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Vol. CLV, Issue 4
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Whitman Wire

The fall of Bernie Sanders

The fall of Bernie Sanders

Chris Hankin, Reporter July 27, 2016

Philadelphia - The third day of the Democratic National Convention was defined by the official nomination of Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee, finally and totally ending the meteoric rise of Vermont...

Alumni and Administration Enraged About the Name Change of…What’s that Paper Called Again?

Austin Biehl, staff writer March 10, 2016

In an unexpected turn of events, it seems that people have actually read an article published in the Pioneer. Vitriolic anger exploded last week when the Pio announced its radical decision to change its...

From the Editors: The Pioneer’s Un-naming

February 24, 2016

2/26 Update: Your thoughts and feedback are important to us. Please add to this discussion using this form if you'd like to share ideas, reactions, or any additional comments with us. Last week,...

Tacocats performing in Reid Campus Center. Photo by Alan Mendoza.

Tacocat brings big sound to Reid

Emma Cooper November 9, 2015
Wednesday night at 8:00pm, Reid Coffee House hosted the Seattle band Tacocat for an evening of musical paradise.
Photo by Hannah Bashevkin

Harper Joy Theatre performs ‘The Liar’ over Parent’s Weekend

Emma Cooper October 28, 2015
In the Harper Joy Theater from October 22-25, Whitman students performed the comedy The Liar.
Photo by Karissa Hampson

KWCW Show of the Week

Emma Cooper October 22, 2015
MC² is a great show to experience new music while also becoming aware of the events happening in the world.

Pranks, Fishing, and Human Rights: The Pio Hour Show 3

Anna Middleton and Andrew Schwartz October 2, 2015

In this episode of the Pio Hour, hosts Anna Middleton and Andrew Schwartz interview Chris Hankin '18 about his summer working on a fishing boat in the Bering Sea. Anna also pulls a prank on Andrew and...

KWCW Show of the Week

Megan Hearst, Staff Writer September 24, 2015

It’s been just a few days since the Pio Hour’s last broadcast, and already sophomores Andrew Schwartz and Anna Middleton are gearing up for next week’s bimonthly release. As the show’s editors,...

Game Night at Sweet Basil

Game Night at Sweet Basil

Emma Cooper, Columnist September 24, 2015

If you're looking for more than just pizza at Sweet Basil, Wednesday nights are the time for you. Sweet Basil hosts the Walla Walla Go Club (WWGC) game night each week on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. A...

Andrew Schwartz at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds. Photo by Anna Middleton.

Rodeo and Stories: The Pio Hour Show 1

Andrew Schwartz and Anna Middleton September 18, 2015

Anna Middleton and Andrew Schwartz host The Pio Hour's first show this week. In this podcast they visit the Walla Walla Fair, investigate the new library couches, interview Pioneer editor-in-chief Sarah...

Production Night Live Blog for Feb. 26

Shelly Le February 26, 2014
Follow along on a live, play-by-play of The Pioneer's production night for Issue 5.
A surprising maturity in "The Lego Movie"

A surprising maturity in “The Lego Movie”

Nathan Fisher February 13, 2014
When the closing credits of the Lego Movie ended, I was exhausted from laughing, and I probably enjoyed the movie more than the kids.
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