Whitman Wire

Talking Feminism with Rebecca Walker

Rachel Alexander • January 25, 2013

Pioneer Editor-in-Chief, Rachel Alexander, discusses American feminism with Rebecca Walker.

Expanding Parenting Expectations Can Guarantee Choices for Women and Partners

Julia Stone • December 6, 2012

Caregiver and breadwinner are too often the frame of possible household roles, even in the language of many feminists. However, childrearing and raising should not be considered a solitary choice or responsibility; rather, childrearing must be taken on by a family, community and the state.

Struggle to stop sexual violence engenders artistic expression

Mallory Martin • April 19, 2012

The stand against sexual violence on campus has taken a creative turn. With the "Take Back the Night" rally on Thursday, April 19 and the release of a new zine, "Breaking Ground," Whitman College students seek to combat sexual assault with artistic expression.

Style Spotlight: Vagina Monologues

cade beck • February 23, 2012

The Pioneer searches out Whitties who bring an extra splash of sartorial daring to the campus. This week's Style Spotlight: the cast of The Vagina Monologues.

Whitman women take action against violence with ‘The Vagina Monologues’

Mallory Martin • February 23, 2012

Starting this Friday, Feb. 24, Feminists Advocating Change and Empowerment and the Voices of Planned Parenthood will bring V-Day, an event of global activism, to campus. Started in 1988 by Eve Ensler, author of "The Vagina Monologues," V-Day is a campaign and organization that fights for an end to violence against women and girls.

New lectures diversify Philosophy Department

Karah Kemmerly • February 2, 2012

Visiting Johnston Professor of Philosophy Geoff Ashton is bringing a new lecture series to campus. The series will consist of four lectures on various themes within Asian philosophy over the course of the semester. The first lecture will be held, Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 P.M. in Olin Hall 130.

FeMENism panel to expand face of FACE

Patricia Vanderbilt • October 27, 2011

The term "feminism" is often associated with women and advocacy for women's causes. This definition, while not incorrect, is more exclusive than the members of Feminists Advocating Change and Empowerment, the feminist community on campus, would like to uphold.