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Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Some Responsibility for Shoddy Journalism Falls on Readers

Some Responsibility for Shoddy Journalism Falls on Readers

Andy Monserud April 10, 2014
For reasons irrelevant to this column, I found myself watching Fox News last week during one of its regular Obamacare-bashing segments. The anchors had twisted the results of an Associated Press poll on the Affordable Care Act beyond recognition, insinuating that because a large quantity of people claimed to pay more for health insurance, without taking into account their relation to the health-care reform or any actual monetary numbers, the law had failed. It was outrageous, but not unusual, I thought. Fox has, after all, spent the last several years making misinformation and blatant bias its trademarks.
Liberal Arts Graduates Solve World Peace

Liberal Arts Graduates Solve World Peace

Pamela London April 3, 2014
At long last, the wait is over. The problem of world peace has been solved—by liberal arts students, nonetheless.
Students Struggle With Concussion Aftermath

Students Struggle With Concussion Aftermath

Helen Angell February 13, 2014
Thirteen concussions were reported to the Dean of Students in Fall 2013, a sharp increase from previous years. Students and staff believe that higher numbers were reported last semester because of heightened awareness about the seriousness of concussions and their impact on the brain.
Confessions of a College TV Binge-Watcher

Confessions of a College TV Binge-Watcher

Nathan Fisher January 30, 2014
Nathan Fisher expands on his TV binge-watching habits over break.
The Ultimate A&E Holiday Entertainment Guide

The Ultimate A&E Holiday Entertainment Guide

James Kennedy December 12, 2013
Need gift ideas? Check out the first A&E Ultimate Holiday Entertainment Guide for your gift inspiration!
Dont Trust Bee in Anderson 203

Don’t Trust Bee in Anderson 203

Melina Hughes November 21, 2013

Oh my god guys, let me tell you. I moved here from Indiana with the dream of getting a good liberal arts education, but you will not believe what I have had to put up with! So my roommate is a total...

Snacking During Week vs. Weekend

Snacking During Week vs. Weekend

Elena Aragon November 14, 2013
Snacks.
Musical Nostalgia: Places, Time Have Their Own Sound

Musical Nostalgia: Places, Time Have Their Own Sound

Emma Dahl October 31, 2013
Music can embody an entire experience and make you nostalgic for a certain time and place. Blitzen Trapper, who came out with a new album this past week invokes everything nostalgia but everything great.
Whitman Spirits

Whitman Spirits

Evelyn Levine October 17, 2013
The true spirit of Whitman College.
When Sex Gets in the Way of Story

When Sex Gets in the Way of Story

Aleida Fernandez October 10, 2013
Male and female leads are constantly at each other's throats with sexual tension. Why is that? And should they be?
Self-Guided Spirit Animal Quest

Self-Guided Spirit Animal Quest

Rosemary Hanson October 3, 2013
Recommended: Have a friend read this out loud while you meditate.
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