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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Whitman Wire

Mrs. Teed: A Profile

Melina Hughes February 20, 2014
Catching up with the Teeds
Its Complicated: couple not posting enough photos on facebook

It’s Complicated: couple not posting enough photos on facebook

Tara McCulloch February 13, 2014
If the internet doesn't know about your relationship, does it really exist?
The Belvedere on a particularly foggy day in Vienna.

The Shock of Culture Shock

Aleida Fernandez January 24, 2014

Culture shock (n). the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country, a move between social environments, or simply...

Tommys Dutch Lunch: Never Leave Hungry

Tommy’s Dutch Lunch: Never Leave Hungry

Aleida Fernandez December 9, 2013
When I first walk into Tommy's Dutch Lunch, a small greasy spoon down W. Pine St., it's immediately obvious that the restaurant is a place full of stories. The decor is straight out of the 1970s and the walls are littered with paintings and a Union Bulletin profile from a few years ago. It's also immediately obvious that Tommy's — as it's affectionately called — is a place full of love.
Illustration by Luke Hampton

A Movie Reviewer’s ‘Hair’y Adventure

Nathan Fisher April 11, 2013
For almost two years I’ve had the awesome job of writing movie reviews for The Pio—Friday night: the theater with a tub of popcorn; Saturday morning: Zip off a short review. Easy! Never thinking that I would have to work and write a real article, I was shocked to see an email from my editor asking me to look into a movie called “HairBrained” that supposedly had something to do with Whitman. Sounded interesting. So armed with a Web page for the movie, I naively set out on my first attempt at investigative journalism.
Infographic by Marlee Raible

Twitterpated Whitties

Production February 14, 2013

Nascar insitutes minimum BAC level

Kyle Seasly October 18, 2012
Shakespeare once said that alcohol “provokes the desire but ... takes away the performance.” I don't know what he was talking about there, but obviously Shakespeare didn't think about NASCAR when he said that it would take away from the performance.

Cheesy love story brings chuckles in ‘The Vow’

Nathan Fisher February 16, 2012
My 16 year-old sister suckered me into seeing “The Vow" on Friday night by saying Channing Tatum was an 100 percent better actor than Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Lautner. In honor of Valentine's Day, I forced myself to see this amnesic chick flick.
Illustration: Ariel Carter-Rodriguez

Tasty recipes for Valentine’s treats show labor of love

Ellie Newell February 9, 2012
If you and your sweetheart are going to brave the crowds this Feb. 14, I'd recommend making your reservations yesterday. Personally, I would take a home-cooked meal over eating out any day. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day, or the anniversary of Oregon's statehood, here's a recipe that's tasty, simple to throw together and won't break the bank.

Valentine’s Week Pio Pick

The Editors February 9, 2012
Sexy Time at Das Haus: The German House presents a night of delicious baked treats and sexy phrases! Come decorate Valentine's Day cookies and learn how to seduce the likes of Til Schweiger and Heidi Klum with sweet nothings in German.
Credit: Ethan Parrish

‘Dating Doctor’ shares humor, romantic advice

caitlinhardee February 2, 2012
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Whitman welcomed David Coleman, "The Dating Doctor." Coleman's visit was timely, as 62 percent of Whitman students declared themselves unsatisfied with dating opportunities on campus in a survey.
Credit: Allie Felt

Snowbound explorations of love delight in ‘Bus Stop’

Clara Bartlett December 8, 2011
Consider this your Greyhound ticket to thoroughly enjoyable procrastination. From Thursday, Dec. 8, through Sunday, Dec. 11, Harper Joy Theatre presents the romantic comedy “Bus Stop" by William Inge on the Alexander Stage, directed by Visiting Instructor of Theatre Katie Pearl.
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