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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Illustration: Julie Peterson

Sports, Greek life: A complementary relationship?

Matt Tesmond October 20, 2011
Greek life and varsity sports share many core goals: building a sense of family, working together to accomplish goals and, above all, having fun. So it is not surprising to find at Whitman a thriving culture of Greek athletes. Athletes' participation in Greek life, however, spans the spectrum from a positive relationship to a disruptive engagement.
Credit: Faith Bernstein

Jewelry consignment shown in bookstore: Crafters see success

Kinsey White October 20, 2011
The Whitman College Bookstore is proactive in encouraging student entrepreneurship on campus. Currently, the Bookstore has consignment arrangements with crafters, who can display and sell their products in the store.
Credit: Faith Bernstein

Bagel business rolling in the dough

Susanna Bowers October 20, 2011
Have you been craving a tasty, home-baked snack? Check your email and you will more than likely find a message from senior Brady Klopfer, advertising his fresh bagels and pies.

Day in the life: Men’s soccer

Libby Arnosti October 20, 2011
The Pioneer takes a peek inside an average day in the life of a men's soccer player.
Its Wednesday at midnight. What are people up to?

It’s Wednesday at midnight. What are people up to?

Elena Aragon October 20, 2011
It's like the Pie Chart of Procrastination, but better.
Credit: Allie Felt

Harper Joy presents ‘The Skin of Our Teeth’

Clara Bartlett October 20, 2011
Clara Bartlett delivers an exclusive look at the final rehearsals of "The Skin of Our Teeth," Harper Joy Theatre's upcoming production.
Illustration: Eddy Vazquez

Sprinklers: A first-hand account

Dana Thompson October 20, 2011
A special, first-person look at a student's plight against sprinklers.
Credit: Cade Beck

Style spotlight: Stephanie Viers ’14

cade beck October 20, 2011
The Pioneer searches out Whitties who bring an extra splash of sartorial daring to the campus. This week's Style Spotlight: sophomore and history major Stephanie Viers.

KWCW Show of the Week

The Editors October 20, 2011

Graphic by Alden. 'Acousticity' Laura Hall delivers a range of acoustic tunes across many genres, including bluegrass, gypsy jazz, string swing, Celtic, folk and classical, as well as a sampling...

Illustration: Julie Peterson

Gibson melts down in depressing, dark comic style

Nathan Fisher October 20, 2011
Mel Gibson's comeback film "The Beaver" careens between depressing unstability and moments of offbeat humor.

Around the World event promotes cultural awareness, discussion

Allison Work October 20, 2011
This week, students may have noticed several different multicultural events happening around campus. This is all part of Around the World in Five Days, sponsored by the Language Learning Center (LLC). The week-long event, in its second year on campus, aims to bring information about different world cultures to students and promote connections around campus.

Profile: Jeff Gayle ’12 talks club, IM sports

October 20, 2011
When I was looking at schools, I was looking at small liberal arts schools kind of off West Coast I-5: so, like, Willamette, Lewis & Clark, Santa Clara, those type of schools. And this is the best place [smiles].
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