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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 8
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Students Judge Books By Their Covers

Students Judge Books By Their Covers

Tara McCulloch February 27, 2014
No matter what they learned as children or what their parents told them, data shows that the vast majority of students are still judging books by their covers.
FACE Prepares for Breaking Ground Monologues

FACE Prepares for Breaking Ground Monologues

Sam Grainger-Shuba February 27, 2014
March 7 and 8 mark the second year of an annual Whitman event: the Breaking Ground Monologues. Student, staff, faculty and alumni will contribute to the event put on by the Feminists Advocating for Change and Empowerment (FACE) club.
Obama Comes Out As Dog Person

Obama Comes Out As Dog Person

Tara McCulloch February 20, 2014
Our nation's leader doesn't love cats. What else is he hiding?
Presidents Day Crossword Puzzle

Presidents’ Day Crossword Puzzle

Natalie Berg February 20, 2014

This week's theme is fun facts about U.S. presidents. Across: 4. Loved skinny dipping in the Potomac 7. Very fat, once got stuck in a bathtub 8. Only Roman Catholic president to date 9....

Just the Tips!

Just the Tips!

Rosemary Hanson February 13, 2014
For those of us who need a little help when it comes to the physics of the bedroom. Here's a hint: memorize the equations for force and velocity.
Is Justin Bieber Immune to the Pains of Deportation?

Is Justin Bieber Immune to the Pains of Deportation?

Alisha Agard February 6, 2014
For many immigrants in the United States, these incidents would have immediately resulted in detainment and deportation without access to the due process Bieber has been given. He has not been deported because he has not been convicted of his "alleged" crimes yet, but many of the immigrants who have been deported for low-level crimes were never able to defend themselves. In the rare chance that the these individuals did get a chance to fight deportation, many did not have access to a high-quality attorney like Bieber has.
Residence Life Shuts Down Camp Whitman

Residence Life Shuts Down Camp Whitman

Lachlan Johnson February 6, 2014
Residence Life brings an end to Camp Whitman, the period between the end of finals and graduation. Students must move out of residence halls by Thursday, May 22 this year, in order to prevent disruptive behavior.

Power, Privilege Symposium Encourages Student Participation

Lachlan Johnson January 30, 2014
As this year’s Power & Privilege Symposium approaches, the ASWC planning committee has been working to organize content, logistics, marketing and funding.
Athletes Gain Crucial Benefits from Sleep

Athletes Gain Crucial Benefits from Sleep

Marah Alindogan December 12, 2013
Between classes, extra-curricular activities and much needed study breaks, sleep can be a luxury rarely offered to college students. However, sleep can take on a whole new meaning as a collegiate athlete. The individual sleeping habits of college varsity athletes could be fruitful or detrimental for their performance on and off the court. But how many hours of sleep should athletes be getting in a night? While the average person gets between five to 10 hours of sleep a night, athletes log in hours that are above the average, due to the strenuous activities their bodies undergo, according to the Better Sleep Council, a non-profit organization that advocates for the importance of sleep (bettersleep.org)
Setting the Table: A Look at The Food Pantry of Walla Walla

Setting the Table: A Look at The Food Pantry of Walla Walla

Hannah Bartman December 9, 2013
The Food Pantry of Walla Walla is tucked into the basement of the First Presbyterian Church on First Avenue and Poplar Street. This modest facility, taking up only two rooms of the church, is run by an equally modest volunteer community that works together to provide food for those in need. Tom Galloway, the food bank’s manager, speaks below an impressively groomed mustache in a slow and calculated drawl, listing his duties and his history in the food management business.
Who Stole My Seasonal Pies?: Part II

Who Stole My Seasonal Pies?: Part II

Rosemary Hanson December 5, 2013
A continuing search to right the wrongs done against a certain pie-eater.
Wa-Hi Bond Takes Next Steps

Wa-Hi Bond Takes Next Steps

Hannah Bartman December 5, 2013
Walla Walla High School’s school board is taking steps to modify the bond which failed last February that would serve in a needed renovation for WaHi’s facilities. The first bond, which called for $69.6 million from tax payers, was supposed to bring additions and modifications to WaHi’s 50-year-old classrooms and sport facilities.
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