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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman Volleyball Looks for a New Beginning in 2015

Whitman Volleyball Looks for a New Beginning in 2015

Alden Glass, Staff Reporter September 6, 2015

As the 2015 season kicks off, Whitman’s Volleyball team is ready for a fresh start. Last season the Missionaries finished with an 11-14 record, and just missed out on a .500 season. After a preseason...

Photo by Hannah Bashevkin.

Whitman volleyball digs in for strong finish

Julian Reed November 13, 2014

The Whitman volleyball team finished its season strong this weekend with wins on the road over Lewis & Clark College and George Fox University. The success came as a welcome end to a season that has...

Photo by Hannah Bashevkin

Homestand vital for struggling volleyball team

Cole Anderson October 16, 2014

While most of the Whitman community was away for the four-day weekend, the Whitman Women's Volleyball Team was on campus for their first home conference weekend of the season. Halfway through their conference...

Whitman volleyball sets up for success

Whitman volleyball sets up for success

Mitchell Smith September 25, 2014

There are times during a volleyball match when perseverance takes precedence over talent, when grit defeats strength and when young can overcome old. For a Whitman volleyball team that regularly features...

Weekend Recap: Volleyball Struggles, Loses Twice

Chris Calamita October 28, 2013
The Whitman volleyball team had a difficult weekend, losing to Pacific and George Fox.

Weekend Recap: Whitman Volleyball Team Drops Consecutive Games to PLU, UPS

Mitchell Smith October 7, 2013
Whitman volleyball was unable to overcome some tough competition this past weekend, losing to PLU and UPS.
Linsenmayer Leading Voice for Volleyball Team

Linsenmayer Leading Voice for Volleyball Team

Cole Anderson October 3, 2013
Hannah Linsenmayer has been pivotal to the Missionaries' recent success and will continue to help the team throughout the season with her leadership and skill set.
Spring Intramurals Underway

Spring Intramurals Underway

Cole Anderson April 18, 2013

At a school as active and enthusiastic as Whitman, the intramural program is a popular facet of the outdoor community. While the varsity sports teams are all about competition and serious participation,...

Rachel Shober 13 coaches club players.

Varsity Volleyballers Aid Club Team

Peter Clark February 21, 2013
Club sports constantly face uphill battles. They are often underfunded, have limited practice times, and endure varying commitment levels from members of the team. While the men's club volleyball team combats many of these issues, they do enjoy one particular advantage: varsity coaches.

The Musician-Athlete

Sarah Debs November 29, 2012
Whitman student musician-athletes senior Katri Gilbert and sophomore Cheney Doane offer their thoughts on how they balance music and sport with grace and insight.

Dynamic duo leaves volleyball legacy

Peter Clark November 15, 2012
What are the chances that two middle blockers from Anchorage, Alaska who have never met before both decide to come to Walla Walla, Wash. to attend Whitman College? Regardless of how low the chances are, the Whitman College volleyball team has been lucky to have both Courtney Brewer and Olivia Nielson the past four years.

WEEKEND RECAP: Whitman Volleyball Dominates in Two Home Games

Elena Aragon October 28, 2012

Friday, Oct. 26 Whitman won 3-0 against George Fox University during their home match on Friday. Whitman dominated all three sets while bringing the intensity with pink ribbons in their hair and pink...

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