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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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The Flaming Lips – Embryonic

Andrew Hall October 15, 2009

As they re-entered pop culture's collective consciousness for the second time in the 2000s, the Flaming Lips did two things: they developed a live show that seemed to be getting larger, stranger and more...

Wolf’s Eskimo Snow ‘rewards repeated listens’

Andrew Hall September 21, 2009

When it came out in 2008, it seemed like we all needed Alopecia for some reason or another. Maybe we were all just terribly depressed in early 2008. Regardless, Yoni Wolf's brilliantly written bad year...

Campus limelight shines on five-man Red Light Blue Light

Campus limelight shines on five-man Red Light Blue Light

Sara Levy March 12, 2009

Ever wondered how the blues-rock band Red Light Blue Light got its name? "One day all five of us were walking downtown, just holding hands and skipping down the street," said sophomore Ian Coleman....

Sam Epstein, ‘12, plays with Jack Mountjoy and the and the Jazz Sex at last Friday, Feb. 27 nights Coffeehouse. Credit: Zipparo

Perspectives: Music

Pioneer Photographers March 5, 2009
Perspectives takes a look at Whitman College life from changing angles. The photos below originally appeared as part of the March 5th, 2009 edition of the Whitman Pioneer. Click for larger images.

Beyoncé not very welcome at Antony show

Andrew Hall March 5, 2009

I wasn't really sure what to expect with a performance from Antony and the Johnsons. The androgynous English-Irish, New York-based singer-songwriter: whose otherworldly, vibrato-heavy voice is among the...

Brian Kearns, ‘10, and Ethan Mansfield, ‘11, race for the ball in a game of bike polo that was held on Saturday as part of the Cycling teams event week. Credit: Zipparo

Perspectives: February 26

Pioneer Photographers February 26, 2009
Perspectives takes a look at Whitman College life from changing angles. The photos below originally appeared as part of the February 12th, 2009 edition of the Whitman Pioneer. Click for larger images.
Credit: Varonin

Awareness, activism on domestic abuse needed after celeb fight

Cindy Chen February 26, 2009
A dark shadow was cast over the 51st Annual Grammys due to the conspicuous absence of two nominees: Chris Brown and Rihanna. The couple had been dating for over a year but was going through a rough patch which culminated in an incident of domestic violence, leaving Rihanna bruised and battered and Brown facing domestic violence felony charges.
Credit: Mitchell

‘Best-kept secret’ in rap comes to Whitman

Libby Watkins February 26, 2009

It seems as if "rap's best-kept secret" is no longer a secret at Whitman College. Houston underground hip-hop artist Devin the Dude is performing at Whitman this Saturday, Feb. 28, at 9 p.m. in...

Swanking it up with the Sirens

C.J. Wisler February 26, 2009

Combining musical talent, style and passion, the Sirens of Swank: Whitman's only all-female a capella ensemble: are preparing for a new musical semester with the addition of new songs, new events and new...

John Loranger, ‘11, and Taylor Montminy, ‘11, enjoy their plates of Soul food as part of the BSUs new dinner, which coincided with their annual dance. Credit: Klein

BSU hosts dance, soul food dinner

Lyndsey Wilson February 26, 2009
As students poured into the dining hall on Friday Feb. 20, they were not simply filling their plates with ethnic cuisine, but also engaging in a celebration of African-American history. The Soul Food event was organized by the Black Student Union, which traditionally works with the dining hall during Black History month to bring cultural issues to the forefront of students' minds by bringing it first to their plates.

Salacious Divas

Caitlin Tortorici February 26, 2009

Greetings young lovers, We are back and working under a new format so both of our reputations don't have to suffer.   It has been an eventful weekend indeed. Fashionably late valentines have warmed...

Andrew Bird Noble Beast (2009, Fat Possum)

Bird is ‘Noble Beast’

Andrew Hall February 5, 2009

Andrew Bird has spent the last six years or so carving out a niche for himself. Since shying away from jazz revival and picking up the guitar, his pop records –– "Weather Systems," "The Mysterious...

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