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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Illustration: Binta Loos-Diallo

5 fun ways to keep gaming at Whitman ‘on the cheap’

Blair Hanley Frank January 26, 2012
For the casual Whittie gamer, these five titles will provide cheap entertainment, without sacrificing quality or your precious study time.

Style Spotlight: Emma Dahl ’15

cade beck January 26, 2012
The Pioneer searches out Whitties who bring an extra splash of sartorial daring to the campus. This week's Style Spotlight: first-year Emma Dahl.

Suggestions for healthy, tasty eating in 2012

Ellie Newell January 26, 2012
It's January, which means that many of us are making new commitments to our health and culinary palette. Whether you are hoping to eat healthier, or just hoping to shake up the midwinter stir-fry doldrums, I've got a couple tips for you.

‘Born to Die’ lacks soul, fails to find identity

Mallory Martin January 26, 2012
January has been a big month for singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey. With the release of a self-titled EP earlier this month, and her first album "Born to Die" due out soon, she's been busy.

Open source research techniques can revolutionize medicine

nathanord January 26, 2012
Drawing from the open source ideal in computer programing, scientists and researchers could create a global network of scientific inquiry that would greatly increase the pace of innovation.
Credit: Ethan Parrish

blue moon launches experimental new publication

Karah Kemmerly January 26, 2012
Many students don't feel they have a vehicle to publish their work on campus. bluemooner, a new companion publication to blue moon, aims to create a medium through which students can share their essays with other members of the campus community.

State of the State combines research, community outreach

Rachel Alexander January 26, 2012
Whitman's State of the State class, which has existed since 2005, does community research on a variety of issues affecting Washington Latinos, including political participation, immigration policy and bilingual education in Walla Walla schools.
Illustration: Binta Loos-Diallo

Comic

Binta Loos-Diallo January 26, 2012
Comic by Binta Loos-Diallo

Atop the world in Norway

January 26, 2012
Ryan Nesbit's reflection on studying abroad in Norway during the fall of 2011.
Illustration: Alex Bailey

2012 film season promises action, massive star power

Nathan Fisher January 26, 2012
With the 2011 movie season concluded, save for the upcoming Academy Awards, it's time to look forward. 2012 appears to have some goodies coming our way. Here's my can't-wait-to-see film list in the action/adventure, comedy and thriller genres.
Illustration: Julie Peterson

Reflections from Whitties abroad

Alyssa Fairbanks January 26, 2012

Recent study abroad returnees share stories and eye-opening experiences through photos and memories.

Illustration: Kelly Douglas

Political Cartoon

kellydouglas January 26, 2012
A weekly editorial cartoon by Kelly Douglas.
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