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Vol. CLVII
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Illustration by Sylvie King.

The World Past 26.2

Zach Peterson, Feature Writer December 12, 2025

For most of us mere mortals the idea of running 26.2 continuous miles is herculean. However, for more and more runners the classic marathon is simply not far enough. This has led to the advent of the “ultra-marathon”,...

Whitman athletics facilities set to reopen

Whitman athletics facilities set to reopen

Tate Cadang, Sports Reporter October 15, 2020

Since the campus-wide shutdown, Whitman students have been unable to visit the various athletic facilities. This week, however, these facilities will be reopening to some students. The Baker Ferguson...

Varsity Athletes Make The Best Of Season Limbo

Varsity Athletes Make The Best Of Season Limbo

Tucker Grinnan, Sports Reporter September 10, 2020

On July 22, Whitman College made the decision to postpone all sports competitions in the fall. The Northwest Conference followed suit less than a month later by suspending all competitions and championships...

Students take fitness elsewhere

Hannah Bartman September 13, 2012
Instead of using the school's ready facilities, some Whitties have been more inclined to find their outlet for exercise off campus. They travel to places that may require a bit more booty-shaking and shimmying than would normally be seen at BFFC. They go to Jazzercise classes at studios in town.

Meet the new trainers in town

Kaili Masamoto September 12, 2012

We are currently experiencing a fitness revolution; with better health education, people are exercising now more than ever. According to the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association...

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