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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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When it comes to dating, gender imbalance accepted

Rose Woodbury February 18, 2010
Whitman students discuss the prospects of dating with the gender ratio balanced in favor of women.

Social science majors face setbacks when testing on human subjects

Jocelyn Richard February 18, 2010
All majors in psychology and sociology are required to write a senior thesis, and the majority of these projects involve human subjects. Recruiting subjects can be difficult for Whitman students, however, because of the small student population and lack of contact with outside community members.

Top five reasons Whitman cycling is a team to watch

Melissa Navarro February 18, 2010
The Whitman cycling team begins their season and hopes to continue their success.
Going to Hell: Butlers new novel makes an introspective but quick and easy read

Going to ‘Hell’: Butler’s new novel makes an introspective but ‘quick and easy’ read

Christine Texeira February 17, 2010
What keeps "Hell" from being a mere parody of Dante's "Inferno," or just an outlet for those with fame or influence to suffer for entertainment, are the moments of introspection.

Hot Chip’s ‘most eccentric album yet’ teeters between success, going too far

Andrew Hall February 17, 2010
Whereas Made in the Dark was defined by its split between uptempo numbers and attempted neo-soul balladry, this album blends those strands together with some success.
T. Maccarones new Olive Marketplace and Café taps into excitement, experiments with café/marketplace hybrid

T. Maccarone’s new Olive Marketplace and Café taps into excitement, experiments with café/marketplace hybrid

Becquer Medak-Seguin February 17, 2010
Your nostalgic yearning for large baguettes may not be satisfied by Maccarone's new establishment, but this eatery's penchant for bold, creamy sauce flavors may more than make up for it.

Award-winning slam poet Alvin Lau, among others, to judge first-ever Whitman slam poetry competition

Ami Tian February 17, 2010
Next week, Whitman Events Boards and Slam Poetry Club are teaming up to host a new slam competition that will pit Whitman's most talented poets against each other.
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New director Cooper garners Oscar buzz with ‘Crazy Heart’; ‘American Radical’ captures professorial life

Becquer Medak-Seguin February 17, 2010
“Crazy Heart" is unwaveringly predictable and too schematic to merit the hearts and minds of so many members of the Academy.
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Stitch ‘n Bitch group builds new knitting community

Mehera Nori February 17, 2010
While the group is made up mostly of Whitman College staff, faculty and students, anyone is welcome to attend.
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Ticket shortages for One-Acts leave students frustrated

caitlinhardee February 17, 2010
The high level of student demand and the inability to extend the show's run raise the question of why the contest is not held on Harper Joy's main Alexander Stage, which boasts seating for 315.
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Political Cartoon

kellydouglas February 17, 2010
Raising the stakes.
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Comic

jungsong February 17, 2010

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