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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

The Visiting Writers Reading Series Returns

Jacqueline Rees-Mikula September 26, 2012
The Visiting Writers Reading Series returns, featuring Visiting Assistant Professor of English Robert Schlegel and his poetry this Thursday.

WEB brings The Head and the Heart to campus

Emma Dahl September 13, 2012

By now, it is well known around campus that Seattle-based indie band The Head and the Heart will give a show here at Whitman on Sept. 13. With a feel-good sound reminiscent of The Lumineers or Blind Pilot,...

Whitman psychs up for Seattle rap act Macklemore, Ryan Lewis

Alex Hagen March 1, 2012
On Saturday, March 3, Seattle-based hip-hop artist Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis will play a sold-out show in the ballroom of Reid Campus Center. The concert, which was only announced last week, generated a massive response, with students camping out in line to secure one of only 500 tickets.
Airport!!! prepares for arrival

‘Airport!!!’ prepares for arrival

Alex Hagen December 8, 2011
Dancers and choreographers alike are busily preparing for "Airport!!!," a production scheduled to hit the stage of Cordiner Hall on Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10.
Credit: Cade Beck

Preacher-turned-atheist Dan Barker raises questions of religion, ethics

Alex Hagen November 17, 2011
On Saturday, Nov. 12, outspoken atheist Dan Barker gave an extensive, thought-provoking presentation on religion and ethics in contemporary America.

Terrance Hayes spellbinds audience in Visiting Writers reading

Alex Hagen November 10, 2011
Visiting writer Terrance Hayes delivered a rich, sensory experience at his Nov. 3 reading, with excerpts from his poetry collection "Lighthead" and new unpublished works.
Credit: Catie Bergman

Harry and the Potters bring magic to Whitman

Alex Hagen November 3, 2011
Famed “wizard rock" band Harry and the Potters took the stage of the Reid Campus Center on Saturday, Oct. 29, delivering an energetic, exciting concert experience.
Credit: Charlie Li

Juan Martinez enthralls in latest Visiting Writers event

Alex Hagen October 6, 2011
Visiting Assistant Professor of English Juan Martinez enraptured an audience in Kimball Theatre with his dark, vivid fiction.
Credit: Marie von Hafften

Theater department gears up for Instant Play Festival

Alex Hagen September 22, 2011
Whitman's Instant Play Festival, now entering its fourth year, has become an anticipated tradition among many in the Whitman community. The festival produces fourteen shows in the span of less than forty-eight hours.
Credit: Bullion

Mr. Whitman candidates aim for fun, philanthropy

C.J. Wisler October 29, 2009
The annual male beauty pageant, Mr. Whitman, will take place Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in Cordiner Hall. The event offers a few new surprises this year, according to Kappa Kappa Gamma Philanthropy Chair, and one of the event's organizers, junior Leah Wheeler. “This year's theme is Superheroes, a kind of save the day, save the world type theme, and the group dance will feature personalized costumes, including tights and capes," said Wheeler. “They're going to look fabulous." The Mr. Whitman pageant is a philanthropic event put together by the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, offering students a chance to support KKG's selected charity, Salud Juntos, as well as promising sheer entertainment and laughter.

Our Picks of Events on Campus – Oct. 22-29

Connor Guy October 22, 2009

Each Thursday, The Pioneer highlights three events happening over the weekend on campus or in Walla Walla. Here are this week's picks: Romeo and Juliet See reporter Caitlin Hardee's preview of the...

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