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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Illustration: Kelly Douglas

Political Cartoon

kellydouglas October 20, 2011

Pioneer editors respond to concerns over Oct. 6 column

Patricia Vanderbilt October 20, 2011
On the behalf of The Pioneer, we apologize to anyone who was offended by Peter's column and, in general, to all of our readers.

Elimination of varsity football program did not result in fewer donations

October 20, 2011
The September 29 article by Pamela London, “Football controversy: Sudden end of declining program in 1977 vexes Whitman community," may have unintentionally left Pioneer readers with the misperception that Whitman's fundraising efforts have suffered long-term repercussions as a result of the closure of the varsity football program.

Our taboo discourse on sexuality and children

AQuard March 31, 2011

"We live in a society that hates children," a friend said to me nonchalantly this past week. This was not something I was expecting to hear. It is generally more acceptable to claim that people...

Credit: Jea Alford

Intervention in Libya distracts US from domestic problems

Bryant Fong March 10, 2011
Obama should focus on domestic issues before helping other nations. If they ask for help, then the U.S. may help them. Libya has not asked for help. Let Libya create its own independence.
Abbye Neel ‘13, McCauley Singer-Milnes ‘14 and Kenna Little ‘13 play on Ankeny. The young team is currently in fourth place in the NW League. Credit: Marie Von Hafften

Women’s lacrosse poised to break into championship tournament

Pamela London March 10, 2011
For the Whitman women's lacrosse team, it doesn't matter if they are playing fellow Division III teams or nationally ranked Division I programs - competition is competition. The team is doing more than just holding their own in the Northwest Women's Lacrosse League, as it is sitting in fourth place looking at a chance to make the championship tournament hosted here at Whitman.
Various artists working out of the Walla Walla Foundry use wax models as intermediates for their sculptures.  The floating bust is Kanye West. Credit: Kendra Klag

Foundry enriches Walla Walla’s artistic identity

Kate Robinette March 10, 2011

The Walla Walla Foundry, established in 1980 by Mark Anderson '78, casts and fabricates contemporary fine arts. Offering digital operations, casting, fabrication and design services, the foundry employs...

Letter to the Editor: George Bridges

George Bridges March 10, 2011

Dear Editor: In the recent article entitled "Mission Statement Discussed at Town Hall Meeting," The Pioneer seriously misinterpreted President Bridges's comments and position on the future of the Whitman...

Madelyne Petersen ‘13 views “The Vandercook Book display from the collection organized Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Mare Blocker. This display is one of many shown at Sheehans latest gallery installment “Playing the Print. Credit: Ethan Parrish

Chance events underlie new exhibit ‘Playing with Print’

William Witwer March 10, 2011
On Friday, March 4, Bartholme's extensive collection of prints officially went on display in the Sheehan Gallery for the newest exhibit: "Playing the Print."

Real Food Challenge documents food at Whitman

Will Gregg March 10, 2011
Whitman students are conducting an audit to determine the amount of real food purchased by Bon Appétit.

Ignorance leads to low support for women’s rugby

Tyler Hurlburt March 10, 2011
The women's rugby team often finds itself with less support than many other teams on campus, due in large part to ignorance to the sport as a whole.

ASWC proposes student representation on curriculum committee

Karah Kemmerly March 10, 2011
ASWC is currently pushing to get student representation on the newly established curriculum committee. Members of ASWC believe that allowing students to be a part of making curriculum-related decisions will be hugely beneficial for the college.
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