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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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‘Whistling Vivaldi’ Encourages Discussion of Stereotypes

Hannah Bartman October 10, 2013
Claude Steele's "Whistling Vivaldi" is the summer book for the class of 2017. It was chosen with the intention of encouraging discussion of stereotypes and identity. Steele will visit Whitman to discuss his book on Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in Cordiner Hall.
Who Stole My Seasonal Pies?

Who Stole My Seasonal Pies?

Rosemary Hanson October 10, 2013
A Whodunnit. Was it you?
Swiftly Redefining Notion of Sex Symbol

Swiftly Redefining Notion of Sex Symbol

Tristan Gavin October 3, 2013
Taylor Swift has taken the sex out of a public love life by turning her relationships into albums, but there is a problematic icon that is much more problematic than her “girl next door” image suggests. While it is refreshing to have a young woman in pop culture that isn’t famous because of how she flaunts her body, being famous for not flaunting her body opens a whole other can of feminist worms.
IM Committee Holds Great Power, Responsibility

IM Committee Holds Great Power, Responsibility

Kelsey Peck September 26, 2013
The IM Sports Committee has been hard at work setting up for a strong year to serve the many IM athletes at Whitman.
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Rosemary Hanson September 26, 2013

Clothes: you only wear them because the man tells you to. Don't cave to societal "norms." Nakîd –– the original vintage. (alt. take vintage to the next level) Chinese Tattoo: it may say...

Concussions Cause Serious Headache for Sports World

Concussions Cause Serious Headache for Sports World

Dylan Snyder September 23, 2013
Concussions currently pose the biggest threat to one of the most profitable industries in America and there is no real solution in sight.
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