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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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Bon Appetit should improve payment system, rebuild trust with student body

Tristan Grau February 24, 2011
Bon Appetit should create a clear and consistent payment system in Reid. In this way, it can afford to loosen its draconian restrictions on students taking some food from the dining halls.

Alternative magazine makes comeback as Succession

William Witwer February 24, 2011
Former alt-mag Secession gets a new name, new editors and contributing writers as "Succession." Succession's first issue, "Religion," came out February 10, and the second issue, "Politics" came out February 24.

Admissions sees slight decline in applicant pool

Jon Ruffin February 24, 2011
Applications are slightly lower for the Class of 2015 compared to last year; the Office of Admission also plans for a smaller target class size.
Credit: Molly Johanson

Psychology department makes switch to group theses

Karah Kemmerly February 24, 2011
The psychology department has made a change in its senior thesis program: instead of working individually, psychology majors can choose between working independently or performing research in a group of two, three or four students, depending on how many students have similar research interests.
Whitmans women frisbee players, the Walla Walla Sweets, practice on Friday, Feb 18. Credit: Marie Von Hafften

Club frisbee opens season with strong showing

Tyler Hurlburt February 24, 2011
After finishing last season with a second place finish at nationals, the Sweets look to another strong season.

Co-ed club soccer gives players new perspective

Pamela London February 24, 2011
The Whitman club soccer team is a group of guys and girls who embody the Whittie culture in their camaraderie and love for competition. What began as simple pick-up soccer on Ankeny has quickly transformed into Whitman's latest club sport.

New lecture series aims to start conservation dialogue

Joe Volpert February 24, 2011
Whitman College has a new lecture series, "Perspectives on Conservation," featuring weekly talks about environmental issues from faculty.

Feminism still alive in Whitman community

Kelsey Kennedy February 24, 2011

The debate over a woman's reproductive rights is once again at the forefront of public consciousness with the introduction of new legislation in the House of Representatives that would cut federal funding...

Consumers must consider product cycles in consumption decisions

Blair Hanley Frank February 24, 2011
Purchasing any sort of electronic gadget is a big deal. But getting stuck with a product that's outdated a month later isn't a good thing. Here's how to avoid doing that.

Numbers in the News

Rachel Alexander February 24, 2011
Numbers in the News is a weekly feature highlighting statistics and numbers which are of interest to students.
David James Duncan visited Whitman campus Wednesday, Feb. 23rd to lecture on moving towards a spirituality that serves the living world.  Credit: Kendra Klag

Spirituality author David James Duncan visits campus

Will Gregg February 24, 2011
David James Duncan delivered a lecture, "The Wild Without, and the Wild Within: toward a spirituality that serves the living world," on Wednesday, February 23.
Photos by Ben Lerchin; Design by Ted Hendershot

Gender: Looking beyond socially-constructed binary

Hanna Kahl February 24, 2011

Boys are "supposed to" play with toy trucks, wrestle, never cry, get a high-paying job and marry a beautiful woman. Girls are "supposed to" have boyfriends, be emotional, marry a handsome man and cook...

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