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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Octopus supporters up in arms at City Council meeting

Molly Johanson October 14, 2010
A public forum regarding the Inland Octopus mural was held on Monday Oct. 11. Many community members showed up to support, but the question remains of whether or not the mural is a wall sign and against the city code.

‘Lady RA RA’ brings excitement to RA applications

Molly Johanson October 14, 2010
Resident Assistant applications are due soon. There have been slight changes to the application since last year.

Ballroom dance students into the “swing” of things

McCaulay Singer-Milnes October 14, 2010
Whitman College student led dance classes are a fun and informal way for Whitties to learn the art of ballroom dancing.

Thrifty Whitties: Prep for Parent’s Weekend – Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Roast Summer Squash

Olivia Jones October 14, 2010
How to make a cheap, easy, and impressive pasta with Aglio e Olio (garlic and olive oil).
Photo Credit: Kendra Klag

Stepping out of Macy’s: Walla Walla boutiques and clothing stores

nanyonjomukungu October 14, 2010
Walla Walla Boutiques offer Whitman Students a diverse set of shopping opportunities.

Bon Appétit varies from school to school

Molly Johanson October 14, 2010
The Trail Room at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Ore. is in many ways like Café 66 here at Whitman College. It offers pizzas, a grill menu and specialties and, like Whitman's dining facilities, is run by Bon Appétit Managing Company (BAMCO). But as of this year, the Trail Room is open until midnight. This and other changes stemmed from action by a student committee. While Bon Appétit has common threads at its campuses nationwide, its dining halls, hours and environmental practices vary from school to school.

Whitman charges for streaming videos

Tyler Hurlburt October 14, 2010

On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Whitman introduced a new video service allowing people to stream home volleyball matches live online. As the basketball and baseball seasons start, home games for each time will...

Background: Will Cooper 12 and Ben Skotheim 13. Lifting Players: Sugarsuren Sugar Byambasuren, 2014, Dylan Shenefield, Walla Walla community member. On Top: Matt Booth 14.  Photo Credit: Ethan Parrish

Reapers represent rugby at Whitman

Libby Arnosti October 14, 2010
The Whitman Reapers share their love of rugby and discuss specifics of this well-known but little-understood sport.
Members of Dabbles in Bloom - left to right: Jonas Myers 13 (Pianist), Rimmy Dooway 12 (Vocalist), Robby Seager 13 (Drummer). Songwriter Adriel Borshansky 12 is currently studying abroad but is still dedicated to the band and sending songs via email. Photo Credit: Julia Bowman

Spotlight on campus bands

Nate Lessler October 14, 2010
Spotlight on four Whitman bands: Dabbles in Bloom, Plateau, Chastity Belt and Orange Fight.

Pio Picks

C.J. Wisler October 14, 2010

Each Thursday, The Pioneer highlights several events happening on campus or in Walla Walla over the weekend. Here are this week's picks: The Visiting Writers Reading Series Presents Nick Flynn: Award-winning...

Copyright infringement notices on the rise

Derek Thurber October 14, 2010

In a world where the Internet can be accessed in your palm, computers are expected to be in every dorm room and software coding is taught to more people at a younger age, the use of file sharing websites...

World of video game “Machinarium” haunting, atmospheric

Sean McNulty October 14, 2010
Small-budget video game "Machinarium" uses beautiful images and puzzles rather than a heavy plot to produce artistic and cinematic experience.
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