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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Baseball emerges hopeful after disappointing season

Kyle Howe May 3, 2012
Hopes for a more successful baseball season were dashed as the team finished 5-19 in the Northwest Conference with an overall record of 5-34. While many players expressed disappointment with the season's results, they also recognized that the team has made significant improvements.
Illustration: Ruth Hwang

‘Pirates! Band of Misfits’ brings nonstop laughs for all

Nathan Fisher May 3, 2012
After years of “maturing” and stretching way outside my comfort zone, this week I retreated back to my roots with the innocence of kids’ movies. “The Pirates! Band of Misfits,” a claymation wonder filled with clever wit and humor, was spot on.

Ingrid Michaelson explores dark vulnerability with ‘Human Again’

Mallory Martin May 3, 2012
With the release of her fifth album, Human Again, singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson exposes us to a darker, less romantic side of her talents.

‘Mysterium’ weaves together multimedia portrait of trauma, hope

Alex Hagen May 3, 2012
On Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, Whitman Dance Theater will present “Mysterium,” its final show of the school year, which integrates elements of music, poetry, film and art.
Illustration: Emily Johnson

Environmental degredation replaces classic imperialism

Sam Chapman May 3, 2012
Today's levels of environmental degradation bears much in common with 18th and 19th century imperialism. Here in the 21st century, we are once again making a purchase with a whole swath of civilization as its externality.

‘Trelawny’ whirls into Harper Joy with love, intrigue, hoop skirts

Clara Bartlett May 3, 2012
From Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6, Harper Joy Theatre presents "Trelawny" on the Alexander Stage, adapted from Sir Arthur Pinero's "Trelawny." The performance will be repeated again during Commencement Weekend, from Thursday, May 17 through Saturday, May 19.

KWCW Show of the Week

The Editors May 3, 2012
From Bowie to Interpol, Velvets to Cure—everything from nearly underground to totally below the radar. Tune in to hear the true meaning of 'left of the dial!'

Style Spotlight: Simerun Singh ’12

cade beck May 3, 2012
The Pioneer searches out Whitties who bring an extra splash of sartorial daring to the campus. This week's Style Spotlight: senior Simerun Singh.

Whitties shed pre-finals stress during weekend competitions

Matt Tesmond May 3, 2012
Last weekend, with less than two weeks before finals begin, Whitties got out their stress by climbing, playing volleyball and getting fierce on the soccer field.

Comic

alexbailey May 3, 2012

Illustration: Ariel Carter-Rodriguez

Whitman, Walla Walla University partner in 2012 summer reading selection

Allison Bolgiano May 3, 2012
This summer, students at Whitman and Walla Walla University will share a summer reading book.
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