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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Letter to the Editor: Alum offended by comments heard on KWCW

February 16, 2012
Driving from Seattle to visit, an alum is disappointed by a KWCW DJ's comments.

KWCW Show of the Week

The Editors February 16, 2012
Get ready to twist and shout with Swingin' Soul of the Sixties, bringing you the best of Motown and doo-wop every Tuesday.

KWCW Show of the Week

The Editors February 9, 2012
Julez and Gretch spin hardcore classical music and underground bay area rap, along with every other genre of music.

KWCW Show of the Week

The Editors December 1, 2011
Ziggy Sawdust storms the airwaves after Midnight Monsoon with two hours of hardcore jams to meet your metal needs. German metal, death metal, industrial, grindcore—it's all here. Show Monday how you really feel about it.

Industry insiders speak on music business in crisis

caitlinhardee December 1, 2011
On Friday, Nov. 11, it was announced that EMI Music would be acquired by Universal Music Group, while EMI Publishing will be absorbed by Sony. The Pioneer spoke to a range of industry insiders and music lovers on these developments and their implications for a struggling business.
KWCW Show of the Week

KWCW Show of the Week

The Editors November 17, 2011
Dance meets pop and some dubstep on top. DJ Chap and esteemed guest hosts will lift you out of that midweek funk and shake your junk with the latest in those electro sounds you crave.

KWCW Show of the Week

The Editors November 10, 2011
Nicole Holoboff delivers two hours of diverse music, starting with remixes and more upbeat songs and transitioning to acoustic and mellow folk music.
Credit: Catie Bergman

Harry and the Potters bring magic to Whitman

Alex Hagen November 3, 2011
Famed “wizard rock" band Harry and the Potters took the stage of the Reid Campus Center on Saturday, Oct. 29, delivering an energetic, exciting concert experience.
Illustration: Julie Peterson

Community members create radio magic

Molly Emmett October 27, 2011
Elvis Costello, St. Vincent, Lucinda Williams. David Bowie, R.E.M., The Cure. These artists represent a variety of styles, and their differences appeal to a range of listeners. That is exactly what the DJs of KWCW community shows “I Hung Around Your Soundtrack" and “The Revolution Radio Show" aim to do: attract diverse audiences.

KWCW bewitches national audience

frannienunn October 27, 2011
KWCW, Whitman's own radio station, is a top listening choice of many Whitman students looking for eclectic, popular and nerdy music and a way to support their friends who DJ. It comes as a surprise to many however, to learn that KWCW not only supports community member stations, but that its scope reaches listeners as far as Alaska, New York City and England.
Illustration: Julie Peterson

Do you wub dubstep?

Clara Bartlett October 6, 2011
Whitman students and community members sound off on dubstep, the latest phenomenon sweeping the U.S. electronic music scene.
KWCW Show of the Week

KWCW Show of the Week

The Editors October 2, 2011

Graphic by Alden. 'Gourmet Music' Emily Coba and Devin Stone rock the airwaves every week with classic feel-good tunes from the past century. It's perfect listening for your drive-time commute,...

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