Although liberals lament the size of the defense budget and assertive U.S. foreign policy, the military has important potential to promote social and environmental change that should not be overlooked.
On Friday, Feb. 25, Chism Recital Hall will premiere musical pieces by six by student composers: three Whitman students, two Walla Walla University students and a Whitman graduate.
President Obama and congressional Republicans are mistaken in trying to cut the budget deficit by cutting Pell Grants. Pell Grants are a crucial ingredient for US economic competitiveness.
Dear Editors-in-Chief,
I would like to know why Whitman has a baseball team. According to their web site, over the last 10 seasons, the team has a record of 65-297, or a winning percentage of 17.95...
The film "City Island" is a humorous and serious account of a dysfunctional family. With a great cast, intelligent script and talented director, this film is a recommended watch.
Fifteen students attended the Food Justice Conference, prompting thoughts on how to improve the sustainability and equity of the country's food system.
This week, the Backpage was lucky enough to have Miss Manners step in as a guest columnist. She was more than willing to help us answer some of the fan mail we get here at The Pioneer.
Dear Miss Manners,
I...
So, you're thinging with this really cute girl, and are about to ask her out on a legit date. Then she starts talking about her favorite band, Paramore ... WTF? You can't date a girl with such horrible...
On a scale of one to 10, how hot are our varsity athletes?
4.5 Volleyball--Spandex isn't flattering for anyone, but you pull it off pretty well.
9 M & W Cross Country--six-packs and...
With so much food often placed on our plates, it is easy to be unaware of where it all eventually ends up. According to an article in the New Scientist on July 31, sixteen percent of the energy consumed...
The state of Washington is in a fiscal crisis, and many government programs are on the chopping block; this includes cuts to community and technical colleges, the Department of Corrections, and the Department of Social and Health Services. With the legislature facing an estimated 4.5 billion dollar budget deficit over the next two fiscal years beginning with the 2011-2012 budget--figures that exceeded initial projections--extensive cuts are planned statewide, not excepting small towns like Walla Walla.
