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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Seattle or Bust

Backpage Team March 8, 2011

With spring break coming up, The Backpage has noticed the rides listserv is experiencing a bit of  pre-holiday madness. It's amazing the lengths some Whitties will go for a ride. We decided to illustrate...

Kanye Tweet of the Week

Backpage Team March 8, 2011

I just zoned on how ill it is to really fall in love ... Pimpin' is whatev ... Love is that shit!

Diary of a Hungover Whittie

Backpage Team March 7, 2011

We go to Whitman, so we must be smart. Still, we do a lot of dumb shit. For instance, does drinking the night before you have every one of your classes stop you? No? Me neither. The Diary of a Hungover...

Real Talk: Spring break destinations

Backpage Team March 2, 2011

You may be considering staying at Whitman over the next two weeks to "catch up on sleep" or "work on your thesis" or partake in any number of equally lame and pointless activities. If this is the case,...

Poor news coverage a result of poor consumption

Allison Bolgiano November 4, 2010
Americans' perception of the accuracy of news hit a 20 year low in 2009. While the media seems like the problem, our choices as consumers of news perpetuate the very things that lower our trust in news media.
Origami figures by Joseph Wu with only one to two sheet of paper. A reception to showcase his work was held at the GAC on Tuesday October 26 from 4-6 pm.  Photo Credit: Marin Axtell

Vancouver artist Joseph Wu challenges limitations of origami form

Nate Lessler October 28, 2010
PBS documentary "Between the Folds" portrays the changing shape of origami to Whitman students. The film was shown alongside a presentation by origami artist Joseph Wu, and exposes the aesthetic and scientific prospects of this unique art form.

Thrifty Whitties: Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Olivia Jones October 28, 2010
How to roast pumpkin seeds and Olivia and her housemates' celebration of Fall Day.

Varsity teams face challenge of alcohol

Tyler Hurlburt October 28, 2010
A look into how varsity teams deal with alcohol use during their seasons.

History, music at Cappella Romana

McCaulay Singer-Milnes October 28, 2010
Internationally acclaimed choral group Capella Romana presents and performs Byzantine chant music for students and faculty.

“Faceless Killers” never truly unmasked

Ellie Gold October 28, 2010
Swedish novel attempts intrigue and drama of "Let the Right One In" but is too frustrating and depressing to be redeemed.

W Club fosters athletic excellence

Pamela London October 28, 2010
For President George Osborne and AD Dean Snider, the W Club provides an outlet for supporting Whitman student-athletes in attaining excellence on the field on a national scale, matching the excellence that has already been achieved in the classroom.

Whitties involved in November elections, but not as much as in ’08

Molly Johanson October 28, 2010
Two years ago, hundreds of Whitman students were involved in efforts to elect President Barack Obama. And while there may not be as much excitement this year, many Whitman students are involved in campaigning and getting out the vote in the upcoming election which takes place Tuesday, Nov. 2.
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