faculty decisions have motivated a desire amongst students to become more involved in Whitman's hiring process. The dance department is no exception. The decision not to renew Instructor of...

‘Talk That Talk’ rarely ‘walks the walk’

Alex Hagen February 23, 2012
Rihanna, the pop world's most prolific star, has released an astonishing six full-length albums over the past seven years. Her most recent one, Talk That Talk, is an uneven but cohesive collection of songs that center on love and sex, two topics that have been present throughout her discography.
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