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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Letter from the Editor for Jamie Soukup Reid

Letter from the Editor for Jamie Soukup Reid

Shelly Le September 12, 2013
Editor in Chief Shelly Le addresses the loss of one beloved Pio community member, Jamie Soukup Reid.

Debate Team Moves Forward Under New Director

Shelly Le September 12, 2013
As the school year begins and Whitman’s nationally renowned debate team prepares for their upcoming fall tournaments, all signs point toward another another successful year for the debate team. However, recent decisions regarding the team have left some debaters unhappy.

Internships Provide Professional Avenues for Students’ Environmental Passions

Serena Runyan September 12, 2013
Three Whitties explore their environmental passions and interests at summer internships.
Whitman Branches Out To Tree-Based Energy Source on Campus

Whitman Branches Out To Tree-Based Energy Source on Campus

Molly Johanson September 12, 2013
Instead of a triumphant ribbon-cutting ceremony catered with little cakes by Bon Appétit, the unveiling of Whitman’s expanded green energy system, Whitvironmenttm, was conducted through a simple trial run to an excited audience of dozens this Monday. Jorge Watercrossing, Whitman’s president, demonstrated to the crowd the triumphant charging noise of his iPhone as he plugged it in to one of the trees between Olin Hall and the Science Building.

‘In Utero’ 20 Years Later

Kyle Seasly September 12, 2013
Kurt Cobain, for various reasons, will forever remain somewhat mysterious. He was a killer songwriter, yet admitted blatantly to ripping off the Pixies in a Rolling Stone interview.
Illustration by MaryAnne Bowen

Whitman Rushes Pledge Process

Tristan Gavin September 12, 2013

If you ask anyone about his or her Greek organization on campus, most will make the classic, defensive claim that Whitman Greek life is different. And it is –– or so I believe. But if the fraternities...

Photo by Devika Doowa

High hopes for Lady Sweets after Nationals

Kyle Howe September 12, 2013
During the beginning of the summer the Whitman Lady Sweets Ultimate Frisbee team was hard at work at the Division One College Championships, the first national tournament for the team, where they were establishing themselves as a powerhouse Ultimate team.
Arcade-ia: From dream to reality

Arcade-ia: From dream to reality

Sean McNulty September 12, 2013
Andrew and Laurie Largent opened Arcade-ia on Main St. last April. Find out how they made their business a success.
Photo contributed by Brennan Johnson

Tennis Court Remodels Near Completion Despite Delay

Hannah Bartman September 12, 2013
Despite a week long delay due to rain, the tennis court remodels are looking better than expected and hold a promising future for the Whitman Tennis team.
The Actual Whitman College Campus Map

The Actual Whitman College Campus Map

Elena Aragon September 12, 2013
What you really need to know about campus.
Whitmans Yard Sale Means More Than Cheap Furniture

Whitman’s Yard Sale Means More Than Cheap Furniture

Sarah Cornett September 12, 2013
The Physical Plant Yard Sale collects all the odds and ends of Whitman's furniture and devices, including everything from chairs to typewriters, while also funding the Non-Traditional Student Scholarship fund.
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