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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Build understanding of policy basics

jamessledd May 18, 2010
Whitman ought to instill a firm foundation in policy before moving on to more abstract and theoretical topics.

Summer reading: Reviews and previews

Ellie Gold May 18, 2010

Summer is almost upon us (though some of us still have to power through finals), and that means that for the first time in almost five months, we'll have time to read! (For seniors, this might be the first...

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Think about it

Spencer Janyk May 18, 2010
Every day and situation is an opportunity to expand possibilities for life and thought. The point is to think about it.

Seniors instrumental in environmental efforts of last four years

Rachel Alexander May 18, 2010
For environmentally-minded Whitties, the last four years have been an exciting time. Two greenhouse gas emission audits have been completed. Students now grow salad greens on the roof of the Hall of Science and distribute compact fluorescent lightbulbs to Walla Walla residents as a regular weekend activity. Perhaps most importantly, students have raised awareness of environmental issues and the necessity of conservation, even if they don't personally identify with the environmental movement.

Class of 2010 moves on to new schools, career opportunities

Lea Negrin May 18, 2010
The Whitman College class of 2010 will soon be spreading across the globe for jobs, civil service and a variety of other opportunities.
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On music, songwriting, the Internet and more: A conversation with Gareth Campesinos!

Andrew Hall May 18, 2010
When Los Campesinos! and No Age came to town last week, we sat down with frontman Gareth Campesinos! and No Age's Randy Randall. The full interviews with both are available online on KWCW's station blog.

Fox News commentator Juan Williams to challenge grads with charged ideas

jeremyguggenheim May 18, 2010
Journalist Juan Williams, who currently works as a political commentator for Fox News and NPR, will be delivering the commencement address during Whitman's May 23 graduation ceremony.
Campus bands: the year in review

Campus bands: the year in review

caitlinhardee May 18, 2010
You can't play rock music in an ivory tower. This cliché is drilled into pop culture by bands like Green Day—bands who drop out of, never enter, or otherwise flee the world of academia and stake their lives in music. Despite this, Whitman harbors an astoundingly vibrant scene of bands and musicians who balance demanding course loads with creativity and intense dedication to their art. As graduation approaches, we caught up with just a few of our campus bands to see what developments the year has brought.
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Sherwood

Dujie Tahat May 12, 2010

The end of this semester marks the end of the first year of the newly-remodeled Sherwood Athleic Center. With both Baker Ferguson Fitness Center and Sherwood up and running, Whitman now boasts a two-part...

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For international seniors, a world of choices awaits

jennywillis May 10, 2010
International students at Whitman face a different set of choices and challenges when it comes time to graduate.

Graduate programs attract small, driven group of seniors

Rebecca Bright May 10, 2010
While most Whitties take time off after graduating, these motivated seniors are headed straight back to school this summer or fall.

Walla Walla bucket list: Seniors share favorite local pastimes

amychapman May 9, 2010
Before you graduate, here's a list of must-do activities and events in the Walla Walla area.
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