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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Is That a Person Or Is That Photoshop?

Hillary Smith February 12, 2014
Discussing the photo editing of women's bodies in the media.
Taught to Love Event Honors Memory of Nelson Mandela

Taught to Love Event Honors Memory of Nelson Mandela

Emily Volpert December 16, 2013

This past Wednesday, December 11, in the Reid basement, a tribute was held for the life of Nelson Mandela. Musical and Spoken Word Performances were given and all were invited to participate. [portfolio_slideshow]

Campus examines use of social media

Daniel Kim October 4, 2012
As technology becomes more central in the daily lives of Americans, colleges all around the nation have begun breaking into social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Whitman has taken notice that students are living more of their lives over these social communication services.
Political Cartoon

Political Cartoon

Julie Peterson September 27, 2012

ASWC Senators propose bylaw changes

Emily Lin-Jones November 3, 2011
A series of revisions to ASWC's bylaws may change the way ASWC distributes funding to student organizations and initiatives . Four of the revisions would moderate use of the Travel and Student Development fund, while the fifth would institute a more rigorous review process for all media organizations on campus.

Poor news coverage a result of poor consumption

Allison Bolgiano November 4, 2010
Americans' perception of the accuracy of news hit a 20 year low in 2009. While the media seems like the problem, our choices as consumers of news perpetuate the very things that lower our trust in news media.
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