Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Pro Horse Meat and Anti-Freedom: ASWC Kills Vending Machines

Bex Heimbrock, Opinion Editor September 28, 2023

A snack between classes, a crisp Coca-Cola after a long lecture, a bag of Frito Lays in the aftermath of the V-Nord show in Olin … the humble vending machine stands proudly for the needs of the common...

Illustration by Paloma Link

ASWC Mulls Over Pros and Cons of Removing Vending Machines

Sebastian Squire, News Editor September 21, 2023

During a Sept. 10 Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC) Senate meeting, representatives discussed possibly eliminating vending machines. This conversation comes as Whitman College moves...

Photo by Tywen Kelly.

Vending machines provide convenience and controversy

Sam Jacobson December 4, 2014

The first vending machine was created over 2,000 years ago by the Greek mathematician Hero, who also invented the syringe. On Whitman's campus, vending machines have been around for fewer than 50 years....

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All Whitman Wire Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest