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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Local swimming holes offer cheap way to cool down

jennywillis May 6, 2010
With the approach of sweltering summer days, knowing the best local swimming spots is key.
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5 Easy Ways to Waste Time on the Internet

Blair Hanley Frank May 6, 2010
Finals are coming up, and you need new ways to procrastinate. What's a student to do?
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Nader: A different kind of Green

Lisa Curtis May 6, 2010
Ralph Nader might have run for president twice as a Green Party candidate...

The great outdoors and the great indoors at Whitman

joeykern May 6, 2010

The great outdoors, a haven for Whitman Tamarac-ians, a place where whisper lights, water and granola can somehow pass for microwaves, beer and ramen. To be honest, I have never seen the tremendous appeal....

Arizona’s immigration law means real federal reform needed

jamessledd May 6, 2010

On April 23, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into effect a controversial new immigration law. The law requires that immigrants carry proof of their immigration status at all times. Furthermore, the...

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Students thrive during Walla Walla summers

Hadley Jolley May 6, 2010
Despite long, sweltering days, many students opt to stay in Walla Walla to work or research during the summer break.

Summer reading list serves in any occasion

Rebecca Bright May 6, 2010
The books on this list of suggested summer reading can help you out in any situation or mood, whether you're out to fill the "Lost" void, meet the parents, or enjoy a guilty pleasure.

Pay your taxes, Tea Party

William Witwer May 6, 2010

The Tea Party, the intensely conservative populist movement that has so captivated the mainstream media's attention, was recently surveyed in a CBS/New York Times poll. This national political organization...

Letter from the Editor

Molly Smith May 6, 2010

It's hard to believe that 13 issues have passed since the beginning of the semester. For that matter, it's even harder to believe that the end of the semester is upon us and that summer is only days away. As...

Immigration: Perspectives from China

Gary Wang May 6, 2010

While study abroad is purportedly supposed to get you to understand foreign cultures, cultivate tolerance and provide an escape if (and when) you get bored of Whitman, it also provides another perspective...

Whitties shun rest, opt for productive vacations

Becky Nevin May 6, 2010
These students have rejected the traditional poolside vacation for a summer of service or research.

Despite low profile, official beer mile inspires fierce rivalries

amychapman May 6, 2010
Every year, the 'official' beer mile takes place off campus, a few days before its Ankeny counterpart. Although the official event includes less nudity, the beer chugging—and athletic competition—remain surprisingly intense.
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