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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Fake Ad: Self-Burning Bra

Fake Ad: Self-Burning Bra

Natalie Berg March 6, 2014

Desperate to take a stand for feminism? Want to, say, burn your bra? We've found a way to ease your struggle: the self-burning bra automatically goes up in flames every six hours and rematerializes...

Counseling Center Addresses Increased Student Demand

Counseling Center Addresses Increased Student Demand

Drew Edmonds March 6, 2014
This month, the Counseling Center decided to go through with hiring a new counselor in accordance with an ASWC resolution passed last semester. The addition of another counselor is a response to the increasing demand and sometimes limited availability of counseling services on campus.
Fierce Competition Predicted for Oscars

Fierce Competition Predicted for Oscars

Nathan Fisher February 27, 2014
This year's competition was fierce, and it showcased a plethora of standout movies. Well, I guess there has to be a winner, so here are some of my picks for this year’s most sought-after Oscar winners.
Sherman Victim of Gender Normativity in Media

Sherman Victim of Gender Normativity in Media

Alisha Agard February 27, 2014
This NFL football season was an entertaining one. Full of rivals and surprising wins, it was cool to see some of the underdog teams step up to the plate. As a Seattleite, I was happy to see the success of the Seattle Seahawks and when they won the game against the San Fransico 49ers that sent them to the super bowl; I was thrilled. My happiness was short lived after seeing the way media painted Richard Sherman as a "thug" and was criticized for his post-game interview.
Senior Ethan Dederick Advances to Second Round of Mars One Application

Senior Ethan Dederick Advances to Second Round of Mars One Application

Josephine Adamski February 27, 2014
Senior Ethan Dederick has passed the first round of applications to be on the first manned mission to Mars. Getting accepted into the program would mean that Dederick gets a one-way ticket to Mars. In other words, he wouldn’t be returning to Earth.
Students Judge Books By Their Covers

Students Judge Books By Their Covers

Tara McCulloch February 27, 2014
No matter what they learned as children or what their parents told them, data shows that the vast majority of students are still judging books by their covers.
FACE Prepares for Breaking Ground Monologues

FACE Prepares for Breaking Ground Monologues

Sam Grainger-Shuba February 27, 2014
March 7 and 8 mark the second year of an annual Whitman event: the Breaking Ground Monologues. Student, staff, faculty and alumni will contribute to the event put on by the Feminists Advocating for Change and Empowerment (FACE) club.
Sunshine Disrupts Senior Hibernation

Sunshine Disrupts Senior Hibernation

Melina Hughes February 27, 2014
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Theeessiiiiissss
Harry Potter Crossword Puzzle

Harry Potter Crossword Puzzle

Natalie Berg February 27, 2014

Clues: Across 1. This mirror shows your longings 4. He was a good elf 7. Trelawney's "subject" 8. Harry's mother 9. Fudge's replacement 11. Hogsmeade sweet shoppe 13. This professor...

Foreign Films Offer Language-Learning Opportunity

Foreign Films Offer Language-Learning Opportunity

Vincent Warne February 20, 2014
Take a look at columnist Vincent Warne's suggestions for foreign films available in Penrose Library.
Mease not Mooses: Size Does Matter

Mease not Mooses: Size Does Matter

Luke Hampton February 20, 2014

Cartoon by Asa Mease.

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