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Vol. CLVII
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

A Suggestion for Spring Holidays

AJ Johnson, Humor Writer February 27, 2026

Normally, when asked what I’d recommend for a relaxing spring vacay, I suggest taking a stiff one up the bum and move on with my life before I receive any follow-up questions. But because my creativity...

Spring Break in the Bible Belt: Gators Gone Wild

Spring Break in the Bible Belt: Gators Gone Wild

Nick Pecora, Exotic Club Promoter April 17, 2025

Believe it or not, the southern United States have regressed since James Vance and the Giant Orange took office. Much to the chagrin of a hillbilly’s elegy, eggs are still expensive even where cost...

Photo contributed by Aneel Al Fatayri.

Spring break in Walla Walla

Amelia Leach, Feature Writer April 6, 2023

Over spring break, most Whitties dispersed to places near and far, getting to experience a change in scenery during their time off. However, several students stayed in Walla Walla over break for varying...

The lessons of wilderness travel

The lessons of wilderness travel

Finley Webb, First-year April 6, 2023

For the first week of spring break, Whitman’s Outdoor Leadership class backpacked in the Canyonlands of Utah. The SSRA class prepares students to lead trips for Whitman’s Outdoor Program (OP) by...

Illustration by Alicia Buchter.

Best ways to indicate wealth for spring break

Grace Canny, Humor Writer March 2, 2023

So you’re wondering how best to display your upper-middle class wealth over spring break? Here are three ways that you can get everyone thinking you are really cool -  like so awesome - they definitely...

Hey admin, we’re exhausted

Angel Baikakedi, Columnist April 1, 2021

This semester has been one for the books. With the controversy surrounding the FSR, President Murray announcing her resignation and the various adaptations we’ve had to make because of the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Illustration by Eli Rodriguez.

Kathy Murray caught in Cancun with Ted Cruz

Rachel Husband, Publisher March 11, 2021

Kathy Murray has been missing for approximately one week.  Upon the release of the Financial Sustainability Review and the subsequent student and faculty protests, our esteemed President has been incommunicado...

Whitman’s spring break cut in half

Abby Malzewski, Editor-In-Chief October 29, 2020

Whitman’s unique two week spring break is being shortened to one week. The college decided to shorten the break to limit student and faculty travel due to COVID-19 concerns. The full 2020-2021 school...

Illustration by Hannah Paul

How to enjoy spring break during an epidemic

Maddie Ott March 12, 2020

With the days before everyone leaves and contracts coronavirus (COVID-19) dwindling to a close, the urge (and, quite frankly, panic) to finalize spring break plans is upon our campus.  You may be looking...

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