Whitman Wire

Local sourcing gone too far? Campus ducks added to Cleve menu

George Groebner, incapable of pronouncing “foie gras” • November 2, 2023

Last week, cryptic signs outside Cleve heralded a new local food sourcing program, promising “scintillating flavors,” “dynamic nutrition upgrades” and “serious ethical quandaries in every...

Amidst financial woes, Whitman criticized for spending on outfits for ducks

Conor Bartol, Fastest Pun in the West • February 18, 2021

While grappling with financial instability, Whitman College is facing criticism for creating a program to make tiny clothes for the ducks in Lakum Duckum. In a statement released by the College, President...

Ducks Hunters ‘Quack’ Under Pressure

Melina Hughes • April 17, 2014

Some say that the amount of ducks you find have a lot to do with your worth as a student. To that I say "waddle it matter?"

Gisten Tavin and the Order of the Duck

Melina Hughes • April 3, 2014

Students of Whitman College, led by Gisten Tavin, Ryan Bro and Sathan Nanny, have banded together in order to form Watercrossings's Army in support of our wronged president and in order to learn truly how to defend themselves from Whatshisname.