Majors as niche mythological gods

Samantha Fitts, Humor Editor • May 4, 2023

There’s one thing I love in this world, and that’s knowing more about something than other people. The special interest I have chosen is mythology, and as such, I am now kin-assigning you to a god...

Greenhouse opens house

Abby Malzewski, Editor-In-Chief • February 13, 2020

On Friday, Feb. 7, the greenhouse located off the Hall of Science building opened its doors to the public, giving visitors the opportunity to take tours of the plant-filled space.  Two students working...

Major should not be chosen based on others’ wishes

Peggy Li • February 5, 2015

Even if I were to study something practical like biology, then go on to medical school, and become a successful doctor at age 26, would that really make me any happier? Biology and medical school are notoriously difficult, and would be doubly challenging because I have no real interest in the field.

Psychology Major Undergoes Changes

Daniel Kim • April 24, 2014

The psychology department at Whitman College will be implementing new changes to the requirements for a major in psychology. The changes, which will take place in the upcoming academic year, were a response to recommendations from an external review by psychology faculty from other institutions.

Drinks That Go With Your Major

Aleida Fernandez • December 9, 2013

After a rough day in classes, it's nice to sit down with a cold drink. But what about a drink specifically tailored to your studies? After careful analysis, we have found these eight majors' next drink...

Students weigh costs of double majoring

Molly Johanson • February 16, 2012

For many students, a liberal arts degree means majoring in one subject and taking a breadth of additional classes. However, 10 percent of the Whitman population, or 85 students according to Registrar Ron Urban, chooses to double major.

Rhetoric and Media studies split allows expansion of interdisciplinary courses, greater student specialization

Shelly Le • February 2, 2012

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Whitman faculty voted to split the Rhetoric and Media Studies Department into two new departments. This change is effective immediately.

Bachelor’s degree provides foundation for future

Susanna Bowers • November 3, 2011

We shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars and spend four years going to class, but does it really get us anything? Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter were all founded by college dropouts who have now become billionaires. At Whitman, the Student Engagement Center says it is worth it to invest in an undergraduate education.