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Vol. CLVII
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

The renaissance of the Renaissance Faire

The renaissance of the Renaissance Faire

Tasha Hall, Campus Life Reporter April 27, 2023

The Renaissance Faire returned to Whitman College on Sautrday, April 22, 2023. Popular across the nation, Renaissance Faires are a unique source of entertainment with a very specific niche, especially...

The Festival Experience

The Festival Experience

Afton Weaver September 3, 2017

Despite pricey tickets and long drives, music festivals are sought-after destinations. People jump through hoops to get in and stay in, and Whitman students are no exception. This summer, Merone Hadush attended...

Illustration: Jung Song

Festivals do not define who we are

Peter Chen November 10, 2011
Undoubtedly, lots of people celebrate festivals. Festivals not only present culture, but also cause economic boosts in modern society. Before I came to Whitman, I was told to book the airline tickets right after I got my visa because they would get expensive during Christmas; a few days before Valentine's Day, some of my male friends always start to buy roses and try to keep them fresh because roses cost ten times more on that day. However, what if they do not buy a bunch of roses for their girlfriends on that day? Does it mean they do not love them enough?
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