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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Be my valentine

Tabor Martinsen February 9, 2012

Dear Autumn Knutson, The season for love is right around the corner and I thought this could be my big chance to tell you how I feel about you. So without further ado, Autumn, if I ever talked to you...

Illustration: Kelly Douglas

Board Editorial: Alberto G. case reveals need for reevaluation of tenure review process

Editorial Board February 9, 2012

The scale of the recent student protests regarding Assistant Professor of Spanish Alberto G.'s* tenure denial speaks not only to Galindo's impact on those who have taken his classes, but also to a large-scale...

Questioning tenure

Kelsey Kennedy February 9, 2012

Feature takes a critical look at student concerns over recent hiring and promotion decisions.

Illustration: Kelly Douglas

Political Cartoon

kellydouglas February 9, 2012

Illustration: Erika Zinser

Comic

Binta Loos-Diallo February 9, 2012

Numbers in the news

Shelly Le February 9, 2012
Numbers in the news is a weekly feature highlighting numbers and statistics of interest to college students.
Credit: Catie Bergman

Climbers bring organization, competition to growing club

Sylvie Luiten February 9, 2012
Whitman's Climbing club has made big strides since its formation two years ago, and is fast becoming a popular new environment for students of all skill levels.

Style Spotlight: Kalen Bergado ’14

cade beck February 9, 2012
The Pioneer searches out Whitties who bring an extra splash of sartorial daring to the campus. This week's Style Spotlight: sophomore Kalen Bergado.

Award-winning writer Camille Dungy visits campus

Mallory Martin February 9, 2012
On Thursday, Feb. 7, acclaimed author Camille T. Dungy will be visiting Kimball Auditorium in the fourth installment of this year's Visiting Writers Series.
Illustration: Julie Peterson

Sex: Be careful what you wish for

February 9, 2012
Hoping for a 'boyfriend', 'cuddle-buddy' or otherwise is fine, but be wary of doing so with anybody who happens to be convenient.

2012 Grammys bring mixed bag of nominees

Alex Hagen February 9, 2012
On Sunday, Feb. 12, the 54th Grammy Awards, which annually honor the best of the music industry, will be presented at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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