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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Men’s tennis team continues winning tradition

Kyle Howe October 11, 2012
Last spring, the Whitman men's tennis team kept the dynasty rolling. The team swept through the Northwest Conference regular season undefeated en route to winning its fifth consecutive NWC title and ultimately rose to number eight in the nation.

Varsity athletes juggle finals, upcoming national competitions

Sylvie Luiten May 3, 2012
For some athletes, the end of classes does not necessarily mean the end of their athletic season. This year, women's varsity golf and both women's and men's varsity tennis teams will be competing at national tournaments during and after finals week at Whitman.

Women’s tennis team hold onto second place

Sylvie Luiten April 12, 2012
A recent loss against top-ranked Linfield women's tennis team has put a dark cloud over the Whitman team's goal of winning the conference championships this year and ensuring a berth at Nationals.

Profile: Courtney and Morgan Lawless ’15

Sarah Debs April 5, 2012
In only their first year of collegiate tennis, twins Courtney and Morgan Lawless have already established a Texas-sized competitive spirit on the Whitman campus.

Spring season: Varsity sports standings

Kyle Howe February 23, 2012
A varsity spring sports preview of conference and national rankings

Varsity athletes take on the off-season

Sarah Debs December 7, 2011
While varsity athletes' fall season has come to a close, they are still working hard in off-season to stay fit and prepare for the next season. Most varsity sports with fall seasons, including cross-country, tennis, and volleyball, continue to train. While NCAA regulations prohibit coaches from being present at out of season workouts, athletes take initiative and responsibility to keep themselves in shape.
Illustration: Emily Johnson

Intramural Sports: The fun factor

maddybell December 1, 2011
As most students sat sunken into library couch cushions or quiet room bean-bag chairs the Monday before Thanksgiving Break, Whitman's intramural dodgeball teams began the first day of their 2011 season in the Sherwood racquet-ball courts.

Men to host weekend tennis tournament

Kyle Howe September 22, 2011
This weekend, the men's tennis team will be hosting the ITA Northwest Regional Championships, which will span from the 24th to the 26th. This competition is the men's only chance to test their mettle against Northwest conference opponents before the longer spring season.
Collage by Jack Lazar

Spring sports wrap up seasons with big wins, new records

Andrew Hawkins May 4, 2011
Whitman students find success in athletics.
Left: First-year mens tennis player Atanas Atanasov from Haskovo, Bulgaria. Contributed Photo.

International student athletes face challenges, find community in sports programs

Nick Wood April 28, 2011

On top of the regular stresses of balancing academics and athletics, international student athletes face the additional burdens of both adapting to life abroad and competing in a new environment. JP...

Credit: Binta Loos-Diallo

Athletes find challenges, benefits in living with teammates

Andrew Hawkins April 21, 2011

With housing options being discussed and sorted out for the coming year, Whitman College athletes frequently choose to live with teammates. But is this a wise decision? Off-campus houses, Greek...

Women’s tennis finds focus, fun in California

Tyler Hurlburt March 31, 2011
After a very important spring break trip to southern California, the women's tennis team looks to compete for the top spot in the conference.
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