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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman Progressives Spark Political Dialogue

Lorah Steichen September 19, 2013
The Campus Progressives, a new politically oriented club at Whitman, is out to change the way students have discussions about current affairs. Its members have already gathered as a group to protest a potential war in Syria at a demonstration in downtown Walla Walla.
Photo contributed by Brennan Johnson

Tennis Court Remodels Near Completion Despite Delay

Hannah Bartman September 12, 2013
Despite a week long delay due to rain, the tennis court remodels are looking better than expected and hold a promising future for the Whitman Tennis team.
Small Business Development Center Builds Test Kitchen for Locals

Small Business Development Center Builds Test Kitchen for Locals

Daniel Kim April 11, 2013
Community Fellow and senior David McGaughy has helped the Walla Walla Small Business Development Center to plan and build a test kitchen for community members.
Genetics Lecture Illuminates Human Journey

Genetics Lecture Illuminates Human Journey

Keenan Hilton February 21, 2013
Whitman students and community members alike crowded into Maxey Auditorium to hear Spencer Wells, explorer-in-residence for National Geographic, lecture on the genetic history of humans.

New Year Brings Changes for Taqueria Yungapeti

Jacqueline Rees-Mikula January 24, 2013
It’s no secret that many students enjoyed Taqueria Yungapeti’s. But word on the street has it that the restaurant recently changed, and its patrons now wonder: what does this mean for them?
Credit: Cade Beck

‘Now is the Time’ campaign to begin new era of fundraising

Allison Work December 1, 2011
On Friday, Nov. 18, Whitman announced the start of its “Now is the Time" campaign at a dinner for Trustees, alumni and friends of the college in Seattle, WA, kicking off the public phase of a new fundraising endeavor for the college.
Illustration: Alex Bailey

Area high school students take courses at Whitman

Allison Work October 6, 2011
You may be sitting in class next to a high school student. Because of a program connecting Whitman and the greater community of Walla Walla, a handful of high school students partake in classes on the Whitman campus each semester.

Academic suggestions, finances prompt changes in off campus studies

Allison Work September 29, 2011

For many students, the study abroad experience is one of the most important parts of their Whitman experience.   In fact, nearly half of Whitman juniors studied abroad during 2009-2010.   This increase...

Credit: Emily Johnson

Staying informed difficult in the Whitman bubble

Allison Bolgiano November 18, 2010
Staying informed at Whitman requires effort and adaptation due to the insular "Whitman bubble".
Credit: Van Neste

New Glover Alston Center features lounges, kitchen, private meeting rooms

Robert Crenshaw January 24, 2010
Center provides a comfortable space for Whitman community members to work and relax.
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