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Vol. CLV, Issue 3
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Swimmers ride wave of success at Logger Invitational

Charlotte Elliott, Campus Life Editor December 8, 2022

While most of Whitman’s campus has been hibernating due to the cold, watching the snow and drinking hot chocolate, the Whitman swimming teams traveled to the University of Puget Sound to compete in the...

Photo by Chloe Collins.

Science Stories: Bringing science to a studio near you

Tasha Hall, Campus Life Reporter October 27, 2022

One of the most important skills involved with being a scientist is the ability to effectively convey information to a general audience. All the big questions must be easily answered without convoluted...

Women's Soccer Off to Hot Start

Women’s Soccer Off to Hot Start

Cole Anderson September 19, 2013
This year, the Missionaries look like a completely different team. They are off to their best start in over a decade, so far undefeated and having already amassed 14 goals for and only one against. In its first five games, the team has already matched its win total from last season.

Coach Washington amasses 100th career win

Peter Clark October 4, 2012
This past Saturday, men's soccer head coach Mike Washington earned his 100th career win when Whitman defeated the University of Puget Sound 2-1 in overtime.

Skiers wary of budget cuts

Sylvie Luiten March 1, 2012
Three years ago, the Varsity Ski Program was cut at Whitman, causing an uproar among students, and fear among the skiers about the future budget.

Whit men fall to Puget Sound in playoffs

Pamela London March 1, 2012
One and done: the double-edged sword of the collegiate basketball postseason hit the Whitman men's basketball team the hard way last Thursday night as the Missionaries fell 79-62 to the University of Puget Sound.

Whitman Sports Blog: Seniors’ final efforts not enough as Whit teams fall in semis

Pamela London February 28, 2012

Two of the most successful seasons in the history of Whitman basketball came to an abrupt end Thursday night in the opening round of the Northwest Conference tournament. Both the men's and the women's...

Whitman basketball teams combine to take three of four from Tacoma schools

Pamela London February 9, 2012
A weekend of electric crowds, furious rallies and stifling defense, the Whitman men's and women's basketball teams find themselves in a position where everyone wants to be: in line for a spot in the four-team Northwest Conference tournament.

What’s to know: Introduction to Northwest Conference

Pamela London November 10, 2011
An up-close and personal look at the Northwest Conference's nine member institutions.
Illustration: Emily Johnson

Soccer men intend to dominate weekend of competition, take top spot in NW Conference

Matt Tesmond September 22, 2011
The men's soccer team, bolstered by young talent, returns home this weekend for two important confernce contests. The men will square off against a fiery University of Puget Sound team and the preseason favorite to win the Northwest Conference, the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes.
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