Numbness in the information age
Gavin Victor, Columnist
April 30, 2020
The principle is simple: repetitive stimulus leads to the human being needing a greater amount of stimulus for the same effect. This phenomenon occurs in many forms, but I think that it is critical to look at the effects of exposure to a constant flood of “information” — a term that has become so n...
Man who trades in iPhone for flip phone likens himself to contemporary Thoreau
Ann Karneus, Aroused
November 7, 2019
Although technology in the digital age provides us with instantaneous connections and a wealth of information, the sheer volume of these resources can lead to a life full of distractions. Sophomore Josh Frederickson is combatting this dilemma by deciding to give up his silver iPhone X for a sleek Mo...
Social Media
Claire Reichle, Feature Editor
November 16, 2018
The Whitman community is formed in many ways - a common Encounters experience, living together in the dorms and even simple things like a walking across Ankeny every day. Students are forging new ways to create community on campus through social media — specifically Instagram and Faceb...
WWU Grapples with Blackface Incident
Martina Pansze, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2018
Just before the student body of Walla Walla University departed for Spring Break two weeks ago, a racist photograph with the school’s logo circulated through social media. The photo is a publicly posted snapchat screenshot of six individuals, five of them wearing what appear to be black facial masks. The photo has a WWU logo filter and the caption #prettyHurts, as well as the w...
Crossing the Street
Nikolaus Kennelly, Opinion Writer
October 29, 2017
Binge walkers, unlike most other compulsive types, have the rare quality of being able to think about the object of their compulsion without experiencing anything like self-doubt. That is, in a society where urges and vices usually go hand-in-hand, walking stands nearly alone as an activity that is both...
Putting Down Your Smartphone
India Flinchum, Columnist
September 10, 2017
Social media can be a temporary distraction, but its long-term effects are shocking; they’re what ultimately turned me away from excessive social media use towards infrequent and unreliable social media engagement. I deleted my Instagram account this summer and have, quite honestly, only regretted it ...
Insidious Advertising Corrupts our Lives
Peggy Li, Opinion Editor
February 16, 2017
In childhood, it started with the commercials on all of our favorite TV channels, but as we’ve gotten older, advertisements have morphed and adapted with us and to us. Lately, no matter where you’re trying to go, you’re being sold something. Instagram has started its sponsored posts, with man...
11/8: The Day the World Trumpfed
Nikolaus Kennelly, Columnist
November 17, 2016
Most of us spent the days following the catastrophe in a daze. You could see it in the eyes: professors, students and administrators gazing vacantly into space, as if they had all just witnessed a plane crash. Whole class periods were spent discussing how to go on—how to recognize the common humanity...
Loneliness
Peggy Li, Columnist
February 18, 2016
Because if you’re single and feeling torn up inside because of an overwhelming loneliness, you should reflect on yourself.
In Long Distance Relationships, Couples Need Space
Olivia Gilbert, Columnist
October 15, 2015
Illustration by Luke Hampton. Like it or not, technology, social media, and constant connectedness are defining aspects of our generation’s identity. We utilize technology in nearly all aspects of life— and relationships are no exception. Smartphones, texting, free long-distance calling, and applications li...
With Travel Photos, Less is More
Olivia Gilbert, Columnist
October 1, 2015
Wrapping ourselves up in capturing our travels and trying to prove what a good time we are having robs us of the opportunity to have authentic experience in a new environment.
Whitman Updates Advertising Strategy with Social Media
Josephine Adamski
April 17, 2014
Starting this year, Whitman College is increasing its presence in the fast-paced social media world. Whitman is integrating social media into its advertising strategies in order to help Whitman reach a larger audience of prospective students, current students and alumni. Whitman has demon...
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