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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Dads: Possibly Worst Show Ever

‘Dads’: Possibly Worst Show Ever

Aleida Fernandez September 19, 2013
Sexist and racist all in one go, Dads is pushing the boundaries for television viewers. The television show only reinforces real-life negative stereotypes which shouldn't be considered "trend-setting" or "edgy."
Student Just Wants Burger Instead of Quinoa

Student Just Wants Burger Instead of Quinoa

Melina Hughes September 19, 2013
Tofu in curry instead of chicken, a seemingly extreme amount of hummus, and countless inquiries what seitan actually is... Will the madness ever end!??
Bon Appétits new policy presents dilemma

Bon Appétit’s new policy presents dilemma

Kyle Seasly September 19, 2013
It’s always tough when a situation presents itself as completely unfair. Sometimes one has no words to express the frustrations at a system that intentionally screws people over. That’s how I felt when working at Jewett Dining Hall last Monday night when a co-worker informed me of a change in Bon Appétit policy.

First-Year Roomies Not Best Friends

Rosemary Hanson September 19, 2013
Scandal rocked the quiet little community of Lyman just outside of Anderson Friday.... Initial reports seem to indicate that freshmen residents Amanda Norman (’17) of Seattle and Lydia Oscar (’17) of Portland have not developed the strong bond of friendship experienced by most, if not all, Whitman freshmen.
Fantasy Sports Boast Real Benefits

Fantasy Sports Boast Real Benefits

Dylan Snyder September 19, 2013
The informed awareness that Whitman students have about pop culture or politics doesn't seem to extend to our nation's favorite sport. However, an easy way to start thinking about football and its importance to American culture is through fantasy sports.
Ember Fx Tops KWCW Charts, Talks Musical and Creative Process

Ember Fx Tops KWCW Charts, Talks Musical and Creative Process

Emma Dahl September 19, 2013
California-based electronic music artist Michael Berns tops the charts at KWCW. The Pio chats with him about life, music, and The Karate Kid.
One Direction Documentary Lacks Direction

One Direction Documentary Lacks Direction

Nathan Fisher September 19, 2013
One Friday afternoon movie reviewer Nathan Fisher and A&E Editor Aleida Fernandez decided to go see the new One Direction documentary. The night ended basically as they expected it.

Laywatch

Rosemary Hanson September 19, 2013
The current state of affairs.
Frisbee: Dont Sell Out

Frisbee: Don’t Sell Out

Tristan Gavin September 19, 2013
Don't get me wrong; I love Frisbee. I think it is a great game and one that should be enjoyed by the masses. The commercialization of the game and attempts to make the sport marketable through Major League Ultimate (MLU), for example, has pushed Ultimate toward something it is not: a big-market sport.

What’s in Your Oven?

Evelyn Levine September 19, 2013
Do you sometimes wonder what is in your oven, but are too confused, lazy, tired, dumb or freaked out to check?

The Year of Abundant Anniversaries

Adam Heymann September 19, 2013
40 years ago, The Beatles topped the charts with Please Please Me and sparked a musical revolution. Now in 2013, music celebrates a multitude of anniversaries.

Lost & Found

Molly Johanson September 19, 2013
Do you know where your Nalgene is?
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