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Vol. CLIV, Issue 8
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Student arrested for identity theft, burglary

Shelly Le October 28, 2011

Disclaimer: The name of the student charged with these offenses was removed from this article on Oct. 22, 2020 and replaced with "Philip Forest." The original charges were vacated from his record five...

Letter to the Editor: George Bridges

George Bridges March 10, 2011

Dear Editor: In the recent article entitled "Mission Statement Discussed at Town Hall Meeting," The Pioneer seriously misinterpreted President Bridges's comments and position on the future of the Whitman...

Whitman raises tuition for 2011-2012 academic year

Shelly Le March 10, 2011
Tuition will rise 4.5 percent for the 2011-2012 academic year, prompting students to questions the sustainability of the college's financing model.

Students spend break in Walla Walla

Nate Lessler November 17, 2010
A&E writer Nate Lessler gives students suggestions for things to do in Walla Walla over Thanksgiving Break.

President Bridges Should Get Political

Zach Duffy October 20, 2010
A resolution supporting the DREAM Act was passed by ASWC in their last Senate meeting. Now is the time for President Bridges to endorse the DREAM Act.
Background: Will Cooper 12 and Ben Skotheim 13. Lifting Players: Sugarsuren Sugar Byambasuren, 2014, Dylan Shenefield, Walla Walla community member. On Top: Matt Booth 14.  Photo Credit: Ethan Parrish

Reapers represent rugby at Whitman

Libby Arnosti October 14, 2010
The Whitman Reapers share their love of rugby and discuss specifics of this well-known but little-understood sport.
Pirouette.  Photo Credit: Isabel Hong

Sculptures on Campus

Nate Lessler September 30, 2010
A&E writer Nate Lessler looks at the history and the inspiration behind the prominent sculptures on campus.
Administration hosts lunches, visits Greek chapters in effort towards greater transparency

Administration hosts lunches, visits Greek chapters in effort towards greater transparency

Galen Bernard November 19, 2009
Show me the money, students are demanding of the Whitman administration, as financial concerns have come to the forefront of their relationship with Memorial.
Credit: Song

Top 5 things to do in Walla Walla over break

Hanna Ory November 18, 2009
For all those who plan to stay on campus for Thanksgiving, here's the Pioneer's list of five things to do in town during your week off.

Bridges updates students on crash victims’ status

Josh Goodman November 9, 2009
Lindsey Jacobs rests in a medically induced coma, while Katie Radosevic will have surgery tomorrow and is expected to fully recover.

Jacobs in serious condition, Radosevic upgraded to fair condition

Josh Goodman November 7, 2009
UPDATE NOV. 8, 4:54 P.M.: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center has just confirmed that Lindsey Jacobs is now in serious condition and that Katie Radosevic is in fair condition.

A word from the president: Take risks, discover Whitman

George Bridges September 3, 2009

Welcome, Whitman students and particularly the Class of 2013. If there is one priority for you to consider in the year ahead, I urge you to seize the treasures of this great college. They are abundant....

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