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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Whitman is undergoing significant preparations in case of a swine flu emergency.

Administration preps for fall swine flu risks

Josh Goodman September 3, 2009
With the start of the school year and the continuing spread of H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu, Whitman's administration is urging students to take steps to prevent the spread of the virus.

Q&A: Bridges reflects on the past four years

Alex Jeffers May 18, 2009
The Pioneer: When did you arrive at Whitman? George Bridges: I arrived here in 2005. My first day on the job was July 1. P: So that was right before the class of 2009 came to campus? GB: Yes, they came in August and it all started. P: What do you think about the class of 2009, generally speaking? GB: I think the class of 2009 is phenomenal. It's filled with really interesting, engaging and inspiring young men and women, and I'm really proud of their accomplishments. It's been a great four years, and I feel very fortunate to have been here and gone through this great cycle of education with them. It's fun.
Dark grey: Confirmed cases of swine flu. Light grey: Suspected cases. Credit: Rasmussen

Swine flu hits Washington

Josh Goodman April 30, 2009
Though an outbreak of swine flu in Washington State has not yet been confirmed, on the evening of Wednesday, April 29, the Washington State Department of Health announced the identification of six probable cases: three in Seattle, two in Snohomish County and one in nearby Spokane County. Whitman's administration is taking steps to ensure that students are safe in the event that Walla Walla County is affected. Swine influenza, caused by the H1N1 virus, has now killed at least eight people in Mexico and the U.S. and sickened at least 148 people on four continents, according to the World Health Organization. Hundreds more cases and over 100 deaths, largely in Mexico, are suspected but not confirmed.

Trustees adopt proposal to reduce ski team to club

Andy Jobanek April 30, 2009

Seven weeks after President George Bridges sent an e-mail to the Whitman community detailing the administration's plans to reduce Whitman's varsity ski programs to club sports, he sent another letter to...

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