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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Office of Fellowships and Grants sees record traffic

Jon Ruffin February 10, 2011
The Office of Fellowships and Grants at Whitman continues to help students apply for many programs.

Whitman searches for environmental studies-classics, nine other tenure-track faculty

Will Gregg February 10, 2011
Whitman College's search for a professor to fill the newly-combined position of environmental studies and classics began on Monday, Feb. 7 and will continue until shortly before spring break.
Day of love brings pink hearts, candy, chocolate, flowers, cynicism

Day of love brings pink hearts, candy, chocolate, flowers, cynicism

Hanna Kahl February 10, 2011
Valentine's Day has long been heralded as the “day of love", especially with regards to couples. People often spend tons of money on their significant other on this holiday and go on romantic dates. At Whitman, many truly enjoy it. However, for both people in relationships and out, there is some cynicism surrounding the holiday's traditional practices as well as criticism of its social constructions.

Don’t cost a thing: Reclaiming love on Feb. 14

Patricia Vanderbilt February 10, 2011
Is Valentine's Day a good day for the heart or just a bad day for the wallet? Despite what store displays adorned with pink hearts and roses would have you believe, for many, February 14 is neither special nor sweet. The holiday promotes a romanticized picture that doesn't necessarily reflect the reality of relationships (or lack thereof) in our college lifestyle. This week Feature looks into how Whitties navigate around the consumerist and artificial aspects of this holiday to re-work V-Day their way.
Kelly Peterson saves the ball from going out of bounds in the final seconds of the game on the night of January 28th. After a hard fought game, Whitman ended up losing 64-61 to Lewis & Clark.  Credit: Ethan Parrish

Whitman women look to fight for the postseason

Tyler Hurlburt February 10, 2011
In a season of close games, the Whitman women's basketball team looks to fight to get into the NWC playoffs.
Credit: Molly Johanson

Inland Octopus showcases Whitman talent

Sean McNulty February 10, 2011

Local toy store Inland Octopus may be marketed for kids, but an upcoming three-month entertainment series hopes to change this by showcasing the talents of local performers from both Whitman College and...

Tips for Townies: How to hit on Whitties

Backpage Team February 10, 2011

Just in time for Valentine's Day! -Do a totally sick skateboard trick in front of her. Nothing gets a girl to take her clothes off faster than a totally gnar ollie mctwist. This also applies to your...

Real Talk: E-mailing Professors

Backpage Team February 10, 2011

Professor- This week, I have been really sick. I have still been coming to class because apparently I can't get excused by Chuck Cleveland unless I'm in a coma. However, at night I have been going to...

Kanye Tweet of the Week

Backpage Team February 10, 2011

NO ALCOHOL BEFORE TATTOOS

Vagina Monologues promote dialogue about violence against women

Rachel Alexander February 10, 2011
Whitman's annual showing of The Vagina Monologues raises funds for local organizations aimed at ending violence against women.

Numbers in the News

Rachel Alexander February 10, 2011
Numbers in the News is a weekly feature highlighting statistics and numbers which are of interest to students.

Student band Plateau realeases new CD, plans summer tour

C.J. Wisler February 10, 2011

Expect many changes for student band and Coffeehouse regular Plateau. The band released their second album and will tour the West Coast this summer. Plateau, whose musical style bass player and junior...

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