Working group considers “The Missionaries” with community survey

Ellen Ivens-Duran • February 18, 2016

Whitman's mascot working group recently sent out a survey to approximately 19,000 people soliciting feedback about the "Missionary".

Talk Arises of Changing the Whitman Mascot

Sonya Kuzminski • February 28, 2015

In the wake of the Power & Privilege Symposium, a conversation has been ignited about the possibility of Whitman changing its mascot. The Whitman College mascot has undergone a more complex evolution...

Missionary mascots hold tenuous place in college’s culture

Lachlan Johnson • October 23, 2014

Though never formally adopted by the college, the Missionaries have been the school’s de-facto mascot for over a hundred years. Attempts to change the logo have been made since the 1920s, but generally failed due to opposition from alumni and an inability to unite the opposition in support of another name.

Whitman Women’s Basketball Holds Off Whitworth to Remain Undefeated

Quin Nelson • January 22, 2014

The Whitman College women’s basketball team survived a hotly contested game against the Whitworth Pirates, winning 60-57 on Thursday evening at Whitman’s Ball Court.

Revived Baseball Program on the Rise

Peter Clark • February 7, 2013

Coming off a disappointing season last year, the Missionaries have made the necessary steps to ensure that it doesn't happen again this year. Even after an off-season of intense training, the team certainly has not slowed down since coming back from winter break.

Women’s Soccer Team Drops Home, Conference Opener to Rival Whitworth

Quin Nelson • September 12, 2012

Despite a promising first half, the Whitman women's soccer team lost their home and conference opener to the Whitworth Pirates at the Whitman Soccer Complex Wednesday afternoon. The Missionaries put...

Sweets, Motherruckers represent alternative athletic culture

Pamela London • November 3, 2011

Some of the most successful teams around campus share a similar trait: They do not call themselves the Whitman Missionaries.

Men’s basketball starts season, NWC coaches take notice

Tyler Hurlburt • November 11, 2010

Whitman opened its season against NCAA Div. I San Jose State in a 109-92 loss but are looking ahead to a strong season.

Men’s soccer controls its destiny

Tyler Hurlburt • October 20, 2010

The Whitman men's soccer team controls its own post season goals.

Sideout: Whitman volleyball team struggles

Tyler Hurlburt • October 7, 2010

The Missionary volleyball team started the season off with strong performances, but have recently struggled to win matches falling to the bottom of the conference.