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Vol. CLV, Issue 4
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Renowned Artist Kiki Smith Speaks at Whitman

Renowned Artist Kiki Smith Speaks at Whitman

Michelle Foster, A&E Editor December 8, 2017

Whitman was granted an extraordinary opportunity to hear artist Kiki Smith speak in Maxey Auditorium on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Smith is a prominent contemporary artist in printmaking and sculpture. Through...

Photo by Caroline Ashford Arya

Homemade and From the Heart

Afton Weaver, Staff Reporter December 7, 2017

The eigth annual Winter Craft fair took place this past Monday, December 4 in Reid Ballroom. As attendees sipped hot cider, they were able to appreciate and purchase art, handmade items and baked goods...

Photo by Madaline Stevens

Art Department Provides Printmaking for Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Eric Anderson, Staff Writer October 28, 2015

Last Sunday, Walla Walla residents were invited to the Gesa Power House Theatre to partake in the town’s third annual Día de los Muertos celebration. During this event various community members, including...

Printmaking Students Question, Learn From Poster Removal

Printmaking Students Question, Learn From Poster Removal

Lane Barton October 30, 2014

Political posters typically have a short lifespan around the Whitman campus, due to a combination of vague policies on where materials can be posted and the rapid removal of posters with political messages. The...

Walla Walla Celebrates with Colorful Community Events

Walla Walla Celebrates with Colorful Community Events

Isabel Mills October 31, 2013
See how Walla Wallans celebrated Dia de los Muertos at the first annual community festival for the holiday. Then read about a few local Halloween activities.

Happy Halloween!

Karah Kemmerly October 31, 2013
This week, The Pioneer went to the first annual Dia de los Muertos community festival to check out the student artwork. We also chatted with alumnus Stanley Wilson '66 about his 2004 thriller novel set in Walla Walla's supposedly haunted cemetery.
Sam Alden takes comic art to next level, draws picture of success

Sam Alden takes comic art to next level, draws picture of success

Clara Bartlett February 23, 2012
A graphic designer and comic illustrator with many diverse projects under his belt, Whitman senior and KWCW Art Director Sam Alden took a moment to chat with The Pioneer about his recent endeavors, artistic process and future plans.
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