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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Start of the semester inconveniences riddle fall varsity athletes

Emily Solomon, Sports Editor October 24, 2019

While many varsity athletes know the struggle of having significantly less time for homework and other extracurriculars during their seasons than other students, they also understand the struggle of having...

First-year Macy Hampton dribbles the ball.

Blues’ basketball teams come back ready for 2019-20 season

Dylan Mathias, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

Last Tuesday, Oct. 15, marked the first day of practice for both the Blues basketball teams and the beginning of a season full of high hopes. The women’s team began with two consecutive 5:30 a.m....

Whitman students enjoy the outdoors during an Outdoor Program trip on Thursday, Oct. 10, led by juniors Adam Rooney and Erin Beaudoin. Photos contributed by Adam Rooney and Sam Cleary

Whitties escape to Harris Park for fall break

Charlotte Elliot, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

For most people, fall break involved reuniting with family members, catching up with homework or getting prepped for the spooky season. For some Whitties, however, this wasn’t the case. On Thursday,...

Off-season training cultivates sense of team comradery

Charlotte Elliott, Sports Reporter October 19, 2019

Even in the off-season, there is a high likelihood of seeing an out-of-season varsity athlete working out in the Sherwood Athletic Center.  These workouts are not just for fun — Whitman’s varsity...

Whitmans womens tennis team celebrates a successful run in the ITA Fall Regional Championships. Photo contributed by Andrea Gu

Clean sweep for the Whitman Blues at ITA Fall Regional Championships

Charlotte Elliott, Sports Reporter October 9, 2019

“Your purpose here is to learn” is a phrase that has been spoken in the Whitman residence halls almost daily since the start of the semester. The typical college student might interpret this to mean...

Many athletic classes and teams have begun to utilize Whitmans new sand volleyball court in a edition to Ankeny 2.

The great debate: Ankeny 2

Dylan Mathias, Sports Reporter October 9, 2019

It troubles us all. For some, it manifests itself as night terrors. For others, it’s the reason they got a full letter grade and half below what they expected on their last exam. Yes. It’s the issue...

Current mens baseball uniforms and athletics gear.

Varsity Sports Uniforms

Jordon O'Roy, Sports Editor October 12, 2018

Whitman’s varsity athletic department has a huge variety of supporters and spectators, so it’s always quite noticeable when a varsity team gets new uniforms. Each team is unique in there style of play,...

Game management plays crucial role

Alden Glass, Staff Reporter October 11, 2015

Every week, fans of Whitman athletics stand on the sidelines and watch as student-athletes, decked out in gold and blue, compete and represent the school. Yet, what many often fail to notice is that behind...

Women’s Soccer takes talents to the Big Apple

Alden Glass, Sports Reporter September 24, 2015

Whitman Women’s Soccer returned from a preseason trip to New York last week having suffered a pair of close losses. With games against New York University and Vassar, the Missionaries had the opportunity...

Tales from beyond the Frat: Confessions in the wake of partaking in the Jaeger challenge

Dylan Snyder April 30, 2015
Now while the story I am about to tell is mostly true, details have been changed to protect the innocent as they were involved in the story. But the fear, passion, elation and misery that is discussed is all too real. I don’t recommend doing this to anyone, unless they want to feel completely at a loss for words.

Why the Stanley Cup Playoffs are the best playoffs

Cole Anderson April 23, 2015

I'd like to preface this column by saying that hockey is not usually my favorite sport; football is. And my favorite hockey team, the Los Angeles Kings, didn't even make the playoffs this year. Nonetheless,...

Girl, Bus Fall in Love

Allie Donahue February 12, 2015

Libby Arnosti '13 and Bella, a 1976 green Volkswagen bus, met online. It wasn't your typical crash and burn Tinder thing; no, these two will grow old together. Arnosti, who described herself as a "Volkswagen...

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