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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Candace Rose

Inside the Grotto of Candace Rose

October 22, 2015
The Pioneer profiles local artist Candace Rose, whose work touches both the downtown community and Whitman.
Whitman and Walla Walla Interactions Take Good and Bad

Whitman and Walla Walla Interactions Take Good and Bad

Sara Platnick October 13, 2015
Current interactions between Whitman College and the greater Walla Walla community are generally positive. However, recent incidents and events show both a positive and negative side to Whitman’s relationship with the community.
Whitties Best of the Best Eateries

Whittie’s ‘Best of the Best’ Eateries

Emma Cooper, A&E Writer October 1, 2015

Every year, the Walla Walla Union Bulletin announces the “Best of the Best” restaurants in Walla Walla. This week, The Pioneer put together its own “Best of the Best” awards based on Whitman...

Letter to the Editor: Housing Alliance Consults With Community

September 30, 2015

To the Editor: In addition to legitimate differences of approach to the plight of increasing numbers of homeless in the Walla Walla area, it has often been claimed that those involved in the new Walla...

Walla Walla reflects on Gentlemen of the Road

Martina Pansze, A&E Editor September 17, 2015

Anyone who's walked downtown in Walla Walla recently has seen the remnants of the Gentlemen of the Road event: Spray-painted logos, posters decorating the sides of buildings and British flags dot the sidewalk,...

The 3 W’s: Whitman, Walla Walla University, Walla Walla Community College

Audrey Kelly March 5, 2015

Whitman students rarely have the occasion to gussy themselves up, but the evening of Feb. 5 was one of those nights for Whitman seniors. They strode self-confidently through Reid Campus Center, ignoring...

Honor Band to play at WWU

Hannah Bartman March 5, 2015

Just 3.1 miles from Whitman's small campus sits Walla Walla University, a campus of 1,831 Seventh-Day Adventist students. Within this school sits a variety of musical opportunities, one including the Music...

Sticking around or coming back: alumni in Walla Walla

Martina Pansze February 19, 2015

Although the majority of students aren't primarily attracted to Whitman because of the small city it's a part of, many alumni choose to stay in or return to Walla Walla.  Among the Walla Walla returnees,...

Walla Walla native returns home to build relationships through Wingman

Hannah Bartman February 19, 2015
On the corner of Main and Palouse sits Walla Walla’s first wings and beer restaurant: Wingman Birdz and Brewz. Owned by Brendon Mendoza, a born-and-raised Walla Wallan, Wingman has been open for roughly two months and aims to build a strong and loyal local culture.

Girl, Bus Fall in Love

Allie Donahue February 12, 2015

Libby Arnosti '13 and Bella, a 1976 green Volkswagen bus, met online. It wasn't your typical crash and burn Tinder thing; no, these two will grow old together. Arnosti, who described herself as a "Volkswagen...

Photo by Annabelle Marcovici

Parade of Lights

Andy Monserud December 11, 2014

Colorfully lit floats, cars, bikes and horses lined up along Boyer Avenue on Saturday in preparation for Walla Walla's 19th-annual holiday Macy's Parade of Lights. Put on each year by the Downtown Walla...

Photo by Marra Clay.

Main Street Studio Presents Acoustic Night

Aleida Fernandez November 15, 2014
Last night Main Street Studios presented Acoustic Night featuring Tim Atlas, Haley Heyndericks and Walla Walla's own Kory Nagler. All proceeds from the night went to the Artist Residency.
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