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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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“Styx” artist Deborah Butterfield visits Whitman

Emily Lin-Jones October 6, 2011

Whitman students and local sculpture enthusiasts had the opportunity on Tuesday, Oct. 4 to meet world-renowned sculptor Deborah Butterfield, creator of the beloved Whitman campus fixture "Styx." Butterfield...

Credit: Charlie Li

Profile: Motherrucker Cameron Michels

Sylvie Luiten October 6, 2011
Profile: Cameron Michels Class: Senior Major: Sociology Hometown: Kirkland, Wash. Sitting on the couches at Reid, wearing a Motherruckers sweatshirt and shorts, Michels has a temporary cast on her foot. When did you start playing rugby? I started at Whitman as a Jan-start and have been playing ever since . . . so I guess...

Does Whitman’s passion for service meet community needs?

Kinsey White October 6, 2011
Whitman students have a large presence in the Walla Walla volunteer community. Feature investigates whether this participation meets critical needs of the community.
KWCW Show of the Week

KWCW Show of the Week

The Editors October 2, 2011

Graphic by Alden. 'Gourmet Music' Emily Coba and Devin Stone rock the airwaves every week with classic feel-good tunes from the past century. It's perfect listening for your drive-time commute,...

Credit: Jung Song

Undocumented Whitman students face difficulties paying for college

Rachel Alexander February 24, 2011
Many of the eight undocumented immigrant students at Whitman College struggle with tuition, keeping their status secret and the thought of what they'll do after graduating.
Noah Lerner shares a story involving a very rainy family vacation to Disney Land. Credit: Marie Von Hafften

Missionary Mainstage makes mark

C.J. Wisler February 24, 2011
A small group of students met at Kimball Theatre to listen to and tell stories at Whitman's first Missionary Mainstage on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Juniors Adriel Borshansky and Rimmy Doowa of the all-student band Dabbles in Bloom practice vocals Wednesday, Feb. 23rd. Credit: Kendra Klag

Spotlight: Campus band Dabbles in Bloom overcomes obstacles, plans ahead

Kate Robinette February 24, 2011
Whitman's musical talent overflows into all-student indie pop band, Dabbles in Bloom, who is planning new spring projects and shows.
Photos by Julia Bowman; Design by Jack Lazar

Men’s baseball aims for turn around after recent slump

Andrew Hawkins February 24, 2011

Whitman College baseball coach Jared Holowaty's baseball program has the potential to turn around a recent slump with this year's 2010 recruiting class. In order to become a competitive college within...

Sexism, binaries and vaginas, oh my!

Cara Lowry February 24, 2011

We like to think of the Whitman environment as open-minded. On paper and in the classroom, we cry out against discrimination. But anonymously--when scribbling on bathroom stalls or hastily evaluating professors--we...

Credit: Jea Alford

ASWC membership fee lowered

Jon Ruffin February 24, 2011
ASWC voted to reduce its student government fee from 320 to 316 dollars due to a surplus of funds from the large class of 2014.

Pio Picks

C.J. Wisler February 24, 2011

Karaoke Night The Student Activities Office will host a Karaoke Night for students looking for a chance to show off their vocal cords or those who simply want to watch their friends belt out their...

IHC athletes face unique challenges

Matt Manley February 24, 2011
For varsity team members looking to pursue extra-athletic interests and find a supportive community, the IHC can offer a great option. But athletes should carefully consider their commitments before deciding to apply.
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