Whitman Climbing Center to reopen its doors to students
Charlotte Elliott, Sports Editor
October 5, 2020
The Whitman Climbing Center will be opening to students with new safety guidelines. The center will have a limited capacity of 20 individuals, including staff, all of whom must be cleared to be on campus. Climbers will be expected to reserve a one-hour time slot before they arrive at the gym; they...
Arts from afar
Jaime Fields, A&E Reporter
April 16, 2020
Whitman College, like many other colleges around the world, is facing a lot of difficulties right now. In times of confusion and chaos, people often gravitate towards the arts to give them a sense of community and purpose. However, without the ability to hold in-person events, many students are findi...
32 ways to be productive during a Zoom “class” with your camera and mic off
Annelise Ellingboe, Creature
April 14, 2020
Watch seasons one through six of "Sex and the City." Watch the first "Sex and the City" movie. But don’t watch the second "Sex and the City" movie!! Manically disinfect all of your door handles. Disinfect your phone. Wait — stop — don’t touch your face! Call your mom. ...
Whitman professors adapt to online learning
Grace Jackson, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2020
The faculty and staff of Whitman College spent spring break preparing for the transition to online learning forced by the global outbreak of COVID-19. One of the core features of Whitman and other liberal arts colleges are the small, discussion-based classes. Whitman’s average class size is 15,...
Students contend with the impact of coronavirus in daily life
Emma Fletcher-Frazer, News Editor
April 2, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered the lives of Whitman students. The majority of buildings on campus have shut down and Washington state residents have been ordered to stay home. As a result, students have been grappling with the physical and mental effects of the coronavirus in everyday ...
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