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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

People Search malfunction spawns chaos

Adam Brayton September 8, 2011

Marvin Wenzel was distraught. The night before, he had seen a pretty brunette girl at the 80s dance with a ponytail off to the side, wearing bright pink spandex pants and a tie-dye tank top. He could totally...

Changes lead to successful registration

Molly Johanson September 8, 2011
For first-year Umair Meredia, registering for his first college classes was “actually really successful." First-year Jose Beleche thought registration was “straightforward and simple."

Big Love, Whitman College

Adam Brayton September 8, 2011

This year is just the same as any year. We all get to campus, do a little research and come to the same age-old realization. Girls outnumber guys, almost two to one. And to make matters worse for the poor...

Credit: Emily Johnson

Advice from seasoned Whitties

Alyssa Fairbanks September 8, 2011
Try something you've never done before; write for The Pioneer, sing in Schwa, play IM football. Your first month at Whitman is the perfect time to start. Explore Walla Walla and get involved in the community beyond our comfortable Whitman bubble.

Community to commemorate 9/11

Shelly Le September 8, 2011
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life will hold a two-part event to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks this Sunday. The events will strive for religious understanding and reflection on 9/11 through an interfaith worship service and later a public forum.
Credit: Faith Bernstein

Dan Terrio appointed new Chief Information Officer

Karah Kemmerly September 8, 2011
After a long and in-depth search process last spring, Dan Terrio has been appointed new Chief Information Officer at Whitman. He is the successor of previous CIO Keiko Pitter, who retired last year. Terrio has been working in the field of technology for more than 20 years, most recently as CIO of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Ore.

Historical summer for women’s soccer

Pamela London September 8, 2011
The Whitman women's soccer team crossed the Atlantic this August for an international preseason trip to England, where the team played eight games in three weeks while gaining valuable experience and building a team identity for the upcoming season.
Credit: Alex Bailey

News flash: Mom was right, again

Adam Brayton September 8, 2011

It struck first-year Darren Mulrey this Wednesday morning, while putting his pants on, that that thing his mom told him to do with the refrigerator in his Anderson dorm room was a great idea. "It...

Whittie Wisdom

Alyssa Fairbanks September 8, 2011
This week Feature asked a variety of Whitman seniors for advice and words of wisdom that they wish they had received in the fall of 2008.  
Credit: Ethan Parrish

St. Vincent ignites Coffeehouse season

caitlinhardee September 8, 2011
Indie goddess Annie Clark (St. Vincent) played to a captivated crowd on the Reid side lawn. Ranging from headbanded hipsters to leather-clad townsfolk, people flocked to see the delicate, barefooted songstress famed for working with artists like Sufjan Stevens and Bon Iver. The singer's ethereal voice and guitar work, backed by interwoven keys and massive drums, drew an enthusiastic reception.
Credit: Marin Axtell

Harper Joy Theatre unveils stunning new remodels

caitlinhardee September 8, 2011
There is a striking new jewel on campus where the bland façade of Harper Joy Theatre used to stand. The hub of Whitman's drama community underwent extensive remodeling over the summer.
Credit: David Jacobson

Trendy new eateries offer smorgasbord of variety

Cara Lowry September 8, 2011
Walla Walla upped its trendy ante this summer with the debut of four new eateries. Ranging from self-serve frozen yogurt shop to contemporary gastro pub, there truly is something for everyone.
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