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Vol. CLVI, CIRCUIT
Whitman news since 1896

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Whitman Wire

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Child who received weed Halloween candy realizes he’s more of an indica kid

AQ, Stinky Doctor Woman November 7, 2019

On Thursday of last week, the day of dress-up and ghoulish delights, every clickbait-vulnerable parent’s worst nightmare came true. An 11-year-old, Little Johnny, received some assorted edibles in exchange...

Illustration by Elena Kaminskaia

Man who trades in iPhone for flip phone likens himself to contemporary Thoreau

Ann Karneus, Aroused November 7, 2019

Although technology in the digital age provides us with instantaneous connections and a wealth of information, the sheer volume of these resources can lead to a life full of distractions.  Sophomore...

A scary story to tell in the dark: Dignity lost in Sig basement

Maddie Ott, Hot ‘n Bothered November 7, 2019

It was a dark and stormy night. Well, not quite stormy, but in the low thirties with a brisk and terribly biting wind. Nothing seemed amiss. ‘Twas a Friday night after a long and arduous week of participating...

My professor saw me cry and now she’s my mom

AE, Unprofessional Young Professional November 7, 2019

Amidst midterms and thesis proposals, I was feeling especially stressed and unprepared for the week. I went into my professor’s office hours in hopes of asking for just one measly extension but came...

Area man who bought king sized candy bars for trick-or-treaters clearly compensating for something

Ann Karneus, Youtuber November 1, 2019

Last Friday, area man John Studebaker was spotted exiting Safeway with an estimated $400 worth of Halloween candy. Kent Jameson, the cashier who handled the bizarre transaction, weighed in.  “Get...

Illustration by Elena Kaminskaia

Skeleton has no BODY to go to the dance with

Maude Lustig, Three Stomachs November 1, 2019

Awww, how sad :( This skeleton has no BODY to go to the dance with (get it?). One month ago the skeleton made a very public prom-posal to Jennifer Beef, the most popular girl in the senior class. They...

Reid Market dresses up as Whole Foods

Madeline Kemp, Meme Archivist November 1, 2019

One of the spookiest costumes being flaunted this season is that of Reid Market, with a stunning rendering of an authentic Whole Foods Market. We started noticing the resemblance back in August, so this...

Illustration by Hannah Paul

Top 5 candies to hand out for a bitchin’ Halloween

Elise Sanders, Allergic To Not Having Fun October 28, 2019

Do you feel a disconnect from this generation’s youth, so great that you don’t even know what to give them on Halloween? Well, don’t you worry. Take my advice, and your house will be the most popular...

Illustration by Anika Vučićević

Atmosphere at nice restaurant ruined by local six-year-old

Elise Sanders, Milk Drinker October 24, 2019

It seemed like it would be a nice, romantic evening to diners at restaurant Le Ratatouille last Sunday night. Things would quickly take a jarring turn for the worst when a couple brought their 6-year-old...

Whitman unveils plans for “Resting Bitch Place”: Where the angriest bitches can finally rest

AE, Bitch October 24, 2019

Following the completion of the Reid and Jewett cafes, Whitman has announced that they will be breaking ground on a new hangout spot where even the angriest of bitches can hang. Named “Resting Bitch...

Illustration by Lanh Tran

Sweatier weather: Jewett plague gets moist

Madeline Kemp, Rodeo Clown October 21, 2019

There has been a lot of buzz around Jewett lately, and The Wire can tell you why. With fall upon us, naturally, it's cold and flu season. Many of us students are all too familiar with the annual Jewett...

Yee: It’s spreading and it’s spreading fast

AE, Darth Vader Ginsberg October 9, 2019

The Health Center is on red alert this week after patient patterns revealed the spread of a condition that is knocking out an alarming number of Whitman men. The epidemic, currently nameless but unofficially...

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