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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Turkey Drop Update

Evelyn Levine December 5, 2013
The “Turkey Drop” is a term referring to the ending, or "dropping," of a relationship, specifically long-distance (often with a high school student and first-year in college) that is ended over Thanksgiving break when the college student returns home. The common reasoning is that the college student finds more opportunity for sexual encounters that comes with more “maturity” at school.

Arts and Crafts

Karah Kemmerly December 5, 2013
This week The Pioneer spoke with several crafty businesspeople in town, like the owners of Stash, one of the few independent craft stores in Walla Walla. We also interviewed student and staff vendors who will be selling their homemade crafts and tasty treats at the fourth annual Whitman Arts and Crafts Fair on Monday, Dec. 9.

Professor of Geology Pat Spencer Appointed Interim Provost and Dean of Faculty

Sarah Cornett December 4, 2013
Professor of Geology Pat Spencer has been appointed interim Dean of Faculty and Provost. The announcement was made to the faculty last Monday, following current Dean of Faculty and Provost Timothy Kaufman-Osborn's decision to resign at the end of the year.
Student Groups Prepare for Choral Contest

Student Groups Prepare for Choral Contest

Serena Runyan April 25, 2013
For the competitors, Choral Contest is more than just a show; it's the culmination of months of effort.

Individual Blame Won’t Address Environmental Problems

Sam Chapman April 25, 2013
The Earth does not need saving, we do, and we must adjust our activism accordingly.

Tech Work More Sensible with a Few Simple Rules

Blair Hanley Frank April 25, 2013
Since I'm going to be leaving campus and taking them with me, I figured I'd share my rules for understanding and contextualizing the technology industry.
Illustration by Luke Hampton

ASWC Passes Act to Encourage More Student-Taught Classes

Lachlan Johnson April 25, 2013
ASWC Senate passed an act on April 14 to make it easier for student-teachers to apply for funding to teach a class.
Mary Madden 13 runs down the field at Greekends football tournament.  Photos by Halley McCormick.

New Look at Greekend Football Produces Mixed Feelings

Peter Clark April 25, 2013
Greekend's football format changed this year to address aggressive activity. Teams by graduating class proved to be much more enjoyable for the women than the sorority teams of the past.
This is a Talking Heads Cover Band Exudes Talent, Funk

This is a Talking Heads Cover Band Exudes Talent, Funk

Emma Dahl April 25, 2013

You might have heard of This is a Talking Heads Cover Band, a new student band taking campus by storm. This reporter can say with confidence that this group of student musicians is incredibly talented. Members...

Whitman Christian Fellowship Fundraises to Fight Sex Trafficking

Whitman Christian Fellowship Fundraises to Fight Sex Trafficking

Daniel Kim April 25, 2013
Whitman Christian Fellowship is organizing a fundraiser for non-profit organization Speak Up for the Poor, which aims to help adolescent girls get out of the sex trafficking industry.

Samuel Moyn Lecture Defines Human Rights

Sarah Cornett April 25, 2013
On Monday, April 22, Historian and Columbia University Professor Samuel Moyn discussed the origin of our definition of human rights in Olin 130.
Illustration by Marlee Raible

Sustainable Walla Walla Prepares for Fourth Annual Green Travel Competition

Maegan Nelson April 25, 2013
Sustainable Walla Walla is holding the fourth annual Green Travel Competition in honor of Earth Week.
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