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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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New Composting Program Faces Challenges

Karah Kemmerly September 16, 2010
When sophomores Hannah Siano and Zoey Rogers came to campus last year, they noticed that something was missing in their residence hall: a composting program. Though their composting idea still has some challenges to overcome, Siano and Rogers have introduced composting to the class of 2014.

SMASH improv comedy group makes a comeback

McCaulay Singer-Milnes September 16, 2010
Whitman's informal improvisational comedy group, SMASH, is returning to campus after a three semester absence. Organizers of the group are looking to gain enough interest, especially amongst younger students, in order to guarantee the continued presence of the club for years to come.

Pio Picks

C.J. Wisler September 16, 2010
Selected Whitman College events between Sept. 16 and Sept. 23.

Whitman baseball steps up to the plate after summer

Bailey Arango September 16, 2010
Baseball seniors bring momentum from summer leagues to Whitman's young team.

Clooney’s ‘The American’: star power and atmosphere

Nate Lessler September 16, 2010
Audience members may get more than they bargained for when attending "The American", starring George Clooney.

Wolves: the endangered danger

Rachel Alexander September 16, 2010
Ranchers have legitimate interests in hunting wolves. Hunting wolves must be legalized in any solution to disputes between environmentalists and ranchers.

Whitman needs to reexamine 3-2

Zach Duffy September 16, 2010

Freshmen, transfers: Welcome to Whitman College. This college is a great place, one where you will make friends to last a lifetime and take classes that alter your worldviews. But put all of the praise...

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IHC Block Party dispels myths, delivers fun

nickmichal September 16, 2010
A highlight of the Interest House Community's annual event, the Block Party.
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Create durable data backup system

Blair Hanley Frank September 16, 2010
Losing your data is scary. A good backup system can help prevent a total catastrophe, and it's not hard to make one work for you.
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Back-to-School fall fashion trends: throwback outfits inspired by 90’s revival

nanyonjomukungu September 16, 2010
New wardrobe ideas for autumn: grunge, bold patterns, lace, and accessories.
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Huge entering class strains college resources

Hadley Jolley September 16, 2010
Several incoming first-years nearly slept in a Jewett Hall lounge according to Associate Dean of Students Nancy Tavelli. As there weren't sufficient rooms, she had originally planned to accommodate students in the lounge; it was only until students cancelled their fall 2010 enrollment that Tavelli was able to house them elsewhere.

Whitman basketball coaches go barefoot for charity

maxrausch January 27, 2010

On Saturday, Jan. 27, Whitman basketball coaches Michelle Ferenz and Eric Bridgeland will coach barefoot in their games against Northwest Conference rival Willamette University to raise awareness for the...

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